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The Hasegawa Wallmount is a gorgeous shelving installation that could very well qualify as art, were it not for its sheer utility. It can display everything from a library of books to fresh flowers. The wallmount is part of Iola Design's "floating line," as the wall mounting hardware is concealed from view. The unit measures 73"H x 83"W x 10"D. The unit is made of laminated bamboo and is available in three finishes, natural, toasted brown and walnut. It probably wouldn't be too difficult to modify the natural if you really wanted to go with black or white. Price: $1,625.

When last did you needed to check the time when you were a half-mile away from home? At that time, you might have simply looked at your watch, but if you had chosen to decorate with a Grand Station Clock, all you would have needed to do is look up. Just kidding. This massive clock, with its 59-inch face, is made of antiqued wrought iron and is purely decorative. Imagine what the ticking would sound like if it were actually hooked up! Price: $998.

Wall dividers are ideal for separating large spaces into smaller, more manageable areas that are easier to put to use, as well as to decorate. The Ultimate Swivel Room Divider is an amazing piece of furniture that not only allows for a stylish division of space, but also provides something that is more than just decorative. The wall has space for a flat panel TV to be attached on one side or a rotating panel and a shelf/drawer storage system on the other. At the touch of a button, a pneumatic cylinder is activated to rotate the panel. It is made of engineered wood with Java Matte and high-gloss white lacquer finishes. The entire unit measures 96" W x 24" D x 84.5" H. Price: $3,600.

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Whether you like the Paper Softwall or not depends on how you feel about subdividing your room/house/apartment into smaller spaces because, unlike most room screens, it actually is very wall-like. The primary difference between the Softwall and other dividers is that, rather than just looking attractive, the wall dampens sound and can both absorb and transmit light. It is made of 400 layers of "honeycombed translucent white, fire-retardant paper" and is bound with natural wool felt ends. The lightweight wall is sturdy, yet it can compress into one compact, plank-like sheet for storage and can be attached to additional sections for an even larger wall. It would be great for creating a mini studio around a piano, drum set or other instrumental setup, especially in a large room where sound carries easily. Price: $1,040.

Traditional fireplaces require so much space, upkeep and ventillation that they just aren't in the cards for many homes, especially not if you live in an apartment or condo. The Vertigo Fireplace, from West Country Fires, has none of the drawbacks to a tradiitonal ireplace and can still fill any room with warmth and light. It is a gas-powered fire that is flueless and needs no ventillation to run safely. In fact, it uses a unique catalytic system that burns the "odorous and stale air in the room and efficiently return warm and neutral air back into your airspace." The Vertigo comes with a template to mount it on the wall. Price: $2,450 (£1,299).

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I'm not sure that I would necessarily want to go for seasonal wallpaper in my own home, no matter how much holiday spirit I had or how good it would look. The commitment is just too big, even if you are only applying the paper to one wall. But the "Night Before Christmas" Wall Décor seems like the perfect decoration, since it looks permanent but is easy to apply and remove. The two-tone silver and copper text is set in adhesive vinyl that can be applied to any blank wall. Best of all, the ultra-thin vinly has a matte finish, so the text actually looks like it is painted directly on the wall. The entire design measures 61" x 50" and the text is prepositioned, so there is no need to worry about getting anything properly aligned. Price: $1,499.

It has been a while since we have seen a new wall flat that we really like, but the Braille Wall Flat from Inhabit is hard to resist. The raised dots on the surface really do look like Braille, although not being familiar with that particular way of writing, I can't say for certain whether it says anything or is just a pretty design. Feel free to comment below if you are familiar with it.

Adhesive tabs are used to attach the flats to the walls and the pattern is very easy to line up to create a seamless look. They are made of molded bamboo pulp paper, and because bamboo is one of the fastest self-replenishing plants in the world, the flats are very eco-friendly. On top of that, they are paintable, so if the slightly off-white base color doesn't match what you had in mind for the room, it is easy to change without loosing the design. The flats are $84 for a box of 10 18"x18" panels.

There is no end to what we can use to decorate the walls and a wall tattoo is just another word for a slightly different take on some of the other designs that we have seen over the past few months. The appeal is that wall tattoos look like stenciled-on paintings, but require no paint. They can be used on mirrored, painted or papered surfaces and come in four gorgeous designs: Hibiscus, Chrysanthemum (in burgundy and white), Blossom and Butterflies. The size varies from design to design, but each is fairly large and would make a fine accent to a room on its own. Price: £39 each.

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If paint or wall panels are too ordinary for you, wallpaper just might be the way to go. You can't select just any old wallpaper, of course, but Masques wallpaper, from designer Aurelie Mathigot is above and beyond almost any other design you'll find. The paper uses a combination of digital photography and embroidery, sequins and other hand-sewn details to create a look that is complex and truly remarkable. Like the Books Wallpaper that Deidre pointed out last week this paper is also available from The Collection and sells for €296 ($377) per unit (3m x 55cm).

We loved the wall flats from inhabit that we saw earlier this year, which added a unique three-dimensional look to what would otherwise be a flat surface. Now, the designer has added a new line of hanging wall slats that offer another way to decorate. The slats are soft panels made of polyester gabardine and can be laid flat against a wall or used as room dividers. The fabric allows bright natural light to pass through, creating some interesting patterns with the lighter-colored panels, but is opaque in the dimmer evening light. They measure 24" by 76". Price: $112 each.