THE STUDIO
Aux Abris (pronounced OHS ABREE) is a design studio specializing in sophisticated textured wallpapers which offer a rich and tactile sensory experience. Our collections are printed on a variety of innovative materials, including paper-backed grasscloths, silks, linens, metal leaf and woven papers. We combine exceptional design with unparalleled quality and the cutting-edge techniques we employ have set new industry standards,
We take pride in consistently unveiling fresh and groundbreaking collections, inspired by early 20th-century art movements such as Bauhaus, French Modernism, and Art Nouveau. Our collection reimagines timeless designs for contemporary interiors, pushing the boundaries of texture, color, and pattern. Our specialty is panoramic murals which we have elevated to an art form. Adapting large-scale panoramas to fit the height of your room is a craft we’ve perfected with precision and creativity. We meticulously adjust the proportions of each mural for a seamless effect.
The studio is based in a 7,000-square-foot space within the Yonkers artist district just outside of New York City. It houses a dedicated team of experts who manage printing, design, and sampling. We print on demand with short lead times and offer unmatched flexibility in customization. Whether it's adjusting scale, color, or texture to match your vision, customizing with us is a seamless process. Our designs can also be adapted into durable Type II vinyl, for high-traffic or moisture-prone areas. For commercial projects, we offer gravure printing to accommodate high-volume production at competitive prices.
At Aux Abris, our goal is to bring your imagination to life. We invite you to unleash your creativity and work with us to craft unconventional spaces, all supported by our short lead times and extensive customization options. Please visit one of our showrooms to explore samples and for details on placing an order.
THE FOUNDER
Aux Abris was founded in 2015 by interior decorator and graphic designer Karen Robert. Driven by a passion for interiors, she launched the brand to incorporate her own wallpaper designs into her projects—a natural culmination of her many creative pursuits.
Robert’s artistic journey began in childhood with painting, but her design sensibility was shaped by years spent modelling in Milan, and attending school in Paris. After graduation from Columbia University she moved to London where she studied antique furniture at Sotheby’s and explored gilding, antique restoration, and graphic design before ultimately finding her calling in interior design. Upon returning to New York with her husband and four children, her work evolved into a full-fledged wallpaper business.
Karen’s many years living abroad shaped a warm and collected aesthetic and infused in her the art of creating interiors. She gravitates toward well-worn spaces infused with quirky modern touches, bold color, rich textures, and dynamic patterns. The name “Aux Abris,” meaning “take shelter,” is a tribute to both her vacation home on Shelter Island and her French- American husband whom she met while living in Paris. And yes, her name is pronounced the french way!
