Wallpaper Direct Autumn/Winter 2022

Autumn / Winter 2022

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Note from the Editor..

Green is the colour and definitely the new “grey” and how exciting that is. As we start to use colour more freely in our homes green takes us towards nature and contentment and there are some beautiful wallpapers to choose from.

It has been an exciting few months as we have worked on a number of projects with many more in the pipeline.

The talented artist, Kerry Caffyn, has new art that we have brought to life as wallpaper, taking us underwater with fantastical creatures from the oceans, jellyfish, starfish, seahorses and my favourite the blue swordfish, which fits well with the trend we are seeing towards fish and all things below the waves.

I love being in a wallpaper factory and being able to work with designer Claire Greenfield from Harlequin on an exclusive for us has been a joy. We went through archive designs, some older than others, and took our knowledge of colour trends and paint to create some stunning new wallpapers. Being in the factory to see them coming off the different machines has been magical – I hope you like them too.

We have also welcomed a new brand “Ohpopsi” which has a joyous approach to walls with so much new design and colour. “Living life in colour” is certainly their mantra which we love.

I am also enjoying having several new members to our team who are all young and massively excited by wallpaper. All our team undergo training on how to hang all types of wallpaper and the enthusiasm was infectious.

Do continue to enjoy your decorating projects and we hope you will love the new collections we are launching. Subscribe for our emails from both Wallpaperdirect and Designerpaint to be the first to know what is happening in the interiors’ world. We love seeing your interiors’ projects so make sure to follow and tag us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok, @wallpaperdirect and @designerpaintuk to be kept up to date with the latest design looks and inspiration.

Enjoy being creative!

Melanie Adams Head of Wallpaperdirect and Designerpaint

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Sanderson’s Water Garden

A wonderful celebration of archive designs from the end of the 19th and early 20th century.

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OHPOPSI

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GP & J Baker

We love the energy and joyous colour palette of this exciting new British brand.

Adds a Baker’s dozen of wonderful designs to its growing library of timeless wallpapers.

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Coordonné

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Jane Churchill

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Harlequin x Diane Hill

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Villa Nova

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Little Greene

Coordonné have brought us some beautiful new collections of wallpapers and murals.

Jane Churchill is delighted to present its latest collection of wallcoverings.

We were delighted to see this wonderful collaboration between Harlequin and Diane Hill.

Villa Nova’s new wallcovering collection explores a dreamscape brightened by hazy summer sunshine that embraces the beauty of the great-outdoors.

A versatile colour - Green has become the go-to colour for interiors, neither too cool, nor too warm.

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Borastapeter

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Joules

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Borastapeter have brought us some beautiful NEW wallpaper collections again in 2022.

The best-loved British country lifestyle brand, Joules, is delighted to introduce a collection of bold and beautiful wallpaper designs.

Harlequin Exclusive

A little sneak peek at some of the treats to come in Autumn 2022!

Arthouse

Arthouse have launched a new capsule collection of on trend murals and we think they are beautiful!

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Laura Ashley

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Albany

A wonderful new wallpaper collection from Laura Ashley launched in 2022.

Beautiful designs that represent some of the best quality for money in the market.

Front Page: Harlequin Exclusive Collection - Bavero

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Emperor Peony

Sanderson’s Water Garden a collection of wallpapers and fabric bringing romance to your home.

This year’s Spring launch from Sanderson was a wonderful celebration of archive designs from the end of the 19th and early 20th century. A romantic period for English decoration, influenced heavily by the enduring resonance of Oriental styles: Japanism and a love of Indian and Chinese patterns reminiscent of those found in our nation’s ancestral homes remain popular, and now are appreciated further by a new and younger audience.

In that period Oriental water gardens were hugely fashionable and landscaped into the grounds of many English country estates. Exuding tranquillity and calm, they represented the tastes of the time, brimming with new and exotic plants. Inspired by an extraordinary collection of documents in the Sanderson archive, Water Garden captures the enduring beauty of this decadent and captivating era.

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Emperor Peony

Prominent to the story is the London wallpaper printer, Jeffrey & Co. (1836 to 1924). Best known for its association with several important Arts and Crafts figures, Jeffrey & Co.’s wallpapers of the time featured bold trailing patterns of highly stylised, oversized flowerheads, which burden the elegant turns of their coiling stems.

Emperor Peony - In contrast to its blousy Victorian contemporaries, the Chinese inspired decorative style of this 1920’s Jeffrey & Co. archive design is adorned with large peonies and tropical butterflies.

Lotus Leaf - An unusual interpretation of longstemmed lotus leaves reaching skyward, hand drawn by the Sanderson studio. Representing the delicate foliage found amongst traditional water garden ponds, gravure inks add to the design’s tonality and fluid hand and this copper colourway is indicative of the art deco period.

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Bamboo & Birds Inspired by a wallpaper design from the archive, Japanese influences feature in this surface printed wallpaper that retains a hand block printed look.

Chinoiserie Hall is inspired by a beautifully coloured archive wallpaper called Chinese Magpie, believed to be designed by William Turner (1867-1936) and again originally produced by Jeffrey & Co. The full range of Sanderson wallpapers and fabrics are available from wallpaperdirect.com

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Romo, Chiraco

Albany Zahara, Susara

Style trend

Don’t be afraid of the dark…

Dark wallpapers to add drama to your room. We

Or wildly rich florals… as exemplified here in these

continue to see some wonderfully dramatic wallpapers to

magnificently flamboyant florals from Joules, Isabelle

add colour to your home. Some of our recent favourites

Boxall and Wear the Walls.

are shown here.

Dark wallpapers are nothing to be afraid of, they actually Whether it is darkly dramatic jungle prints as shown here

make any accessory or piece of furniture you place in front

from Romo in deep greens with pops of apricot or Albany

of them pop and strangely they almost seem to fade into

Zahara’s Susara in a sensational navy colourway.

the background when you dress your room. An optical

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Joules, Forest Chinoiserie effect, which only occurs once you furnish the room, so don’t be put off as you hang these amazing designs, they will truly invest your home with something to talk about. So be brave and take a leap into the dark!

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The Design Archives: Tiffany in Paprika

Borastapeter: Ang in brown

Brown: deep chocolate brown, mellow coffee shades and warm creams are making a comeback – following the reintroduction of brown into the fashion world, they have started to appear in recent wallpaper collections too. Brown works well with shades of cream, gold and orange. So perhaps this is a move away from the ever-popular greys – we wait to see!

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Prestigious: Hidden Paradise

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Mini Moderns, Catskills

Tango Terra

Spice Boat

Subway Shadow

Blended Mocha

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New British brand OHPOPSI We love the energy and joyous colour palette of this exciting new British brand.

Grafik

Wallpaper, Houseplant

Bursting onto the scene, Ohpopsi has emerged like a brightly shining star destined for great things. Independently owned, it’s a far cry from ordinary. Believing that nothing is off limits, it’s a brand that champions individuality, presenting a strong and varied portfolio of designs, all guaranteed to inspire.

Making waves amongst a sea of colour, Ohpopsi first grabbed our attention during the autumn of 2021. Designed and printed in the UK, its contemporary, patterned and Concept wallpapers 12

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“Our aim is to bring col our into the home s of consume rs”

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Mural, Blurred Lines

playful wallcoverings have gained a loyal (and growing) following, in part, thanks to their conversational nature and free-thinking ethos.

Zoë Eaton, Creative Director at Ohpopsi says, “Our aim is to bring colour into the homes of consumers, giving them the freedom of self-expression. I’m hugely passionate about allowing individuality and personality to shine through – there are no limits on how a home can look!

Decorating your space isn’t a science, it’s about creativity and loving what’s on your walls. Our homes should be happy places full of positivity, and, of course, great wallpaper can definitely help make that happen.”

Each product is printed to order, so there’s no waste. A conscientious brand, Ohpopsi uses eco-friendly inks, sustainable papers and all waste is recycled, meaning it’s kind to the planet too.

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GRAFIK

ABSTRACT

Fluid shapes team with textural forms to create Grafik,

Enter into a world that sees things differently, awash

a versatile collection of seven contemporary wallpaper

with colour and happiness, confidence and fun. Discover

designs in a full spectrum of statement colour. Classic but

captivating wallpapers and a statement mural, inspired by

different, graphic but not always geometric, this launch is a

our surroundings, whether manmade or organic. Featuring

celebration of organic layers and hand drawn motifs.

collaged motifs, statement shapes, detailed mark making and minimalist forms, each design shares a modernist feel

CONCEPT

that’s perfect for any style of interior.

A vibrant anthology of bold statement designs in expressive colour combinations that offer a vivacious, energetic

ICHIKA

personality. A fearless approach to design and colour makes

With a nature inspired theme running throughout,

Concept a modern, dynamic, design led collection.

Ichika is a joyous collection of wallpapers and murals.

Featuring fantastical blooms, painterly designs and

ICON

contemporary motifs, this launch sees the outdoors from

A captivating collection of original hand drawn wall murals,

an alternative perspective. Colourful and captivating,

Icon celebrates the individuality of design. From painterly

immerse yourself in Ohpopsi’s unique and wonderful

wisteria blooms to stacked blocks and jungle inspired

floral world.

themes, this launch features a fashion forward colour palette that’s accessible and easy to use.

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New wallpapers

Flora

GP & J Baker GP & J Baker adds a Baker’s dozen of wonderful new designs to its growing library of timeless, authentic wallpapers including many based on Original archival documents, perfect for creating stylish interiors with enduring appeal.

This year GP&J Baker’s new wallpapers have been inspired

growing wallcovering library rescaled and recoloured to

by hand painted, early 20th-century designs found in the

appeal to today’s discerning customers. Several of the

Baker archive including painted designs by famed textile

designs have been produced as fabrics for over 100 years,

designer William Turner featuring pretty flora and fauna

and the production as wallpaper adds another layer to their

motifs, as well as documents from Arts & Crafts designers

considerable charm.

such as CFA Voysey.

The Ashmore collection - has six decorative designs With the appetite for wallcoverings continuing unabated,

with a restrained elegance and a quintessential English

GP&J Baker has added cherished designs to its ever-

country house aesthetic many of which were originally

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hand-painted by the aforementioned William Turner.

Designs include the Flora and Mount Temple

designs shown here together with Broughton Rose from 1918, a charming depiction of helmeted guinea fowl surrounded by anemones, convolvulus and Malmaison roses. The current design was inspired by the reverse of the original block-printed fabric, with the bleed through of the dyes giving a wonderful faded, aged appearance. The collection also features Turner’s Eltham from 1910, a pretty, painterly design of majestic birds in leafy branches. Known as one of ‘The Turner Birds’, Eltham was originally painted in the Arborescent style and block printed onto linen using six sets of 81 blocks.

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Meanwhile, the Original Brantwood wallpaper

The Original Brantwood wallpaper range includes

documents housed in the GP & J Baker archive, including

purchased by George Percival Baker featuring cherry

designs from CFA Voysey, which have been creatively

trees and great tits, and Iris Meadow from 1873,

reimagined in exciting new colours.

designed by the eminent Arts & Crafts designer Kate

collection is inspired by the many Arts & Crafts

Birds & Cherries from 1897, a beautiful design

Faulkner. This was first produced by GP & J Baker as a ‘GP & J Baker’s treasured archive continues to inspire and

fabric in 1895, and possibly gifted to George Percival

delight our customers and we are thrilled to translate these

Baker in the 1880s by Faulkner, in recognition of his

authentic designs into fabulous wallpapers,’ says Creative

discovery of, and interest in, Alpine plants. The design

and Managing Director Ann Grafton.

features delicate winter iris alongside snowdrops and winter anemones.

‘This year we are also proud to launch the ‘GP&J Baker Original’ stamp of authenticity, designed to authenticate our wallpapers and fabrics by allowing us to highlight the

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provenance of each exceptional archival design.’

Bird & Cherries

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The Mediterranean joy of Coordonné Colourful folklore Coordonné have brought us in 2022 some beautiful new collections of wallpapers and murals. Two of the recent highlights are Feria and Enchanted.

It is an irrefutable fact that flowers and nature bring joy to our lives! And editing wallpapers that surprise and delight is the principal aim of this Barcelona firm.

Combining floral themes and Spanish traditions has been the central inspiration for Coordonné’s Feria range.

Each year, there are a huge number of romerías and popular festivals in Spain, where people take to the streets under the hot sun, donning distinctive and traditional outfits. Flamenco dresses, shawls with playful fringes and women with flowers in their hair take centre stage over the days and weeks in towns and cities across this enchanting country.

It is the perfect setting to inspire a timeless floral collection that will fill your home with a joyful folkloric look.

Whilst their Enchanted collection is about immersing yourself in the world of the fable. Delicate, dream-like aesthetics with birds, flowers and breath-taking colours. Soft lines that recreate romantic scenes.

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The creative pictorial process

Innovation and adaptability are the fundamental pillars of Coordonné.

Coordonné develops its collections using carefully compiled mood boards, often featuring outlines and sketches in pencil and charcoal and which, together with a close study of nature, come together with colour palettes inspired by the nature of the Mediterranean.

For the Barcelona brand it is also vital to keep a close eye on what is happening in the fields of fashion, art and music in order to create collections which are cutting edge and progressive.

Coordonné’s path to sustainability Coordonné is committed to the sustainability of its wall coverings, using water-based inks, raw materials that respect our forests and low-consumption energy in the manufacturing process.

It is the path that will lead us towards a better and more sustainable world.

The initial sketches and ideas are usually done on a large and medium scale using very diverse materials, including fabric, wood, plaster and even metal. This is to ensure innovation, a

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visual experience and the creation of a pictorial look.

Feria: Carmen

Feria: Candela

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Latest collection from

Jane Churchill Atmosphere VI wallpaper collection With an evening entertainment vibe that spans from laid back to vibrant, Jane Churchill is delighted to present their latest collection of wallcoverings; a natural continuation of the popular Atmosphere style. Sharing an inspiring palette that ranges from soft muted tones to jewel coloured riches and delicate metallic highlights which shimmer in a perfect marriage of understated glamour and Art Deco influences.

The Atmosphere VI collection has an enticing blend of luxurious textured plains, small-scale geometrics and attractive decorative wallpapers, it includes a carefully curated selection of signature ‘Atmosphere’ looks. Exploring the relationship between light and shade, chalky grounds and mica shimmers, designs such as Snow Flower shares its lovely, relaxed aesthetic in contrast with the modernity of Fortunei’s spacious fan palm motif.

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Rousseau and Zapphira

Fortunei with its outstretched fan palms on a silk effect background is a palm leaf design with intricate hand painted detail, creating a contemporary and versatile effect (see page 27).

Whilst four new colourways of this popular stylised feather pattern, Plato has embroidery-like detail and subtle iridescence ink effects.

The Rousseau wallpaper; is inspired by a fabric and is like embroidery on the wall, with its layered large scale tropical leaves and finer, more delicate fronds.

Whilst Kari is a beautifully textural wallpaper inspired by the inlaid wood used in traditional marquetry techniques. Its leaf pattern creates a multi tonal striation which is textural to the touch.

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“an insp iring palette t hat ranges f rom soft muted to nes to jewel col oured riches”

And Snow Flower is one of the highlights of this new collection with its hand painted alpine flowers and beautifully detailed branches trailing across this pretty wallpaper’s chalky ground.

The collection is completed with two semi plains Zapphira and Dorado. And all designs are available at wallpaperdirect.com

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Harlequin collaboration

Diane Hill We were delighted to see this wonderful collaboration between Harlequin and Diane Hill.

From her London studio, Diane Hill’s meteoric rise in popularity has been far from surprising. With lockdown as its instigator, her talents and love of ancient Chinese design erupted across social media, catching the Harlequin team’s eye.

Claire Greenfield, lead designer for Harlequin says, “Working with Diane’s unique and colourful hand was hugely exciting. Her artwork really captures the spirit of individuality, introducing a modern take to traditional chinoiserie influences. Owning the room with beautifully painted motifs, Diane encourages homeowners to bring out their personality, by creating a look that represents who they are.”

During the 18th century, Europe’s desire for chinoiserie reached fever pitch, with exquisitely painted silks adorning the walls of high society homes. Exotic and alluring, they were the epitome of luxury and glamour. Utterly bespoke, original chinoiserie wallcoverings were, of course, highly regarded and hugely expensive.

Diane continues, “I’m absolutely overjoyed to be able to share my design passions with the rest of the world.

Chinoiserie is such a beautiful, elevated art form and something I’ve wanted to make more accessible for such a

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Marie

long time. Harlequin has given me the independence to create a range of wallpapers and fabrics that brings out everything that’s been locked inside of me. It’s like an extension of who I am. This opportunity feels very vibrant and uplifting - it’s challenging the limits in terms of colour and style. It’s like creating chinoiserie in a way that’s never been seen before.”

With designs named after pioneering and powerful women that blazed the trail for individuality, this collaboration encourages selfbelief and self-expression. Some of the highlights of the collection are featured here: Marie – feminine and floaty, Diane’s love for botanical painting shines through in this soft, gentle design. Named after Marie Curie, juicy pears and trailing vines, accented with delicate blossoms recreate a very English feel.

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A beautiful collection of hand painted chinoiseri e designs that celeb rate individuality.

Isabella Lady Alford

Isabella - Printed on a lovely chalky ground, this wallpaper is named after Isabella Bird, the English Lady Alford - featuring bamboo stems entwined with

explorer, writer and philanthropist. Beautifully simple

delicate anemone blooms, our classically inspired

bamboo plants create a stripe effect, with their

design is closely related to the original 18th century silk

individual branches reaching gently outwards. Each

wallcoverings that would’ve been used in female areas

elegant leaf has been painted in one single stroke to

like dressing and bedrooms. Reimagined and given

create a feeling of natural fluidity.

a fresh, new look, it’s named after English artist and author Lady Alford, shown here in the traditional pairing of blue and white.

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Reverie

Wander in a Dream

Villa Nova

Wander

Introducing Villa Nova’s Reverie Wallcovering collection.

Villa Nova’s new wallcovering collection explores a

‘Reverie: noun: a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s

dreamscape brightened by hazy summer sunshine that

thoughts; a daydream.’

embraces the beauty of the great-outdoors. The love affair with nature imbues Reverie, an expressive collection

The collection has a deliberate hazy feel that gives the

of decorative wallcoverings that are inspired by cloudy,

wallcoverings a softness and distant familiarity. Reverie

dreamy scenes, wistful blooms, and blurred foliage.

Wallcoverings feature expressive, ethereal patterns and

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Crabtree

Blue Bell Hill

Reverie

Whitesand Bay

delightful textures paired with a vibrantly confident palette to create wallcoverings that are full of charisma. Abstract and elusive sun-bathed botanical and floral inspired designs bring an organic aspect, whilst textural elements, a gentle hint of lustre, and urban influenced textures add a subtle, modernism.

Reverie Wallcoverings are coloured in a palette that has an optimistic freshness that breathes delight and luminosity into a home. These intoxicating shades offer a variety of creative decorating possibilities and are perfect to add that dream-like quality to your home.

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Little Greene presents

‘Forest’

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Wallpaper: Vine - Verde (Archive Trails) Paint: Purple Brown and Rolling Fog - Dark

Little Greene has revisited its extensive archive to present ‘Forest’, a curated collection of paints and wallpapers that responds to the evergrowing desire to immerse ourselves in the natural environment.

Green has become the go-to colour for interiors, neither too

leafy greens and earthy hues, soften the home, blurring the

cool, nor too warm. A versatile colour which comes in many

line between indoors and outdoors, creating transitional

shades and is well suited to both period and contemporary

spaces that connect us to the seasons, conveying the

spaces, it not only endures, but in recent times has seen a

wonder of spring, summer or autumn in our homes.

resurgence as consumers seek to reconnect with nature.

In ‘Forest’, treasured leafy wallpapers are revisited: such as Vine, Fern, Richmond Green, Broadwick Street and Stag

The recognition of the emotional wellbeing we gain from time spent outside in the natural world has resulted in a

Toile which can be combined with fresh and intense greens

desire to re-create this connection and sense of positivity

paint colours such as Jewel Beetle, Citrine and Obsidian

in our homes. This has manifested in the trend for greens of

Green as well as deep woodland hues of Purple Brown and

all tones, as well as biophilic design, and our growing love

Pompeian Ash and contrasting highlight colours such as

of houseplants. These combinations of planting, foliage,

Baked Cherry and Mambo. The designs also include a new

“create characterful and impactful spaces”

Paint: Obsidian Green and Scree

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Wallpaper: Stag Toile - Chocolat (Révolution Papers)

Green has become the go-to colour for interiors, neither too cool, nor too warm

Paint: Windmill Lane

and Arras

green colourway of the Upper Brook Street wallpaper in

matter where or which style of property, there is a way

Night Garden (see page 39). This striking large-scale mural

to incorporate this rich and varied woodland palette of

features richly coloured kniphofia flowers in the foreground,

colours and papers, changing the atmosphere of any

commonly known as torch lilies or red hot pokers, set

room to create tranquil, positive spaces that make us feel

against a verdant green forest adapted from a motif seen in

nurtured, harnessing the calming effects of nature indoors.

the Stag Toile wallpaper.

Our ‘Forest’ images, show how to team leaf prints and “It has been fascinating to see how customers have

woodland inspired wallpapers with the Little Greene

embraced colour and pattern over the past few years,

palette to create characterful and impactful spaces. These

with many recognising the importance of both time spent

design schemes aim to bring the freshness of the beautiful

in the natural world and how transforming the home

outdoors into your home, offering a change of visual

environment can lift our mood and have a positive effect

scenery, to soothe and calm the mind.” Ruth Mottershead,

on how we feel.

Creative Director Little Greene.

With ‘Forest’, we wanted to provide inspiration and ideas,

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Salangen

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Nostalgia is making a comeback..

Borastapeter

Borastapeter have brought us some beautiful NEW wallpaper collections again in 2022 one of which was Alla Tiders Hus. Every era has its own aesthetic ideal. Influences from

Such reminiscences are the focus of the Alla Tiders Hus

the contemporary age, fluctuations in the economy and

collection – meaning a home for all periods – in which

trends come together to form their own expression and

archive wallpapers set the tone. An inspirational wallpaper

creative style at a certain moment in time – a style we

journey through Swedish homes from the late 1800s right

often return to over the years, when our sense of nostalgia

up to the 2020s. These carefully chosen patterns were hand

lets the past inspire us.

picked by the Borastapeter team from among the very best

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original wallpaper designs. Some have a classic, timeless feel

“Salängen is a wallpaper that typifies a 1920s

while others display a more eccentric character. But all the

trendsetting style: a symmetrical pattern where the

patterns play their own part in the history of Swedish homes.

motif is presented broken into geometric shapes that add a touch of Cubism.

Boråstapeter’s pattern designer Jenny Hahne Gadd and her colleague Noomi Spange searched and sorted

At the same time, we were also inspired by a new type of Asian

through hundreds of wallpapers.

motif, often depicting our own takes on cherry blossoms.”

“We found inspiration everywhere, not just in our own

Jugend is a naturally inspired style epoch that embodies

pattern archives, but also in various house catalogues for

great expression. The term comes from the German

former housing projects,” says Jenny.

word for youth, but south of Germany the same style is known as Art Nouveau – which in its day was an entirely

They also discovered wallpapers in old, unrenovated homes.

new artistic idiom with a softer flow of lines, airy style, big roofs and daylight openings. External walls rendered

“Indeed, we found some in old houses right here around

in bright colours and organic forms impart an air of

Borås, in Sweden. Two of the patterns included in the

the manor house. Everything had its place during this

collection – 1920s Trädgårdsstaden and Ängby in the

period, and Jenny points out that we can also see how

‘people’s homeland’ style – were from the same house, where

patterns have liberated themselves.

two layers of wallpaper sat one atop the other,” says Jenny.

“Haga shows how everything gets bigger; the foliage flows and coils at the same time as air is allowed into the patterns. It creates pleasant spaces and restful pauses.”

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Whales

Add some old-world charm to your walls for a child’s

• Raise the cosiness factor

bedroom after their nursery days.

We’ve seen bed canopies in every shape, size and colour and they are truly fantastic for conjuring up magic in the

A feeling of nostalgia is also part of the inspiration for the

children’s room. A big, glorious carpet also imparts a warm,

Newbie collection, with its vintage style of ‘story telling’

cosy feel to the entire room – perfect for play and cosiness.

wallpapers perfect for putting together timeless, shabby chic children’s rooms.

“Let the colours in the wallpaper reflect those of the furniture, textiles and furnishings to create a great, coherent feel.”

The stylist’s best tricks How to create cosy yet practical children’s room settings.

• Make the best use of surfaces Invest in good storage to make tidying toys, clothes and bits and pieces easy. Be sure to use all surfaces including walls and the ceiling. This will free up more space for play on the floor.

• Choose a colour Base your choice on a colour theme; it creates a great sense of consistency in the room and makes the furniture seem more coherent.

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Jellyfish

Underwater papers launched in 2022 New Kerry Caffyn designs Based here in East Sussex, Kerry’s decorative art works have always been influenced by the natural world around her and the Sea and seashore feature large in her work.

These wallpaper patterns reflect her passion for decorative

The Underwater collection includes ethereal Jellyfish, Seahorses with pretty, magical sea horses at play in

a delicate coral sea, the cute bubbly Starfish and the

majestically elegant Swordfish, with its bold horizontal lines.

detail and bring to life fantastical elements in the jellyfish and seahorses whilst creating patterns which will colour your home in harmonious tones.

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Kerry and Melanie review the finished Seahorses wallpaper.

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Introducing the

Joules wallpaper collection The best-loved British country lifestyle brand, Joules, is delighted to introduce a collection of bold and beautiful wallpaper designs inspired by the great outdoors. Their designs fall loosely into three main stories: Galley Grade which has a nautical, beside the sea feel; Contemporary Country which is full of bold country brights and Modern Heritage with a very British iconic countryside look. The Joules wallpaper collection has a wide range of designs to suit all interior styles as well as being easy to hang, as it is all paste the wall product.

Alongside this stunning range of wallpapers are a small selection of large wall murals which are perfect to bring the outdoors in. Each mural is both bold and striking, ideal for those who love to make a statement.

“a collection of bold and beautifu l wallpaper design s inspired by the great outdoors”

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Twilight Ditsy

Woodland Scene

Joules has also introduced a small but separate collection

Woodland Scene is a more elegant, timeless heritage

of 6 wallpapers for the little ones, their collection of

inspired design with montages of trees, ducks and

children’s wallpaper is brighter by a country mile and

pheasant in bright colours on a fresh background.

perfect to make any child’s bedroom or nursery come alive with colour and character!

Twilight Ditsy is a bold yellow country pattern with an all-over floral design, hiding cute hare, pheasant and

Let’s take a look at some of the new designs available

foxes in a variety of scales.

for this collection…

The collection is full of an abundance of beautiful Name the Plaice – a cute nautical theme wallpaper

florals, country inspired motifs including dogs, bees and

perfect for kitchen, utility areas and bath rooms with fun

pheasants with smart stripes and checks – all available

fish in decorative detail in a fresh blue on white colourway.

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Harlequin designer Claire Greenfield, going through the details for Komovi with our Melanie Adams and Alice Bell.

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Exclusive to us!

Harlequin

Check out our website to see what made it into the final Edit!

Harlequin Exclusive collection: an edit of exclusive

our Editor Melanie Adams, Global Head of Wallpaperdirect

colourways of Harlequin designs put together with the

and Designerpaint and our Wallcoverings Category

wallpaperdirect team working in collaboration with

Manager Alice Bell are putting together the final details of

Harlequin’s designers.

our exclusive new range of Harlequin wallpapers.

We have had so much success with our Morris Exclusive

So this is just a little sneak peek at some of the treats to

and our Sanderson exclusive colourways that we couldn’t

come in Autumn 2022. Check out our website to see what

resist, and we’ve gone and done it again! As we go to print

made it into the final Edit!

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Pink, pink, and more pink birds.

We have seen a real trend for putting pink on our walls with lots of birds this year.

A delightful way of adding colour to your home, without comprising your sense of style. You will find lots of ideas here at Wallpaperdirect.

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Mural, mural on the wall..

by Arthouse Arthouse has added a capsule collection for trendy wall murals to their repertoire to make them more accessible to the cost-conscious customer.

Hummingbird

The power of a wall mural is unrivalled, it’s one of the

images for the murals, that ensured there is no

easiest and most impressive ways to create a statement

pixelation once enlarged to the required size.

and make a feature wall from. Arthouse have launched a new capsule collection of on trend murals and we think

As shown here with this standout design from the

they are beautiful!

collection, the Hummingbird mural, which features cascading florals in a framing design with beautiful

While murals have been around for some time the

hummingbirds. It has been created so you don’t lose

quality is by far the best it has ever been and to ensure

the detail behind your furniture. Up close the gorgeous

the highest quality murals, the in-house design team

purple blossoms feature intricate shading to create a

at Arthouse generated their own pictures. Taking

realistic look and the soft green watercolour background

photographs and drawing to create high resolution

is the perfect calming atmosphere for your room.

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The murals are supplied on a roll with clear cutting instructions as shown here

Peonies

for the romantic Peonies mural. The design features big peony blooms that bring out intense colours and intricate detailing, making it a striking addition to your home.

The Portfolio collection includes many other designs including this elegant Marble mural with its stunning swirls of rich navy, milky white and earthy neutrals colours, together with other stylish content such as a New York sunset and a brilliant palm filled Bright Tropics design.

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New design from Paul Moneypenny

Jardin Florals

Karma Chameleon

Arthouse also continue to release some amazing

intertwined with an assortment of pink and purple flowers

wallpaper designs, the latest feature an eclectic mix of

with colourful Chameleons, tropical birds and cheeky

affordable wallcoverings in a variety of designs, including

monkeys dotted around.

tropicals, realistic wood and country chic looks. The Jardin Floral design is inspired by blooming spring gardens, the

Keeping with the tropical theme their Rainforest Escape is

elegant hand painted flowers are set on a light textured

proving very popular with its tropical foliage or alternatively

looking background. The wallpaper is then finished with

if you’re looking for Country Chic their Wood Slats design

an all over sheen.

is one of the most realistic on the market and also works well with the wonderful animal filled Ashdown design.

Other stand out designs include a new design from Paul Moneypenny with his Karma Chameleon wallpaper which has overlaying tropical leaves in lighter tones of green and

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Erwood

Aveline

New collection

Laura Ashley A wonderful new wallpaper collection from Laura Ashley launched in 2022 with more iconic archive pieces and beautiful new contemporary designs.

A wonderful new wallpaper collection from Laura Ashley

country garden inside and is available as both a traditional

launched in 2022 with more iconic archive pieces and

wallpaper and a stunning mural design.

beautiful new contemporary designs.

While the Erwood design brings a charming country look with Designs include the Aveline rose wallpaper, a wonderful

its gentle intertwined leaves meandering across the wallpaper.

exuberant design which combines oversized roses with convolvulus blooms, this beautifully naturalistic large scale

Laura Ashley paints to complement these wallpapers are

floral design is both bold and beautiful. This traditional

available from Designerpaint.com and all the wallpapers

archive floral print allows you to bring a touch of an English

are available to sample from Wallpaperdirect.com.

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A high quality water based garden finish, suitable for many types of garden wood, providing a tough, water repellant surface. It can also be used on primed metal, terracotta, and masonry surfaces.

LOW

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LOW VOC’S

Laura Ashley paint is created using the richest pigments for depth of colour and even results and is available in soft matt emulsion, a tough washable eggshell and a water resistant paint ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.

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New Collections

From Albany the home for quality, affordable wallcoverings.

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HALCYON

Collection

With our house brand, Albany we look to bring you the

Halcyon

very best wallcoverings from suppliers around the world

Inspired by the grandeur of nature, you can take your pick

at affordable prices, with stock availability shown on our

from a vibrant array of botanical designs perfectly suited to

website. Although the last couple of years have been

an exuberant maximalist scheme.

tough for our stock levels, we have managed to maintain and supply most of these papers to customers on

Arts and Craft

request. With pricing ranging from £22 to £42 per roll –

A wonderful collection of ornately decorative Arts & Crafts

these designs are not just beautiful but represent some

patterns. Timeless, romantic and with a nod to vintage style,

of the best quality for money in the market.

these uplifting designs will bring a classic feel to your interiors.

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ARTS & CRAFT This collection has proven so successful we are hoping to bring you a second

Collection

collection before too long.

Zahara An eclectic mix of wonderful textural patterns with subtle colour combinations; designs including jungle prints, animal textures, cloud effects and patterns inspired by the Orient and Morocco.

Odyssey Contemporary botanical designs with cascading florals, rich and lustrous foliage, and exotic birds, ideal for creating an eye-catching, stylish retreat in your home.

Sierra Vibrant colour and contemporary natural design with jungle leaves, organic textural effects, and beautiful bird patterns. Find the perfect pairing for your home. wallpaperdirect.com wallpaperdirect.com

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Your questions, with..

Ask Richard Our inhouse decorating expert Eijffinger Posy

Why do you recommend that we order a sample first? They are only A4 size, so don’t show the whole pattern.

Carmen, Lincs Just as we would recommend that you use a sample pot

possible, you can apply a suitable, good quality primer /

of paint, to check you have the right colour we would

sealer and then put your new wallpaper up. Certain vinyl

recommend that you order a sample of the wallpaper first.

wallpapers are actually designed so that you can remove

This is so that you can get an idea of the true colour and

the top layer, and the underneath layer remains on the

texture of the wallpaper.

wall, ready for you to paper over. However, you still need to ensure the wall is smooth and repair any blemishes,

Unfortunately, different computer and mobile screens have

which may affect your final wallpaper.

different display settings and colours can vary an awful lot!

Even here in the office we cannot all see the same colour on

So, we really would suggest that if in doubt it is always

our screens. The sample is so that you can check the main

better to strip back to the original wall, make good that

colour and the texture of the product, but not necessarily to

surface before applying your new lining paper and final

see the whole design. The room sets on our website and the

wallcovering. Having invested in your lovely new wallpaper

screen background allow you to see how the pattern repeats

it would be a shame to compromise the final look.

and looks against a variety of rooms and styles.

Can I paper over old wallpaper?

Gary, Berks.

Gary, you know what I am going to say, you can but should you is another question!

If the existing wallcovering is a paper (ie not a vinyl), and perfectly smooth with no tears, or damage then it is

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