SPRING / SUMMER 2024
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NOTE FROM
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At the start of every year, we are always excited
treasures from Morris & Co.
Frankfurt and then Paris. We have selected some beautiful collections
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the collections have been exceptional, both in quality and style.
one with the original Morris & Co, where we selected designs from their archive and worked with the design team at Sanderson selecting colours for their relevance to today’s tastes; taken from our knowledge of the industry and the trends we see on Designerpaint.com. There are some beautiful wallpapers in our exclusive wallpaper edits, and I hope you will love the Morris journey we have made, as much as we have. If you want to know more, we have a video on our wallpaperdirect YouTube channel. The second is a brand-new launch from talented designer Tim Wilman called “Timothy Wilman Home”. I have known Tim for over 20 years and his growing reputation for designing fabulous wallpaper. So together we set out to create a collection to include stripes, plaids, and larger scale damasks. The result is in fact a range of nearly 100 new wallpapers, which we are very excited to be sharing with our global customer base. The world of wallpaper continues to grow and be as fabulous as ever, so let your imagination run free and create some wonderful living spaces and if you have the time, share and tag us on socials – we would love to see them. Happy decorating
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A delightful new collection of designs which and the organic shapes of Nature.
on wallpaper; whilst the love of colour and design continues to grow
Recently we have been working on two exciting collaborations, the first
HARLEQUIN express architectural influences, modern art,
Technology continues to advance giving us some beautiful new finishes around the world.
L et us introduce you to some of our latest Edit II, featuring more of the best-loved
fabric collections – many shown for the first time in
the design is British, French, Scandinavian, American or Spanish
MORRIS & CO. EXCLUSIVE collection: Morris & Co. Exclusive Wallpaper
to see the launches of the newest wallpaper and
to sell on wallpaperdirect this Spring, which are just stunning. Whether
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1838 WALLCOVERINGS 1 838 Wallcoverings announces the launch of its second collaboration with the V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum) with a new collection of 9 wallpapers.
& BROWN 16 W GRAHAM elcome to New Eden, which Graham & Brown have proudly nominated their Design of the Year for 2024.
& J BAKER 21 GP T he Baker Originals Wallpaper collection showcases elegant designs of flora and fauna with complementary stripes and ikats.
24 COORDONNÉ T he Forbidden City collection is a tribute to the great beauty of what continues to be the physical and spiritual heart of Chinese civilization today.
GREENE 28 TLITTLE his season Little Greene introduced their fourth instalment of their National Trust Papers.
36 WOHPOPSI ith a strong and varied portfolio of designs Ohpopsi challenges each of us to embrace our own sense of joy and to take brave steps when selecting wallpaper for our home.
& CLARKE 40 CLARKE The Clarke & Clarke X Breegan Jane collaboration is a design force with a globally inspired outlook.
MCKENZIE 44 BRAND Brand McKenzie’s Tropical Daze collection is all about wallpapers that tell a story and draw you in.
CHURCHILL 48 JANE Bringing that fresh, summer light flooding into every room from the entrance, to the kitchen and bathroom, to the comfort of your living room.
TO MEASURE 52 MADE Made to Measure offers exceptional quality made curtains and blinds, with the exact requirements to complete your space.
HULSE 58 CLARISSA Artist Clarissa Hulse’s latest luxury wallpaper collection is an invitation to wander into a magical Wiltshire Meadow.
KEMP 62 KIT We are excited to see this new collaboration between GP & J Baker and Kit Kemp.
Wallpaper: Ohpopsi - Seedheads
FRONT PAGE: 1 838 Wallcoverings – V&A Decorative Papers II – Kilburn’s Maze ASSISTANT EDITOR: Miriam Bennett DISCLAIMER: All products featured in this brochure are subject to availability. Some products listed may be non-stock items. Shipping costs may not always be shown. Although we do our best to ensure that prices are correct at the time of going to print, prices may vary from those shown. For the most up-to-date prices visit wallpaperdirect.com We have made every effort to make the colours as close as possible to the items shown, however some variations between picture and product may occur.
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Morris & Co. Exclusive
WALLPAPER EDIT II Arriving in December last year, we were delighted to welcome the fruits of our latest collaboration with the team at Sanderson Design Group for Morris & Co. Home of the original William Morris wallpaper designs. So if you have not already caught it, let us introduce you to some of our latest collection: Morris & Co. Exclusive Wallpaper Edit II, featuring more of the best-loved treasures from Morris & Co. “What is an artist but a workman who is determined that, whatever else happens, his work shall be excellent?” – William Morris, Hopes And Fears For Art, 1882 A sentiment which we hope Morris would recognise in our latest collection of beautiful wallpapers, of which we are very proud. Arbutus: A traditional surface printed, hand painted effect wallcovering featuring trailing leaves and vibrant berries. This printing process means that the surface applied paint is unique to each roll, as it allows the ink to move a little, just as the original block printers would have done.
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Meadow Sweet
Meadow Sweet: Whimsical and nostalgic, this design is a reinterpretation of a classic floral motif design, with a delicate symmetry, in a typical Arts & Crafts style. Arbutus wallpaperdirect.com
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Honeysuckle & Tulip
Honeysuckle & Tulip: Inspired by Morris’ watercolour paintings of Honeysuckle from 1876, this early Morris design creates a trellis effect with large tulips and stylised honeysuckle. We absolutely love this gold colourway.
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Brer Rabbit
Brer Rabbit: The classic bird and rabbit symmetrical design, featuring the cheeky protagonist of a children’s book from the 19th century, is super sweet in this blush colourway and would make the perfect nursery décor. Acorn: Originally a hand block, this deceptively simple, single colour design, with willow, oak leaves and acorns has a pleasing symmetrical pattern. A wonderful way to add a contemporary twist to the Country Cottage look and make it available for those of us, who don’t live in the perfect country cottage. Please check out these exclusive designs and many more from the original Morris & Co. archives here at wallpaperdirect.com
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HARLEQUIN
HARNESSES THE POWER OF THE EARTH
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Harlequin’s newest collection, REFLECT, embraces colour, tactility and the expressive formations found in the natural world in this artistically composed collection of wallpapers. A delightful new collection of designs which express architectural influences, modern art, and the organic shapes of Nature. Bringing together new designs and revisiting some existing favourites all brought together with earthy, grounded tones, much-loved by Harlequin.
onto a fibrous, non-woven paper, which elevates the expressive textures and enhances the blending of the colours. Shown here is the Rosewood/ Seaglass colourway with its warm baked terracotta, stone and taupe colours.
“The palette of colours that wash across the entire collection with coast-to-coast clarity, ranges from earthy and grounded, to sublimely muted, and shadowy. Globally appealing, REFLECT is connected to the earth and its cultural beauty, from the artisanal influences to the shadowing of ferns in the breeze on wallcoverings.” Claire Greenfield, Lead Designer, Harlequin.
The dramatic elements of nature have been translated with ease in the REFLECT collection, bringing designs to the fore with mineral tones, luxurious finishes and incomparable textures for the wall. Embossed vinyls meet gravure and rotary printing techniques in the collection of wallcoverings.
A truly organic design, Onburu, meaning ombre in Japanese, is a panel or mural type wallcovering. Painted
One of these embossed vinyl designs is the Lacuna Stripe, a wide width wallcovering that reveals a different take on a classic animal print, with a subtle, naturally forming stripe running vertical to the leopard spot design.
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Skiva is another embossed vinyl in a wide width, which uses ombre tones to create a dimensional quality to this wallcovering. Inspired by the structured weave of rattan furniture, Skiva uses light and shadow to create impact in useable tones. Such as Linen, Black Earth, Bamboo and Grounded.
Formation
Textures and tones reflect artistic influences, which the colour palette draws out in ombre tones and use of light and shade with aplomb. Wide widths and mural panels display organic beauty in earth-inspired colourways. A graphic contour design moves in slow motion across Harlequin’s Formation wallcovering, reflecting a ripple as if looking at the amazon from
above. Drawing from the earth’s natural movements, Formation has a serenity and simplicity, which is elevated in grounding colourways, creating an expressive scape across walls.
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V & A DECORATIVE PAPERS II BY
1838 Wallcoverings
1838 Wallcoverings announces the launch of its second collaboration with the V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum) with a new collection of 9 wallpapers.
At the core of 1838 Wallcoverings is the celebration of design and craftsmanship. A family-owned business, it is led by brother and sister team James and Abigail Watson, whose family has over 4 generations of wallpaper printing experience. All 1838 luxury wallpapers are printed at the family factory in Lancashire, where they are masters of wallpaper printing techniques: from the heritage technique of surface printing for a beautiful handpainted effect, to the latest digitally printed looks. As before, they have worked closely with the V&A museum’s licensing team to select items from the archive, and they have found some stunning archive patterns dating as far back as the 1700s, each with its own intriguing narrative to tell. Inspired by woodblock prints, watercolour sketches, textile treasures and upholstery fabrics that draw on a multitude of artistic influences, each has been adapted by 1838 Wallcoverings to create wallpaper designs that both honour the distinguished history of the archive object and provide enduring new contemporary colourways, which are relevant for the interiors of today. The V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum, London) is the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity.
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Speaking of the collaboration, Amelia Calver, V&A Brand Licensing Research and Development Manager said, ‘We are thrilled to present the second Decorative Papers collection, a veritable treasure trove of styles drawn from the V&A’s illustrious archives. From the grandeur of ‘Pineapple’ to the intricacy of ‘Calico Shell’ and the opulence of Walter Crane’s classic designs, 1838 Wallcoverings’ range is a true celebration of craftsmanship, sophistication and artistry.’ Pineapple Garden: Taking its archive inspiration from the Huguenot master weaver and designer James Leman, reinterpreted for wallpaper by 1838, by combining two traditional techniques: Surface and Flexo printing. Surface printing provides a wonderfully thick ink coverage and hand-painted appearance, and Flexo is ideal for fine detailed effects – perfectly combined in this glorious wallpaper pattern. Flower Meadow: Walter Crane’s beautiful Arts and Crafts’ woodblock design from 1904.
Printing of Pineapple Garden in the Cobalt colourway.
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Date Palm mural
Rhododendron
Lovers of the English countryside will know the welcome sight of the spectacular arrival of the first Rhododendrons in Spring. Celebrated here in this flamboyant design – which comes in 3 colourways.
Elijah Walton was a very talented English Victorian painter and this remarkable study of date palm trees conveys an almost dream-like, mirage landscape from his travels.
Rhododendron: This wonderfully abundant pattern is based on a wallcovering that was probably made in England during the 1920s, a time of great growth for the country’s wallpaper industry. A transitional piece, it borrows elements from the Arts and Crafts Movement’s preference for blending botanical studies into home furnishings as well as the opulent patterns of the Art Deco era.
1838 Wallcoverings’ Managing Director James Watson says of the collection: ‘It’s fantastic to be launching a second collection with the V&A; it is a privilege to be able to delve back into the archive and have access to these historic designs, recreating them in our family factory. By adapting and recolouring the archive artworks we’ve created a collection that feels contemporary and joyous, it really is a celebration of artistry, craft and design.’
Archive inspiration: Date grove near Alexandria, Elijah Walton (1832–80), watercolour, Egypt, 1860–70.
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Laurel Leaf Verde from V&A Decorative Papers II by 1838 Wallcoverings
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Welcome to New Eden Graham & Brown’s Design of the Year 2024 This dramatic forest-scape is full of hidden treasures, pops
enter the home. Inspired by the Japanese art of Omotenashi,
of colour emerge through the design with yellow, orange,
which centres around mindful hospitality - to wholeheartedly
and pink tones complementing the emerald tree canopies.
take care of guests without expectation or compensation.
The design will transform any room and is available in a range of six different colourway. This year they are celebrating a Decade of Design, with the 2024 launch marking their 10th Design of the Year.
The Design of the Year – New Eden has been created to offer a welcoming atmosphere and ultimately produce the perfect ambiance in the home.
As they reflect on the past ten years, they focus on those moments that are precious to us. With that in mind their
“We really wanted to highlight the need to create a calm
in-house design studio has focused on the concept of a
and welcoming space for yourself and others and our
‘Utopia’ trend, creating a Utopian space led by a design that
Utopia trend is the embodiment of this,” explains Maryanne
encourages welcoming and acceptance to all those who
Cartwright, Head of Design at Graham & Brown.
New Eden
Norse Forest
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Twyla
Esther
“As we look ahead with the planet in mind our mindsets begin to shift and we form deeper connections with nature, gardens have become an extension of the kitchen, bringing the outdoors in, and creating an essential entertaining area. With the powerful health benefits of biophilia and forest bathing we have captured this essence in New Eden to enable you to create these natural spaces indoors and ensure there is a welcoming environment for guests.” They have also brought us in their latest collection many
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more designs which play with this idea of the nurturing and welcome effect of Nature. Some of our favourites are the Norse Forest with its Scandinavian vibe and Esther with its play on the scale of popular meadow flowers. Whilst Twyla brings us a treescape with a wonderful playful use of metallic inks. These designs and many more are available in their New Eden collection at wallpaperdirect.com.
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An exciting new collection of designer wallpapers only available at wallpaperdirect
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Eldon
Since GP & J Baker was founded in 1884, timeless design and artisanal craft has been at the heart of everything they do. Taking inspiration from hand painted documents in our world renowned archive, the Baker Originals Wallpaper collection showcases elegant designs of flora and fauna with complementary stripes and ikats. These joyous designs have been carefully re-coloured in a striking colour palette ranging from rich indigo and jewel-like emerald to sophisticated blush and plaster tones and understated neutrals, perfect for fresh and relevant contemporary interiors. Notable designs to be found in the collection include new colourways of ‘Magnolia’, a design painted by renowned textile designer William Turner in 1913 re-scaled to form ‘Little Magnolia’ together with ‘Nympheus’, ‘Oriental Bird’ and ‘Eldon’
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‘Eldon’, painted in 1920 near the end of Turner’s long career has been re-engraved while adding nuanced textures to more closely give the visual quality of the block-printed original.
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‘Gertrude’ is a brand new wallpaper design taken from a crewelwork embroidered bed hanging by Abigail Pett, which she embroidered between 1680-1700 and is now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The bed hanging was first redrawn in the late 19th century by Gertrude Jekyll who was sent by George Percival Baker to Bosworth Hall near Nuneaton as part of the renovation of the Hall and the document is now held in their archive providing vivid inspiration for this wonderful, whimsical design.
shows flora and fauna from the African Continent including amaryllis, lily, cape primrose and banana & monstera palm leaves. Jungle themes became fashionable during the Second French Empire (1852-1870). This was due to the Great Exhibition of 1851, where global industry came together to show its very exotic wares, combined with the industrial age allowing travel and a great many explorers to conquer unknown territories. A trend for Jungle design which is still very much with us today.
‘Tropical Flower’ was first hand-block printed in the early 20th century as a special cloth for an interior decorator and
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‘ G ert ru d e ’, a G P & J Ba k er Or i g i na ls wa l lpa p e r
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TI M E LESS D ESIG N
Yu Garden
Journey to China
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Spring Festival Birds Prosperity
Paying homage to China The Coordonné team immersed themselves in the history of China and its dynasties, searching for inspiration that could transport them to bucolic bird scenes, and flowering Spring landscapes, with hidden figures amongst the almond trees and pagodas. Creating a collection of patterns with the romantic aura of travel to the Far East. The Forbidden City collection is a tribute to the great beauty of what continues to be the physical and spiritual heart of Chinese civilization today. It also pays homage to the sophistication of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stunning imperial colours The Chinese imperial world cannot be understood without the existence of powerful ochres, passionate reds, solemn blacks, reassuring emeralds or jade greens, and purplish blues. It is a popular colour palette that never goes out of style. Wallpapers with infinite textures In its original designs, Coordonné stands out for its
infinite textures and overlapping hand-drawn lines which create an unsurpassed artistic dimension. You will be unable to resist the temptation to touch the wallpaper, to check whether it is embossed or not. These wall coverings have such a fresh, authentic and unique appearance. The murals and wallpapers illustrate their patterns with a brush, sponge or even wooden blocks, featuring irregular patches of bright oil paint or subtle watercolours, generating a true artistic expression in its compositions. Using these wallcoverings is the closest thing to hiring an artist to paint the walls of your home in such a grand format. These designs are large-scale works that acquire the value of collector’s pieces. The pictorial mastery is especially evident with the murals in this collection. As seen here with the simple understated elegance of the floral explosion of Spring Festival, created in a watercolour on aged canvas panels effect mural. wallpaperdirect.com
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In their second launch this year, Coordonné bring us another collection from Coqui Ybarra - Palacio de Cristal which portrays the extravagance of the iron and glass pavilions of the 19th century. Designs which show the original artwork and brush stokes by Coqui.
Designs of plants that climb heavenward within romantic greenhouses. Wild thistles that grow with gusto and spontaneity among the flower beds of these elegant modernist pavilions. Geometric shapes that are inspired by the rail forgings where Italian jasmines climb.
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There is no plan B With their 45 years’ experience in the interior design sector, their aim is to make Coordonné 100% sustainable and socially responsible, which is a challenge that keeps them motivated for 2024. It is not only about ensuring that the final product leaves the smallest environmental footprint, but there is also a commitment to creating well-being that pushes the brand to grow as a friendly and empathetic company in its daily life. Workers, suppliers and clients all working in the same direction, towards taking care of both the environment and ourselves. All of Coordonné’s wallpapers and murals are available at wallpaperdirect.com.
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Burges Butterfly: , Devon c. 1878 Knightshayes Court
Spring Flowers:
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National Trust Papers IV
LITTLE GREENE
This season Little Greene introduced their fourth instalment of their National Trust Papers. Working in collaboration with Europe’s largest conservation charity, each design has been created from original patterns found at several of the National Trust’s historic houses, with the addition of one design, the ever popular Great Ormond Street, that has been recoloured and revived from the Little Greene archive. The source material for this collection represents over 250 years of British decoration, whilst the judicious use of colour brings a contemporary nuance and breathes new life into these historic designs. Employing a spectrum of printing methods, from traditional surface printing to cutting-edge digital machines, the collection comprises an array of exotic birds, stylised florals and scrolling trails alongside ditsy print florals and a large-scale tropical design. Little Greene’s Creative Director, Ruth Mottershead, comments: ‘Working with the National Trust to uncover and revive these incredible historic designs is a real honour for us all at Little Greene. Designs within this collection date back to 1770, yet still endure, feeling fresh and relevant today. Showcasing these historic patterns in their new colourways in contemporary spaces and modern design scheme has reinvigorated them, ensuring they can be enjoyed for years to come.’ There are seven new designs in this collection and one of our favourites is the Burges Butterfly, a small scale floral pattern, which has a similar heritage to their popular Burges Snail design. The collection also includes some more delightful smaller scale patterns: Spring Flowers and Ditsy Block in a range of colourways. Doesn’t the Spring Flowers design look cute on the ceiling of this tiny kitchen area too!
Ditsy Block: 0 Felbrigg Hall c. 190
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As well as some of their classic trailing designs such as the Bamboo Floral, which has a timeless elegance and a modernity which belies its 18th century roots. Becky Stanford, Head of Brand Licensing for the National Trust: ‘Working with Little Greene continues to delight. The way they bring the prints and patterns from the places in our care, to life for the modern home, is a fabulous showcase for the timeless designs we look after. In one collection they’re able to shine a light on a wide range of designs and styles, drawing out how nature has always been a source of inspiration; a reminder of how precious it is, now more than ever. As well as bringing joy to homeowners, the income from these collections allows us to continue to look after these inspirational places for everyone to enjoy, and we remain very grateful for all their support.’
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Air Force Blue
A contribution from the sale of every roll of Little Greene wallpaper is made in support of the National Trust’s important work caring for 500 places, including 780 miles of coastline, historic sites, 250,000 hectares of countryside and green spaces,
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ensuring that people and nature thrive – now and for ever.
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Olive Colour
Bamboo Floral: Kingston Lacy Estate c. 1790
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National Trust Papers IV Latest Wallpaper Collection | Available Now Order your complimentary colour cards & free samples online Wallpaper: Aderyn – Olive Colour from National Trust Papers IV
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Trend for 2024
Stripes
Well to be honest, it is not really ‘new’ more a classic for all seasons and we are seeing an increased demand. If you are looking for a simple, sophisticated look which doesn’t look like you have ‘tried’ too hard – then stripes
Tectonic Faults | Coordonné
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Yes stripes can play with the dimensions of the room
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– vertical stripes can make a room seem taller and horizontal can add width. But they also add colour to your room without necessarily adding drama – so if you are looking for a simple classic, but sophisticated look then you could consider one of the many striped wallpapers available on our site.
Add a soft and subtle Spring touch with a brush stroke
Painters Stripe | Barneby Gates
effect like this pretty design from Barneby Gates
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Or create a more dynamic and spirited effect with darker colours as with this ikat
Turkish Ikat | Mind the Gap
inspired pattern from Mind the Gap
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Ric Rac | Harlequin x Sophie Robinson Or this deceptively simple and amazing Ric Rac pattern from Sophie Robinson at Harlequin.
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Riviera
Dare to be different
WITH BOLD, BEAUTIFUL WALLPAPER DESIGNS
FROM OHPOPSI Since launching three years ago Ohpopsi has demonstrated time and again their understanding that creating decorative wallpapers that are bold and beautiful can have a profoundly positive impact on your wellbeing. Their passion for positivity has allowed them to push the boundaries of convention to create designs that champion individuality. We cannot help but embrace the energy and joy that Ohpopsi wallpapers and murals bring to any space, from oversized florals, geometrics, stripes and conversational designs their
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approach to pattern and colour is energising and quite literally gives you the space to step beyond your comfort zone. With a strong and varied portfolio of designs Ohpopsi challenges each of us to embrace our own sense of joy and to take brave steps when selecting wallpaper for our home. In understanding our collective longing to be more free-thinking, whether through the expressive use of colour or bolder design choices, Ohpopsi welcomes you to bring that sense of self and happiness straight in to our homes and on to our walls.
Zoë Eaton, Creative Director at Ohpopsi says, “Creating collections for Ohpopsi is a wonderful challenge. There are no restrictions which allows the designers that I work with to fully embrace their creativity and let their ideas flourish. I’m overjoyed to have this freedom, to elevate beautiful designs into beautiful uplifting wallpapers “ Some of the highlights for us have been the Riviera design. Reaching skyward these simple, stylised leaves inject a dose of positivity anywhere in the home. And Seedheads, which brings Spring into your home with these joyful tall seedheads just waiting for a gentle breeze to come alive with new life. Whilst Urban Tropic brings a true urban jungle effect as juxtaposing worlds collide in a show-stopping contemporary wallpaper.
Urban Tropic
Seedheads
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Laid Bare is a collection of sophisticated wallpapers, consisting of clean natural tones mixed with subtle colours and bold monochrome drama. Never out of fashion monochrome and natural tones create a striking base for any space. This laidback palette of cool and warm revitalising colours evokes peace and establishes a renewed sense of space as they transcend the seasons. All Ohpopsi wallpapers are available at wallpaperdirect.com
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COLL ABORATES WITH US DESIGNER
CLARKE & CLARKE
Kisumu
With a shared love for the power of pattern and the modern inspiration that nature provides us, the Clarke & Clarke X Breegan Jane collaboration is a design force with a globally inspired outlook. Breegan Jane, interior designer, author and philanthropist, lends her design eye for enhanced naturalistic detail to this exciting, dynamic collection, designed with Clarke & Clarke.
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Breegan’s global style sensibilities, combined with her love of captivating and visually intoxicating interior styles called out to Clarke & Clarke as the perfect design collaboration. On the instant connection and working with Clarke & Clarke, Breegan said, “The collaboration felt extremely synergistic… I loved being able to bring a fresh, youthful perspective on luxury as a California native with an affinity for travel.” Worldly inspiration Deeply inspired by her worldly travels and philanthropic work, Breegan’s eye for detail captures the dramatic side of nature in this collection. African patterning and nature’s references blend with a taste of the tropical, lifting designs to become contemporary classics. Their shared affinity with our natural world nurtured brand new designs, created exclusively with Breegan Jane. Both design and colour palette came together in an organic blending of talents that explore the depths of designs in rich and enticing colourways, enhancing patterns and throwing a new perspective on wallpaper and fabric designs. Breegan adds “Nature-inspired prints have a way of appealing to us because of the undeniable beauty of the outdoors. There’s a connection we all share with nature that reminds us of something so much greater than ourselves.” Designs that mirror the world’s landscape An image of tranquillity, Nairobi is a very special, widewidth panel wallpaper of exceptional quality, depicting an artistic interpretation of the African horizon. Softly blending colours, expressive brushstrokes and a dramatic sense of scale all combine in this hand painted, digitally produced design in a Sunset colourway.
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Pokot
“This collection breathes the captivating sights, sounds and scenes from my favourite places on earth. Each time I visit Kenya, even from a standpoint of philanthropy, I’m completely overtaken by the lush, picturesque landscape. With every vacation I take to Ibiza I’m hypnotised by the vibrant nightlife and tranquil waters that redefine opulence and carefree living for me. LA’s iconic palm trees and understated elegance throughout the city are the roots of ‘home’ for me as a southern California native. By incorporating elements from these locations that I frequent, I hope to instil hints of global beauty, comfort and opulence into homes and interior spaces around the world.” – Breegan Jane. For us one of the instant standout designs from the new collection is the Pokot animal print, with its strong panelled effect. A leopard spot, layered onto a feathered design on a tonal ground, there is much to love about Pokot. A gritty, almost sandy textured paper, Pokot embraces the essence of the African Savannah, striking, cultural and richly enchanting. Its vibrancy of design demands attention. A complementary cut velvet fabric in the same design and name sits alongside to up the drama further. All wallpaper is printed on FSC certified substrates and printed in the UK using sustainable, traceable sources and available through wallpaperdirect.com
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Brand McKenzie’s top trends
Animal Islands
Do you feel your wallpaper should take you away from the monotony of the everyday? Then you’re right on trend for 2024, which is all about wallpapers that tell a story and draw you in. Brand McKenzie’s Tropical Daze collection is an excellent example, offering a window to a world where mythical creatures rub shoulders with exotic animals and birds. Can you spot the monkey
with the telescope in the Animal Islands design (hint: he’s riding an elephant!), or the majestic zebra unicorn preparing to take flight? The stories that the wallpapers of 2024 will tell are wonderfully varied, but there are two trends that particularly stand out.
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TREND 1: ART DECO Art Deco design is widely celebrated for its geometric shapes, vibrant and luxurious colours, as well as its use of lavish materials. These striking characteristics have made it a beloved and enduring style choice for over a century. With this in mind, we introduce Downtown Deco, a magnificent addition to Brand McKenzie’s Heart Deco collection. Meticulously hand-drawn and hand-painted, effortlessly capturing the essence of Art Deco buildings with their intricate embellishments and stylised patterns. Another design with the Art Deco vibe is Charleston Tower. Offering a captivating sneak peek into the vibrant world of a 1920s apartment block, this wallpaper depicts the daily comings and goings of the inhabitants. From glamorous ladies indulging in luxurious baths and carefully applying makeup to couples gracefully dancing or sharing a romantic dinner, the Charleston Tower Wallpaper encapsulates the essence of the Art Deco age. Charleston Tower
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TREND 2: BE BOLD! This is our favourite current trend and one, we think Brand McKenzie have totally embraced in all interpretations. We’ve noticed that people are looking to make more impact with their walls and, as a result, popular wallpaper designs are becoming bolder and more daring for example both Butterfly Effect and Balancing Act from their Carnival Fever collection are a perfect example of two facets of this trend, with their vibrant colours and quirky charm (shown in the Nightfall on the previous page). Whose hand-drawn and hand-painted wallpaper showcases adventurous performers delicately balancing on a maze of branches, leopards dressed to impress in colourful feather headpieces and elephants riding penny farthings, to name a few. But if you are looking to make a subtle statement? Then perhaps opt for the powdery blue or the soft pink background both of which are spot-on with the muted maximalism trend. Many of the designs from Brand McKenzie give you the option to go full on with colour intensity or to draw back a little and make a more subtle statement with softer background colours, but whichever you chose, the detail in their designs is truly wonderful. All Brand McKenzie designs and colourways are available on wallpaperdirect.com
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Entrance – make it a bright welcome
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Albie
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Millie
INNI S WAL L PAPER S
JANE CHURCHILL MODERN, CRISP AND PERFECT FOR EVERY ROOM IN THE HOME, THIS SURFACE PRINTED WALLPAPER COLLECTION IS SIMPLE BUT ELEGANT WITH BEAUTIFUL TINY DETAILS ENHANCING ITS SMALL SCALE PATTERNS. Bringing that fresh, summer light flooding into every room from the entrance, to the kitchen and bathroom, to the comfort of your living room. There is a pattern flawlessly created to match your décor needs. With this pretty coral motif design, Coralli is a decorative repeating scallop edge pattern, available in six colourways. Versatile enough for any room in your
home. As is the charming sprig motif of Albie and the delicate small scale fern effect of the Millie design – shown here in a kitchen / utility room setting. Whilst the Payton design has a delicate leaf trellis with a central star motif, which gives an almost tile like effect to the wallpaper. wallpaperdirect.com
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Wilder
Innis
And no collection would be complete without a stripe and this collection has three pretty examples all of which are perfect for the living room. The Priya Stripe has a modern take on the traditional patterned diamond Ikat. Whilst Innis has a more traditional, pleasing narrow stripe, so versatile in any room, as it coordinates perfectly with other elements of décor.
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And finally a fresh new take on an animal stripe with their Wilder design which combines a modern interpretation of stripe with a vertical Ikat decorative ribbon detail – simple stunning! All these Jane Churchill wallpapers and more are available at wallpaperdirect.com
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Fabric: Sanderson Ancient Canopy Wallpapers: Sanderson Woodland Walk and New Tiger Stripe
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Ordering online couldn’t be easier! Select a fabric and carefully follow the step-by-step instructions to place an order.
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The first steps might be wallpaper and paint, but we know that it’s the finishing touches that can complete the perfect scheme. This is why we offer a Made to Measure service with exceptional quality made curtains and blinds, with the exact requirements to complete your space. All our made to measure curtains and blinds are carefully crafted by expert makers (in the UK). Ordering online couldn’t be easier! Select a fabric
and carefully follow the step-by-step instructions to place an order. Once received, our dedicated and experienced team of Made to Measure staff will take care of your order with care and attention. Jan and her team are always happy to help with bespoke orders for those who want something different to the online offers, or curtains and blinds made in a fabric not shown on the website. Please contact Made to Measure via our customer services team contact page.
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Trend for 2024
Hidden Paradise | Prestigious
Bright Kids
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Play it bold!
Decorating a child’s bedroom perhaps offers the
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opportunity to be a little more creative than for other rooms in the home and in 2024 we are much more likely
to be bold with colour for the kids! We are noticing a real trend for using non-traditional kids’ wallpapers, as shown in the gorgeous bedroom on the left. This design choice
adds unique personality and style whilst adding longevity to the decoration as the wallpaper cannot be ‘outgrown’.
Kitten Kaboodle | Ohpopsi
Ravdunge | Boråstapeter
If you are out of the nursery stage, now is the perfect time to think about going bold in the children’s bedrooms – let them express themselves with colour.
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Football Player Abstract | Origin Murals
Girls Playing Football | Origin Murals But of course there is still no reason why you can’t embrace their passions. Be that cats, dinosaurs, or sport – there are so many options available. We have some wonderful sport murals, which can add real impact to a room.
Or alternatively just embrace bold colours with your paint choices. Make their bedroom somewhere they feel at home. See wallpaperdirect for many more wallpaper ideas.
Prehistoric | Albany
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Are metallic wallpapers difficult to use? No, so long as you take care of them. Metallic wallpapers these days are usually non-woven (also described as paste the wall) which means they are perfect for the home decorator, because there is no need to allow them to stretch. You just apply the paste to the wall and hang the wallcovering straight up on the wall; quick, easy with minimum fuss.
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Wiltshire Meadow WALLPAPER DESIGNED BY CLARISSA HULSE
Woodland Fern
Artist Clarissa Hulse’s latest luxury wallpaper collection is an invitation to wander into a magical Wiltshire Meadow - where wildflowers and seedheads glow against luminous, open skies. This collection is the culmination of over twenty years spent hand-printing botanical designs and is
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a celebration of the timeless beauty of the natural world. Every leaf, stem, bud and flower was collected by Clarissa in the wilds of Wiltshire, and carefully photographed back in her London studio. Clarissa’s secret is to then interfere as little as possible with nature’s own compositions, in order to capture the effortless elegance of organic patterns.
Meadow Grass
Gypsophila
Renowned for her evocative use of colour, the colour palettes in this collection have been meticulously selected by Clarissa to create more than just a colour scheme. The ombre hues capture an atmosphere, which will lift and transform any room. “Now more than ever, we’re starting to realise the importance of nature and how precious every tree and plant is. My aim with this collection is to share my eternal wonderment at nature, and to bring some of that beauty and feeling into your home. I hope it brings you joy too.”
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Lioness
Woodland Fern
The Woodland Fern and Canopy designs are two of the highlights from this collection, with their delightful leaf patterns. Both designs can be complemented by the Tisbury textured semi-plain design (as seen here with the Canopy design) or of course one of the many paint possibilities available from our sister site Designerpaint.com.
King Of Paradise
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Burnt Saffron
Wiltshire Meadows Collection wallpaper designed by
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Potato Print a charming tribute to Joe Tilson
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WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE THIS NEW COLLABORATION BETWEEN GP & J BAKER AND KIT KEMP. Over the years Kit Kemp MBE has forged an internationally acclaimed reputation, not only for her unique hotel interiors as Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels and the Kit Kemp Design Studio but also as a successful textiles, fragrance and homewares designer, author and a highlyrespected champion of British art, craft and sculpture. She brings her own unique style and knowledge to curate
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this new collection of designs for GP & J Baker – including GP & J Baker archive designs such as Knight’s Tale. As well as working with and taking inspiration from artists and craftsmen like Robina Jack, Melissa White and Joe Tilson – to produce some truly stunning new wallcoverings. This beautiful collection will be available on wallpaperdirect.com.
Patterns brimming with enthusiasm and flamboyant flourishes
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