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Welcome
Having worked through the most extraordinary times many of us have taken comfort in our homes and having more time to enjoy them. Transforming our spaces to enliven them with colour and design has been all about maximalism and bringing smiles to faces. Nature has featured highly in our best sellers with Hollyhocks being one of my personal favourites, having used our Sanderson Exclusive Forest/Gold in my conservatory, which works so well enhancing the view of my garden. All things jungle has also really hit the spot as we cover our walls in lush green designs and whatever your budget, we have loads to choose from and our search facility makes finding the right wallpaper even easier. The creative juices have been inspired by lockdown and we have some amazing new wallpapers, notably Isabelle Boxall who has produced a stunning collection from her hand painted designs. Don’t let scale worry you, it doesn’t matter if you live in a small flat, terrace, stately home or country cottage, wallpaper is totally transforming. It has been a joy to see so many of our British factories working to capacity producing such beautiful wallpapers. A big thank you to the amazing team at Wallpaperdirect and Designerpaint – we have over 100 staff who are committed to delivering your wallpaper and paint to you; working long shift hours as the warehouses are sanitised between those shifts and maintaining a social distance as demand has grown, has not been easy. We have worked hard to overcome everything thrown at us, of course the pandemic, but also the supply issues it has brought to our wallpaper and paint manufacturers
doing something right. However, rest assured every negative one we take pride in resolving! We love seeing your decorating triumphs on our social media platforms and enjoyed all the giveaways that have continued to bring smiles to your faces. Keep following us and we will keep exploring the world for innovation and excellence to bring to you. Happy Decorating.
Melanie Adams
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Contents 4 Sanderson
36 Arthouse
8 Style Trend - Maximalist
40 Wear the Walls
12 Ted Baker
44 Style Trend - Modern Country
14 Graham & Brown
48 Isabelle Boxall
A celebration of their 160th Anniversary – with a new collection of wallpapers and fabrics.
Make your home your own and embrace pattern and colour with the Maximalist style.
Introducing Ted Baker’s Fantasia Collection – a luxurious selection of only the finest wallpapers.
Bringing the outside in with Graham & Brown’s Glasshouse wallpaper collection.
16 Colefax and Fowler
Known for its timeless elegance, Colefax and Fowler has been designing papers for many decades.
You can guarantee, affordable and desirable patterns to meet everyone’s taste and pocket with their collections.
New Brand - We love this amazing home style interiors brand, Wear the Walls.
You don’t need to live in the country to crave the country look and this style is the perfect solution.
Botanical Garden – the new collection of wallpapers from our in-house Designer Isabelle Boxall.
50 Florence Broadhurst
We are delighted to welcome this inaugural collection of wallpaper designs to Wallpaperdirect.
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52 Karl Lagerfeld
24 Laura Ashley
56 Made to Measure
Coordonné have brought us a stunning new collection of murals with their Random Metallics collection.
Famous for its fantasy florals and country classics, Laura Ashley is a staple for many modern country homes.
26 Fardis
We are delighted to add to our range of Fardis wallcoverings this year.
28 Harlequin
This season Harlequin have made it personal, with their ‘own the room’ edit of wallpapers.
32 Little Greene
Their latest wallpaper book is another collaboration with Europe’s largest conservation charity, the National Trust.
Renown for his modern revival of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld’s new collection is a breath of fresh air.
Discover more with our Made to Measure Curtains & Blinds
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Albany Amazon - New for 2021 is this eclectic collection of wallpapers
60 Ask Richard
Your questions answered with our in-house decorating expert.
61 Josephine Munsey
Joining us at wallpaperdirect this year is a new brand name, Josephine Munsey. wallpaperdirect.com
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Hykenham
Sommerville 4
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Sanderson A celebration of their 160th Anniversary – with a new collection of wallpapers and fabrics, celebrating the past and their future. It’s 160 years since Arthur Sanderson began selling a unique style of wallpaper form his showroom in London’s Soho Square. In the decades that followed, Sanderson has risen to become one of the most influential names in interior design, furnishing homes of every kind around the world. The Sanderson One Sixty collection is a celebration of iconic design, with famous florals and countryside inspired motifs reimagined into a distinctive colour palette. Statement ‘brights’ sit alongside a range of classic colourways, adding a different dimension to archive designs. Remaining true to Sanderson’s heartland whilst showcasing its adaptability and relevance in a modern setting. Caverley – a new rose pink colourway of this early 19th century hand block print which is typically English in style and doesn’t it look beautifully contemporary in this setting. Hykenham is a classic floral from the talented hand of Kenneth Truman, produced for the first time as a wallpaper. Truman joined Sanderson in 1939 bringing an astonishing aptitude for botanical drawing to Sanderson’s designs for more than three decades. Sommerville was first created in 1988 by the Sanderson studio and is shown here in the stunning carmen / daffodil colourway. Perfect to add sunshine to your home every day!
“we lo ve this”
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Match with the Sanderson paint range from £47 per 2.5 litres
Night Fishing
Newby Green
Sand Tan
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Peony Pink
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Style trend
Maximalist – more is more! If Minimalist interiors leave you cold and wondering if anyone actually lives there! If City Living style feels bleak and leaves you asking for more, then perhaps ‘Maximalist’ is your style. The curating of collections of items, to enhance your interior. Lush layers of objects and textures create a luxurious interior, comfortable and safe, to retreat to, or simply relax in. Make your home your own and embrace pattern and colour with the Maximalist style.
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See how these over sized fish in Albany Lagoon create a tranquil effect when the colours are layered and spread across the room in the furnishings, plants and table accessories. Or go bold with this wonderfully wacky Mediterranean Lobster design from Mind the Gap, which has been
stunningly accessorised with boating memorabilia – doesn’t it just make you smile? Or a simple mantlepiece of beloved items, creates drama for this stunningly rich wallpaper design, Fantoosh from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
Wallpaper: Mind the Gap, Mediterranean Lobster mural £135 each
Wallpaper: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Fantoosh £89 per roll
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Wallpaper: Borastapeter, Herbarium £79 per roll
Whilst this Borastapeter wallpaper Herbarium, lets you run loose with layers of chalky toned colours, for bedding, toys and throws in this delightfully cute, childrens’ bedroom, but would work perfectly in a kitchen too with pastel coloured pots, pans and spoons to mix and match. This Sanderson classic design Chelsea, has been given a wonderful Retro midcentury revival to match its design heritage with the upcycled sideboard, dinky pink chair and chinaware perfectly complementing its 1950s heritage.
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Wallpaper: Sanderson, Chelsea £79 per roll
the Gap, The Vi Wallpaper: Mind
Wallpaper: Hattie Lloyd, Snapdragon mural £132 each
ch xen mural £175 ea
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“Introducing Ted Baker’s Fantasia Collection”
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Wallpaper: Eastern Tide
Unique, Refined & Hand-crafted Ted Baker Introducing Ted Baker’s Fantasia Collection – a luxurious selection of only the finest wallpapers. Unique, refined and hand-crafted in-house, this oh-so-premium range is on hand to liven up any room. Blending the understated with the ornate, this delightful Wallpaper: Lost Garden Trellis
edit was made for both sophistication and style. Kingdom - Ornate and vintage-inspired, this bold and opulent wallpaper will whisk you off to the wilderness. Finished in refined and statement-ready metallic detailing, this fine wallcovering is printed onto tinted foil and then embossed with a luxurious horizontal silk texture. Lost Garden Trellis - Inspired by a print from their archives, Ted Baker has given geometrics a vibrant and punchy makeover. In a delightful colour palette, this standout design is given a new, luxurious lease of life through their in-house digital printing technique. Eastern Tide - Where imagination runs wild, let this bold and energetic print inspire your adventurous side. Inspired by vintage artwork capturing the elements, images of dragons are conjoined for a furnishing of mystic proportions.
Adventure awaits!
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“Our desire to bring the outside in has never been more poignant. Nature spots have taken on a new, bittersweet beauty.”
Paula Taylor,
Colour & Trend Specialist, Graham & Brown.
oth Wallpaper: Aspen and Grasscl roll per £65 ture Tex
Wallpaper: Bloomsbury £65 per roll
Bringing the outside in with
Graham & Brown Reconnecting with nature when it comes to decorating our
The trend of individuals bringing the outside into their
homes is not a new phenomenon, but it is a lasting one.
homes coincides with the carbon conscious and sustainable
There’s just something about a natural aesthetic that we
messaging that is becoming so prevalent today. Graham &
simply can’t get enough of!
Brown have always had a deep respect and mindfulness of both their local and international environmental impact, they
When it comes to pattern, it’s natural to make a beeline for
work tirelessly to be as green as possible. All Graham & Brown
leafy or floral designs and it’s true that these are ideal, but
paper is sourced from FSC and PEFC approved managed
they are by no means the only option. If you plan to keep
forest, where they ensure the trees are replaced as they are
a lot of houseplants in the space, for instance, you might
felled, creating a 25-30 year life cycle.
want something a bit less statement such as the Glasscloth Texture plains. Furthermore, the Grasscloth Geo is a slick
After this period of upheaval there has been no better time
hybrid of grass texture and tessellating geometric shapes that
to consider the protective shell that is the home, and what it
serves a more modern interior beautifully. Accessorise it with
might mean to individuals in the future. At Graham & Brown
framed prints of abstract leaves and black nickel furniture to
they have been thrilled to see more Biophilic designs in
accentuate the contemporary look. Both are featured in the
people’s homes, and our increased connectivity to the natural
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environment through the use of colours, patterns and textures.
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“high quality embossed vinyls and cloth-style papers” 16 wallpaperdirect.com Marble Rose by Jane Churchill
Fowler Chantilly by Colefax and
Elegant Style
Jardine Florals by Colefax and Fowler
Colefax and Fowler Colefax and Fowler, Jane Churchill and Manuel Canovas
printed, creating an individual, hand-blocked feel, as striking
are renowned the world over for producing beautiful and
in traditional interiors as in modern schemes.
distinctive papers, from large-scale florals to textured plains. Though each design house carries its own unique style, they
Archive designs play a key part in Colefax and Fowler’s
are united by a combination of classicism and innovation.
heritage, with classics regularly revisited and recoloured for fresh appeal. The latest collection sees a return to small motifs,
Known for its timeless elegance, Colefax and Fowler has
florals and trellises, accompanied by a small series of block
been designing papers in the classic English style for many
print patterns for an elegant, subtly decorative for the home.
decades. Subtle global influences infuse these designs too, from Eastern and Swedish references, to inspiration found in
Defined by a fashionable, informal take on British style, Jane
antique textiles. Signature wallpapers include florals, tree-of-
Churchill’s papers are known for their strong decorative edge
life, rich damasks and a wide selection of delicate motifs and
and a bold colour palette. Seasonal collections embrace both
stripes in a range of subtle colours.
maximalist, country-inspired designs and sophisticated yet pared-back glamour with equal flair. Bold florals, combined
Classic papers, beloved for their perennial style, include
with pictorial and painterly designs, offer a modern take
Marchwood, with its elegant magnolia trail and the charmingly
on rural style. Meanwhile, high quality embossed vinyls
simple Swedish Tree, whose white painterly roses lend an
and cloth-style papers evoke a sense of contemporary luxe
appealing brushwork effect. Designs are often surface
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Inspired by charismatic French styles, Manuel Canovas’ papers are a natural extension of the brand’s printed fabric collections, whose graphic and figurative designs translate wonderfully into wallcoverings for a dynamic look. Highend digital printing techniques enable a faithful rendition of popular multi-colour fabrics, ensuring a refined, haute couture look, perfect for confident, dynamic interiors. An eclectic, highly decorative approach is highlighted in every collection, encompassing a variety of themes, from jungle and oriental, to historical and geometric. Many of the designs feature a spirit of adventure, journeying and exotic locations, as well as taking inspiration from rare archival documents. Conceived to embrace seasonal trends while retaining an air of timelessness, these papers are vibrant and colourful. Recent designs include re-coloured classic Toile de Jouy and exuberant figuratives, all embracing the individuality and passion for art d’vivre behind this French fabric house.
Haute Couture for walls!
e Churchill Rowan wallpapers by Jan
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Morny by Manuel Canovas
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“It is their most exclusive range yet”
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Edo mural £1085 each
New Collection
work Joana Santamans at
Coordonné
More pictorial than ever, murals in gold and silver.
Coordonné this year have brought us a stunning new
from the Spanish company who have been editing
collection of murals with their Random Metallics
wallpapers and fabrics since 1978.
collection, with its amazing new gold and silver metallic finishes. It is their most exclusive range yet and is inspired
With their new gold and silver glossy textured wallpaper,
by the coveted materials of the Silk Road. Chinoiserie
even the blacks and whites in the designs are fresher and
and Art Deco-influenced murals featuring some classic
appear purer than ever.
designs that have been reinvigorated with the glamour and opulence of precious metals. Innovation and Inspiration: this season’s two buzzwords
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Goldfinch Song £86.30 per roll
“the Spanish company who have been editing wallpapers and fabrics since 1978”
0 per roll Hidden Puma £86.3
We have also launched on wallpaperdirect this beautiful new
She has created the feeling of an open window in your home,
collection Naturae with the work of Joana Santamans, a
where nature can flow inside: authentic vertical gardens of
Catalan painter, who is passionate about observation, which
floral garlands; dense tapestries of wildflowers; slender birch
shows in her brush skills in large format; bringing together
trees, and an array of unique and expressive animals that will
the flora and fauna of the European continent with her
captivate and enthral.
sensitive and detailed perspective. It is a positive and energetic collection that supports the Coordonné often collaborates with renowned artists for their
premise of its author, that “nature is a visual richness and
signature collections, and on this occasion, Joana brings
becomes a vitamin for the soul.”
her own chromatic richness and impressive realism, typically found in the work of botanical and zoological scholars to these amazing wallpapers and murals.
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Naturae is a story with a happy ending; with nature we can distract ourselves from the pandemic and appreciate the habitat in which we live.
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a Wallpaper: Animali
Paste the wall
Laura Ashley is back! Famous for its fantasy florals and country classics, Laura Ashley is a staple for many modern country homes. From iconic archive pieces to beautiful new contemporary designs, all Laura Ashley wallpapers are paste the wall application, making decorating far quicker, easier and cleaner. Let’s take a look at some of the new designs available in the collection…
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Wallpaper: Tapestry Floral
“fantasy florals and country classics”
Wallpaper: Elderwood
Tapestry Floral Portraying everything we love about Laura Ashley, ‘Tapestry Floral’ is bloomin’ beautiful. Bursting with colour this stunning design has modernised the brands roots with a contemporary twist.
Elderwood Classic British design at its finest, this detailed design features blossoms, berries and birds in a traditional, autumnal print that brings life to any room.
Animalia Refreshed from the Laura Ashley archives, ‘Animalia’ is an iconic, fan-favourite that will last season after season. Featuring graceful cranes in flight, this design holds the ability to add both a contemporary and classic feel to your home. wallpaperdirect.com
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Rio
Ultimate Luxury
Fardis
Gator
Beautiful, luxury vinyl wallcoverings. We are delighted to add to our range of Fardis
pearlescent colours make a wall sing with sophistication.
wallcoverings this year and some of the highlights of the new collection are shown here.
Lima - A striking textured wallpaper, ‘Lima’ adds a natural sculpted finish to walls. Whether you see it as a wood or stone
Rio - A mesmeric feather themed wallpaper ‘Rio’ has been
effect, the final look is stunning and unique.
designed to visually comfort and relax through its delicate styling of embossed unique texture in a beautiful colour
Gator - Striking, reptilian-inspired wallpaper, ‘Gator’ offers
palette. This delightful wallpaper which adds a calming effect
beautiful colours and finishes with a modern and fashionable
to any room, uses layered levels of feathered texture to give
elegance. Transform your walls with a touch of opulence and
the illusion of depth whilst the fabulous soft metallic and
contemporary style.
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Lima
Gator
Lima
“Whether you see it as a wood or stone effect, the final look is stunning and unique.”
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Wallpaper: Atoll £79 per roll
roll Adornment £89 per Wallpaper: Dance of
Colour Collection by
Harlequin This season Harlequin have made it personal, with their ‘own the room’ edit of wallpapers. With some familiar designs and some lovely new patterns and colours. Their inspiration is all about making your home reflect you, a sentiment we are totally in agreement with too! Your space, your style, your choice – these wallpapers and fabrics will allow you to express yourself. Across modern damasks, statement florals and angular geometrics, featuring both new and bestselling creations, Harlequin puts the power of design squarely in your hands. 28
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Making your home reflect you: rewild, renew, retreat or reflect
REWILD If the beauty in nature calls to you… ‘Rewild’!
Harlequin Colour Edit wallpapers from £69 per roll
RENEW Elegant, ethereal, calming. This is ‘Renew’.
Wallpaper: Acropora £89 per roll
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Wallpaper: Melora £95 per roll
RETREAT Timeless looks and tranquil hideaways. Find your ‘Retreat’.
Harlequin Colour Edit wallpapers from £69 per roll
Clare Greenfield, head of design
REFLEC T The perfect tonic to our fastpaced lives… it’s time to ‘Reflect’.
for Harlequin says, “This launch is about giving people the freedom to express their individuality in the home, by creating a look that suits their personality. This is
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Wallpaper: Tulip (Erddig, Wrexham) c.1898
Collaboration Collection
Little Greene National Trust Papers II: Little Greene’s latest wallpaper book is another collaboration with Europe’s largest conservation charity, the National Trust. ‘National Trust Papers II’ is an eclectic collection of contemporary designs based on original patterns from the National Trust’s historic houses. Each wallpaper in the collection has been redrawn and recoloured, whilst respectfully acknowledging the traditional methods and materials from which they were originally crafted. Design elements are taken from Georgian and Victorian block-printed papers and from older, decorative objects including a leather wall-hanging and a 15th century tapestry.
The contemporary interpretation of each design makes this a truly timeless collection of papers for homes of all architectural styles. There are seven new patterns include the delightful, trailing ‘Massingberd Blossom’ from Gunby Hall in Lincolnshire, the playful and charming ‘Burges Snail’ from Knightshayes Court, authentic late Georgian ‘Beech Nut’, uncovered at Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk, a scrolling damask design ‘Tulip’ and delicate botanical ‘Millefleur’ inspired by a lovingly conserved tapestry at Montacute House.
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Wallpaper: Millefleur (Montacute House) c.1478
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Little Greene’s Marketing Director, Ruth Mottershead, is
that can be found within the National Trust’s historic houses,
delighted to be working in association with the National
which is why we are delighted to be collaborating with them
Trust once again:
on a second wallpaper collection. Seeing how the places in our care continue to inspire not just visitors, but contemporary
“We are immensely privileged to have access to the
interior design as well, is so thrilling. Not only will these
National Trust’s incredible portfolio of properties, that are
beautiful designs be a great addition to any home, but the
so beautifully looked after and treasured by the Trust on
sale of every single roll will help support our work looking
behalf of the nation. With the National Trust properties
after nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.”
each containing such diverse decoration, creating a collection that encompasses the wide-ranging styles found in these historically significant interiors is a real joy.”
A contribution from the sale of every roll of Little Greene wallpaper will be made in support of the National Trust’s
conservation work, to ensure the nation’s historic houses, Clare Brown, Head of Brand Licensing and Retailer Development for the National Trust, adds “Little Greene really understands and respects the decorative arts and designs
gardens and open spaces can be enjoyed for
generations to come.
ightshayes Court) c.1878 Wallpaper: Burges Snail (Kn
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Wallpaper: Massingberd Blossom (Gunby Hall) c.1905
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Affordable and desirable
Arthouse - at the heart of your home We always love to see the latest collection from Arthouse
when they started out over twenty years ago. Drawing on the
here at wallpaperdirect. You can guarantee, affordable and
latest trends, their team of in-house designers are constantly
desirable patterns to meet everyone’s taste and pocket with
creating new wallcoverings, including contemporary must-
their collections.
haves, classics with a twist, designs that fuel imaginations and distinctive looks for wow-factor rooms. So, whether you know
Arthouse are as passionate about design now, as they were
Wallpaper: Toucan
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what you’re looking for – or need a little help – you’ll find a
£13.99 per roll
Wallpaper: Jasmine Garden £14.99
Wallpaper: Wipe Clean Space Scene £12.98 per roll 9 per roll k Elephant Grove £1 Wallpaper: ArtiStic
Wallpaper: Wipe Clean Dot Grid £12.98 per roll
“inspiring people to choose colour for their home, based on the way it makes them feel.”
whole host of ideas, in an array of colours and innovative finishes. Leading the way in wallpaper innovation here in the UK, Arthouse recently introduced
ArtiSTICK to the British market, which makes DIY easy with its unique adhesive that can be applied to a prepared surface with minimal fuss. Using the self-adhesive technology, the wallpaper allows both novices and experts to transform any wall or surface in three easy steps – peel off the backing, stick to your desired wall or surface and enjoy extra time for a brew!
Suitable for whole room upgrades, feature walls and upcycling old furniture, ArtiSTICK can be moved and repositioned upon application and removed from surfaces with minimal residue left behind. Continuing their innovative ideas, Arthouse have also brought us this year a range of wipe clean wallpaper with a high gloss finish design, which allows you to write or draw on the surface with a dry wipe pen and then wipe it off with a damp cloth. Hang like wallpaper and use like a whiteboard! wallpaperdirect.com
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Caroline Woolmer, head of design at Arthouse says “Our latest designs are a mix of trend setting design as well as artistic techniques that will add texture to walls. Giving our designers the chance to draw inspiration from around them, is how we produce some of our favourite wallpaper designs.” And we have to agree, you can always rely on Arthouse to provide an eclectic mix of affordable wallcoverings: trendy tropical prints, exotic birds, smart contemporary geometric , together with a range of heavyweight vinyl patterns, metallic and glitter effect and delightful children’s designs too. Arthouse have every room covered!
Wallpaper: Pastel Geo £12.98 per roll
Wallpaper: Lazzaro £2 2 per roll
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Wallpaper: PLinear Geo £10.99 per roll
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Halcyon wallpaper Wallpaper: Norman with
Wallpaper: Sonder
New Brand
“my design inspiration comes from the beautiful Cornish landscape”
Wear the Walls
We love this amazing home style interiors brand, Wear the Walls.
We were so impressed that here at
Carrie Brightly and thought we’d put a few
wallpaperdirect are delighted to say we took the
questions to her.
decision to stock these gorgeous new wallpapers. Wear the Walls was founded by Carrie
So who is Carrie Brightly? I have always been enchanted by the
Brightley, an interior’s print protégé with ten
colourful works of William Morris, Joseph
years’ experience designing for the iconic
Frank and Celia Birtwell. I graduated with
Liberty London and super trendy print house,
degree in Print Design from Leeds College
House of Hackney.
of Art in 2011 and have worked for a decade, for some of the most reputable textile
And recently we caught up with designer/owner
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Credit: Carrie and Thomas on their wedding day
inspired Credit: Geoffrey looking
The business is run from our home in Cornwall on the rugged North Coast and my design inspiration comes from the beautiful Cornish landscape. And it was important to us that
with fabric, wallpaper, lampshades, and cushions. We are
our deep-rooted love of nature and the desire to preserve it,
a ‘slow-fashion’ brand, we are not about the throw-away
is echoed in our ethical practises within their brand.
culture. We encompass all-natural fabrics, and expertly made pieces designed to be loved and cherished for
The shoot was all done in our home in Perranporth,
generation. Any production off-cuts are reimagined as
Cornwall. We moved in, in December 20 and 2 months
items in our fashion accessory line.
later it was transformed! Wear the Walls operates, where possible, with a ‘Made in How was starting a business during a global pandemic?
England’ ethos. Keeping production local keeps our CO2
Joining forces with her supportive husband Thomas, the
footprint down and maintains a transparent and ethical
duo set out to launch the brand in February of 2020 just
supply chain. We aim to always support brilliant British
before the pandemic broke. We launched our print brand,
Manufacturing and the UK economy.
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And who is that very cute dog in your photos and the smart cat?
Yes they are our pets! they always want to get involved, Norman is our British shorthaired cat and is 3 and Geoffrey is our French Bulldog puppy who is 7 months. Both very cute! All wallpapers are £119 per roll.
Wallpapers, fabric, lampshades and
cushions available at wallpaperdirect, and from all branches of Brewers.
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Style trend Modern country What is the ‘modern’ in modern country style? Well OK so the first thing is, you don’t need to live in the country to crave the country look and the modern country style is the perfect solution; creating a cohesive country look whilst being respectful of your urban living situation. And that is what makes it modern! Gentle patterns, and small-scale repeating motifs are the perfect background for this style, to create a comforting, cosy country feel. And one of the best arbiters of this style is the Jane Churchill brand, who bring a gentle feminine touch to the country styling in their classic wallpaper ranges. Shown here from their latest collection is the delightful Tassi design, with its small scale almost tile like repeating pattern and Nerissa with an all-over honeysuckle pattern. Included in this collection are new colourways of the ever-popular March Hare motif wallpaper; which has rows of hares, running in opposite directions. It is perfect in its simplicity and versatility both for adult and children’s rooms.
Ja Wallpaper:
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l, Nerissa ne Churchil
Pure Dove Wallpaper: Morris,
ll and Rose £76 per ro
Of course, the very first name we think of when talking about Country style, is the William Morris brand with its masterful reinvention of the classic, authentic patterns from Mr Morris himself and many of his contemporaries in the Arts and Crafts movement. As well as new colourways of classic designs, in recent years we have also had a stunning neutral range of wallpapers from their ‘Pure’ collections. Shown here is a masterclass in neutrals with this amazing new look for the Dove and Rose design.
Wallpaper: Jane Churchill, Tassi all wallpapers £58 per roll
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Wallpaper: Borastapeter,
Hazel £62 per roll
Similarly, Sanderson entice us regularly with collections, which would have made a Jane Austin heroine feel at home – with their pared back simplicity underlying the sophistication of the print processes needed to re-create these paste the wall versions of traditional designs. This new colouring of the Pinjara Trellis makes a sweetly perfect country bedroom look. From Sweden, we have Sandberg giving us their take on modern country with this gentle all over floral design – Linda – styled with modern interior furnishings and relaxed bedding. 46 wallpaperdirect.com Wallpaper: Sanderson, Pinjara Trellis £59 per roll
Borastapeter’s Hazel design is another charming Nature inspired design; with a green leaf pattern, whose gentle curves, create a soothing
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background for both bedroom and living areas. Whilst Arthouse’s Nature Panel is an affordable modern take on the country look. It would look perfect in a kitchen or family dining area. Icelandic Surf
Wallpaper: A rthouse, Nat ure Panel £8.99 per roll
Quiet Oasis
Tapestry
Conker
Wallpaper: Sandberg, Linda £104 per roll
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Birds of Paradise
Exclusive
Angel Trumpets
Isabelle Boxall
Botanical Garden – the new collection of wallpapers from our in-house Designer Isabelle Boxall. We have been delighted with the reception to Isabelle’s
plant in full flower, with beautiful white cockatoos perching
English Garden collection of designs, with its strong garden
on the branches. Comic chameleons and jewel coloured
flower inspiration and so commissioned Isabelle to pursue a
beetles and butterflies complete the lush scene. Whilst
new flight of fancy.
Angel Trumpets has these magnificent flowers, with boldly coloured hummingbirds and sweet butterflies. And the
This time she has picked up on the prevailing zeitgeist for
Orchid Jungle design has amazing shaped and coloured
dreams of exotic travel destinations. Her flowers are still as
flowers, ferns and moths.
botanically detailed but some have become become tropical and she includes hummingbirds and cockatoos in her artwork.
Isabelle hasn’t lost her passion for garden flowers and butterflies in this new collection which includes: Hydrangea,
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Passion Flower and Foxgloves and Hollyhocks.
Autumn Hydrangea: celebrates the most popular of English
delicate spiral tendrils and includes Orange Tip butterflies
garden plants, the Hydrangea, in all its vibrant colours and
settled on the flowers and cute snails climbing the stems.
has an almost magical feel in the glistening shades of colour and lace-like skeletons of dried flowers where Speckled Wood
Foxglove Garden: A beautifully detailed wallpaper design
butterflies flit between the last of the blooms.
celebrating English country garden flowers, with elegant Foxgloves, Hollyhocks, Verbena and Daisies. A dew-
Passiflora: Stunning detail of the beautiful ‘passion flower’,
covered spider’s web, like a piece of jewellery is hidden
a climbing flower with exotic looking flowers and fruits and
in the detail.
“Isabelle hasn’t lost her passion for garden flower s and butterflies in this new collection”
Autumn Hydrange a
Th e da rk , Stor m co lo ur wa y of Au tu mn Hy dr an ge a is ce leb ra te d on ou r co ve r.
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Wallpaper: Macarthur Park £120 per roll
Wallpaper: Chinese Floral £120 per roll
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Wallpaper: Japanese Floral £120 per roll
Charismatic. Fearless. Eccentric Florence Broadhurst We are delighted to welcome this inaugural collection of wallpaper designs to Wallpaperdirect – revisited and reimagined for the 21st century this is an amazing collection from an extraordinary personality in the design world. Florence Broadhurst - Charismatic, fearless and eccentric, she lived an amazingly colourful life of self-reinvention. Changing her name, her appearance, even her voice, she took on an array of different personas. Leaving her humble beginnings in the Australian outback, she became ‘Bobby Broadhurst’, a showgirl in the Far East in the 1920s. In 1940s London, from a salon on Bond Street, she clothed the aristocracy (and even the Queen Mother!) as ‘French’ couturier ‘Madame Pellier’. A flamboyant socialite, she lived life to the full. Florence was a creative genius with an exquisite eye, and an astute businesswoman. Back in her native Australia, she created over 500 beautiful wallpaper and textile designs through the 1960s and 70s which were sought after all over the globe. And it is these designs that are now recreated in this amazing new wallpaper collection, which takes its influences from her travels and exuberant personality. Her extraordinary designs have been reimagined into a modern yet authentic style, inspired by the colourful chapters of her life. Beautiful chinoiserie, flamboyant florals, bold geometrics and Far Eastern inspired wallcoverings are created using traditional printing techniques, bringing quintessential quirky and luxury style to your home. Sadly, in 1977, Florence’s prolific period of design was brought to a tragic end when she was brutally murdered in her design studio in Sydney. Her murder remains unsolved to this day. But she has left behind an amazing legacy, which we hope you will enjoy as much as we do.
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Kameo
New Collection
Karl Lagerfeld Renown for his modern revival of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld’s new wallpaper collection is a breath of fresh air – with simple but stylish motifs aimed at the young at heart. Encompassing the extravagance and style of the late Karl Lagerfeld, the collection includes his own iconic silhouette and notable signature designs and sketches, luxurious motifs, notorious quilted effects and love for stripes in wonderful vinyl wallcoverings. The Paris, France design house of Karl Lagerfeld launched this new collection which reflects the distinctive trademark of the legendary fashion designer’s aesthetic expression, of combining Parisian classics with a rock-chic attitude and tailored silhouettes. A style which made him a very successful designer and world recognised celebrity.
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On a personal level, he was passionate about interior design and frequently redecorated his homes with different materials, colours, and artistic themes, which we hope you will find reflected in this collection. The first partnership between Karl Lagerfeld and the German based wallpaper manufacturer A.S. Creation dates back to 1993, when the two brands first cocreated a collection of wallpapers. The 2021 collaboration builds on this history, with a new mix of exclusive patterns. The collection includes Sketch based on Karl Lagerfeld’s original, handdrawn sketches which express his unparalleled creativity. Now featured on a wallpaper, these sketches are no longer hidden in a private atelier but displayed for all to enjoy. Leopard – which is inspired by classic animal print motifs, combines the appearance of a leopard’s spots wittily with the letters K A R L. Similarly, the Kameo wallpaper features all-over prints of Karl Lagerfeld’s unmistakable profile combined with finely embossed lettering. We hope you will agree that this collection doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers on style and quality as you would expect when taking inspiration from one of the greatest designers, of the last half of the 20th century.
Leopard
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Look out on Instagram for a chance to win a Karl Lagerfeld handbag.
“simple but stylish motifs aimed at the young at heart”
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Wallpaperdirect Exclusive “Clarke & Clarke’s Woodstar wallpaper part of the exclusive collection available only from Wallpaperdirect. Shown here with the co-ordinating Woodstar and Fiore fabrics both of which are available to purchase by the metre or to use with our bespoke Made to Measure service.”
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Wallpaper Woodstar £89 per roll Fabric: Woodstar £36.50 per metre Fiore £40.50 per metre
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New for 2021
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Wallpaper: Tropique £16 per roll ti £31 per roll Wallpaper: Serenge
New for 2021 is this eclectic collection of wallpapers, brought together to celebrate Nature in its very green, and very lush magnificence!
Wallpaper: St orck £25 per roll
The trend for all things Jungle continues and these wallcoverings bring us more leaves in an array of colours and textural patterns. But more than just leaves we delighted to be able to show animals, birds, flowers and rich colour patterns in these designs. We hope you will love them as much as we do. Priced from £10.99 per roll and available on-line at wallpaperdirect.com. wallpaperdirect.com
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Your questions, with..
Ask Richard Our inhouse decorating expert
Why do you recommend that we order a sample first? They are only A4 size.
Artist Mural: Wal Dark
mural £320 each
Christine, Chester Just as we would recommend that you use a sample pot of paint, to check you have the right colour, we would recommend that you order a sample of the wallpaper first. This is so that you can get an idea of the true colour and texture of the wallpaper.
You do need to ensure that your wallpaper is correctly and securely adhered to the wall. Prepare the wall with a wallpaper primer sealer, and then using a good quality ready mixed adhesive, such as Albany Super Smooth, put up your lining paper and then your decorative wallpaper.
Unfortunately, different mobile and computer screens vary a lot in their colour settings. And there is no substitute for the actual paper. We can show the pattern on-line, how it repeats and its scale and show what it looks like in various room settings but not what the true colour will look like in your home. In addition, so many wallpapers have metallic or lustre effects, which we can try to show you with photography but again, nothing compares with holding the paper in your hand.
Can you use wallpaper in a bathroom? Rebecca, Brighton
Handy Tip: Always use a ready mixed wallpaper paste, and for the very best adhesion use a wallpaper primer sealer on the bare stripped wall before applying your top papers.
It is important to remember that any wallpaper can be used in a bathroom or kitchen with care. It is just a matter of personal choice which type of wallpaper you choose. The
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main thing you need to consider is whether the room is well
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Wallpaper: Bom be’s Fernery £1 40
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Wallpaper: Octopoda £160 per roll
New Brand
Josephine Munsey Joining us at wallpaperdirect this year is a new brand name, as
of using a computer, Josephine likes to draw the repeats
former Cole & Son designer Josephine Munsey launches her
herself: this is what gives her wallpaper its painterly, hand-
first collection of wallpapers in 2021.
finished quality. It is only at the end of the creative process that the artwork is scanned in to and checked on a computer.
The designs were produced during lockdown at her studio in Stroud, in Gloucestershire. They feature Josephine’s intricate,
All Josephine’s wallpapers are printed in Britain by a
intriguing designs, which begin with a simple sketch of the
long-established manufacturer in Lancashire and we are
repeat, drawn in pencil or a fine-line pen. After that, a small
delighted to be able to offer you these wallpapers here at
section of the design is painted in colour, as a trial. Once the
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