Wallpaperdirect Autumn/Winter 2012 by Life Media Group

The magazine from the wallpaper experts

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Autumn/Winter issue

Cr e a t i v Ideas e f o r Yo u H o me r

New Season, New Inspiration

Wallpapering Do’s and Don’ts Discover the Secrets of Using Pattern Decorating your home with paint and wallpaper is made easy online www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk

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Editor’s Note

As the winter approaches and we recover from a year of wonderful celebrations and an unsettled economic outlook it has never been a better time to prepare our homes for snuggling up in front of the fire, entertaining friends and family or simply enjoying the comfort of our own surroundings.

It isn’t all about spending lots of cash to get the perfect look and we are seeing some of our favourite brands introducing less expensive wallpapers to ease the expense of the transformation. The launch of Sion by Harlequin has been hugely popular, not only with its fresh young contemporary look but its affordability. Sanderson Home is also a welcome sight as the new collection ‘Maycott’ delivers truly beautiful style and design expected from such a quintessentially British brand at good prices. The autumn trends are really exciting, bringing the outside in with raw elements, edgy geometrics and painterly floral patterns.

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New Season, New

38 The secrets

of using pattern

Wallpapering Do’s and Don’ts Discover the Sec rets of Decorating your

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Discover the tricks behind choosing and using patterned wallcoverings to transform your home

Wallpapering do’s and don’ts Use our step-by-step guide to achieve the perfect finish every time with ease

New season, new inspiration

We also have exciting new developments with the introduction of Harlequin lighting, rugs and more bedding accessories to help you get the complete look. Our newly updated fabrics area enables you to see fabrics from your favourite brands and we show you how they will look at your window with different headings – so much easier.

32 Learn how to update your kitchen with ease.

36 Bejewel your walls with Kandola wallpaper

46 Ignite your child’s imagination with the latest Disney décor

Get an opulent look with the latest from Designer’s Guild Eijffinger’s wallpapers deliver brilliant and unexpected ideas

48 Explore Sophie Conran’s new and personal collection

Discover Harlequin’s classic collection for contemporary homes

Combine Albany’s latest wallpaper designs and traditional paint colours for great new looks

Editor Melanie Adams Features Editor Samantha Scott-Jeffries Production Designer Harriet Weston

Thanks to: Miriam Bennett Printers Warners Midlands, Lincolnshire PE10 9PH

62 Choosing paint colours has just got simpler with Little Greene’s clever new chart 65 Paint your home in the colours of the silver screen

Paint your walls in autumn’s rich hues

Melanie Adams

16 Be your own interior designer! Use Harlequin’s extensive range to create a polished look

30 Discover the enduring appeal of Lincrusta

Sanderson unveils designer looks for less

An English woman’s home is her castle - enjoy it!

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24 Artist Melissa White on her creative collaboration with Zoffany

We bring you a round up of the hottest styles for homes this season

I hope the magazine will give you some inspiration to create the look that is just right for you.

Read our digital version and shop online at

20 Don’t miss the chance to win one of three Harlequin shopping sprees in our competition

We have continued to bring more exciting new brands to Wallpaperdirect and Andrew Martin, Carlucci di Chivasso, Hibou Home, Louise Body, Ralph Lauren and St.Vitus are among our favourites.

Managing Director/Publisher Lee Mansfield Commercial Director Simon Skinner Editorial Director Grant Scott

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New Trends AUTUMN/WINTER

This season’s hottest wallcoverings are all about impact. The new collections offer endless options for simply transforming a room. Whatever your personal style, the new collections offer something for everyone with both natural textures and clever optical illusions, as well as strong, stunning geometrics and soft painterly patterns. What they all have in common is their ability to create a completely new look for your walls.

Raw Elements

Bringing the outside in is a big trend this season and now is your chance to have a piece of nature in your home. From richly detailed Scandinavian inspired designs to bold animal prints, it’s easy to transform your home into an autumnal wonderland. This season walls are doing the job of soft furnishings by adding a much needed texture to all types of homes

Make visitors green with envy as they lust over your luxury walls adorned with feathers, bricks and wood effects. This season walls are doing the job of soft furnishings by adding a much needed texture to all types of homes; bringing wow factor, interest and a style to suit all from cosy country cottages to sleek city apartments. Like Trompe L’Oeil, these are also papers with the ability to perform an architectural cheat, so you can create the illusion of an original brick alcove

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for example, or fool the eye into seeing a wall surface that appears to be expensive tile. Mix harder architectural textures with soft hues of blue paint to rich berry red shades to create comfort with style.

Geo-mazing This year, geometric prints have taken a step forward. No longer are they just the standard pleat designs of years gone by, they have grown up! From retro prints to homely colour palettes, the new look patterns have so much to offer; from adding depth to walls to showcasing intense 3D patterns, all create a work of art in your home. Offering an optical illusion for your walls, intriguing fans, delicate diamonds and symmetrical medallions are perfect for rooms on show. This is a look that is perfect for both fans of vintage and retro style, as well as lovers of all things contemporary, breathing new life into retro inspired repeat patterns to stunning effect. 3 4 5

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Be proud and bold by mixing wallcoverings with spice like paint colours for a rich, deep and homely look, ideal for bachelor pads.

Painterly Patterns Don’t let the summer months disappear too fast, add a slice of freshness to your walls with a mix of delicate florals and peaceful prints. In a host of shades from yellows, to greens, pinks and even metallics, painterly patterns are available in an abundance of themes to suit all tastes and don’t have to scream girly. They are suitable for everyone and every room in the house.

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They add enduring interest to an office, elegant scenes to a dining room as well as a feminine edge to bedrooms and a boutique hotel appeal to guest rooms. These exciting prints look their best when mixed with paint tones of pinks, pastel greens and strong blues taking your walls through every season of the year. Particularly stunning in kitchens and bathrooms, let these beautiful wallcoverings tell a story. From fresh florals to striking hand print designs and sketch effects, your walls will be your very own piece of artwork.

1. Memories KW7521 £39.95 per roll 2. Albany Wood Panelling 8951-27 £19.99 per roll 3. Etosha T1868 £64 per roll 4. MissPrint Mountains MISP1052 £59.95 per roll 5. Romano Brick 823701 £14.29 per roll 6. Louise Body Shelf Blue £60 per roll 7. House of Hackney H201-4 £148 per mural

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Sabine 212003 £32 per roll Blossom Bough 211993 £35 per roll

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Home Sweet Home There was a ripple of excitement at wallpaperdirect when we heard the news... just as our favourite fashion designers have created diffusion lines that are chic but easy on the purse strings, Sanderson have launched HOME for furnishings with Sanderson HOME. Here’s how you can get a beautiful designer look for less.

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SANDERSON

ometimes re-decorating a room from scratch can feel like a big financial investment, not least if you are design conscious, like your look to be fully co-ordinated or want the finished scheme to stand the test of time. However, Sanderson have just made taking the plunge easier for those wanting their designer look on a thrifty budget. This internationally renowned brand with The Royal Warrant has developed a diffusion line which offers wallpapers in their unmistakable English style and quality at outstanding value, making the starting point for a new look highly accessible.

At wallpaperdirect, we’ve fallen in love with Maycott, their first collection. In the true spirit of Sanderson, Maycott is quintessentially English in its subject matter, drawing upon the traditional English garden, with

the design team’s new interpretations feel contemporary and the colour palettes fresh. Furthermore, these medium scale patterns are also easy to use in both large interiors and small cottage scale spaces, all of which makes for effortless decorating.

Unmistakable English style and quality at outstanding value

Angel Ferns is based on a collection of old botanical prints from the Sanderson archive depicting delicately painted ferns, yet the simple, bold arrangement of the repeat pattern gives the design a contemporary edge. Fleur Trellis, with its small scale leafy trellis dotted with tiny flowers is perfect

flowers, hedgerows and woodlands as timeless inspiration. Yet whilst some of the wallpapers are based on designs or ‘documents’ rediscovered from the extensive Sanderson archive,

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alone or for contrasting with other wallpaper patterns and prints from the collection. Blossom Bough is an elegant trailing design that feels spring fresh and versatile enough to grace the walls of almost any room in the house. Whilst Lilacs, is a lively, feminine floral that’s perfect for a bedroom. Our verdict is that not only are these papers easy to decorate with, live with and create a scheme around, the fact that the Sanderson team have designed this as a “paste the wall” collection mean they are easy to hang too.

perfect for those seeking a soft contemporary look that will also stand the test of time With Maycott as the first of many affordable diffusion collections that the Sanderson Studio will develop for HOME each year, it is easy to see how continually updating a room will be tempting. Yet as always with Sanderson, this is a collection that’s perfect for those seeking a soft contemporary look that will also stand the test of time. In short, Maycott displays so many of the elements that have made Sanderson a must have brand for homes for over 150 years. Now suddenly creating a designer look at home for less seems so simple.

Fleur Trellis 212008 £35 per roll

Angel Ferns 211995 £32 per roll

Lilacs 211985 £35 per roll

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A New Opulence

With a glorious colour palette and innovative effects, the new collection from Designers Guild contains many elements of their trademark style, as well as inspiration for those seeking a little luxury. With their use of vibrant but livable hues, tumbling florals and clever co-ordinating designs, Designers Guild brings life, zest and personality to interiors. All wrapped in a style that is unmistakably theirs, this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wallcoverings are no exception. These are brand new looks to invigorate homes and inspire decorators everywhere, that look poised to set a new luxurious trend. This season the Castellani collection brings organic shades amidst vivid tones and clever, innovative techniques that achieve new luxe finishes to explore, giving even more choice for walls than ever before. These are papers that make grand statements alone, or can be layered in the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

trademark style, to create a fully co-ordinated look. At wallpaperdirect, we always like to see something completely new, and this season weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been inspired by the new Saraille papers from this collection which feel exotic. This series of stunning dip dye linen designs with intense colour shading fade from the deepest brights to the purest white. All cleverly created as a dynamic digitally printed wallpaper panel in five colour ways, these are tones that remind us of an Indian summer, perfect for bringing a sense of visual warmth and vibrancy to interiors. This, however, is not the only unexpected design in the Castellani collection. 1

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Geometrics are embellished with lustre at Designers Guild this Autumn/ Winter. Grautrait & Vever, dynamic geometric designs, feature a shadowed small-scale diamond pattern that creates the illusion of depth. Grautrait is embellished with a light reflective textured surface, and Vever with fine beading. Giuliano, another design, features geometric lozenge motifs printed onto holographic paper that creates an iridescent effect that changes with the light.

For something equally as lavish, yet more architectural, Celestine and Florentine are wallpapers that emulate the effect of cool marble. Conversely Castellani and Tesserae add opulence with flocked velvets, the latter of which, has a matt finish and is embossed with a tiled effect.

These new designs are inspired by the hidden treasures found within Royal residences If it is the more intricate designs that capture your imagination then we recommend that you also explore the fourth instalment of The Royal Collection of Wallpapers by Designers Guild - Rosa Chinensis.

Inspired by the private residences during the reign of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as well as the Chinese rooms at Buckingham Palace, these wallpapers will add luxury to every Englishman’s castle.

Pavonia P601/01 £185 per panel

Gautrait P597/12 £75 per roll

Saraille P600/01 £185 per panel

Saraille P600/02 £185 per panel

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Arboretum PQ008/04 £59 per roll

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Flora PQ009/15 £59 per roll

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In Perfect Harmony Want to create a polished look at home without hiring an interior designer? Harlequin have made achieving a fully co-ordinated look easy, with a range of home accessories that work beautifully with their wallpapers. 1

When it comes to decorating a room from scratch, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much to be done! Our experience at wallpaperdirect, is that a project that should be creative and exciting can sometimes feel all consuming or tiring when it comes to hunting down the perfect accessories to complete the look. Not all of us have the time or indeed the eye to choose the exact right finishing touches to complement our schemes, and getting it wrong can lead to costly mistakes or unfinished rooms that are never quite complete Luckily, help is at hand! The clever team at Harlequin have just expanded their home accessories range, enabling canny shoppers and DIY enthusiasts to buy the essential elements to co-ordinate with their wallcoverings when they shop at wallpaperdirect.

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CREATING A COMPLETE LOOK

For the bedroom, Harlequin’s own luxurious brand bed linen in 180 thread count cotton percale, has been devised to complement their best selling designs. We love the smart Bali Stripe Charcoal Bedding, with its signature Harlequin stripe in varying widths on one side of the duvet cover, and a two-colour horizontal stripe on the reverse. The oxford pillowcases with a vertical stripe and accent stitching complete the look. Orsina is another firm favourite. This statement design of overblown blooms is based on a beautiful fabric design from the Folia collection. The duvet cover offers two looks with a profusion of flowerheads on one side or a vertical multi-stripe on the reverse, piped in decadent purple. With a choice of two pillowcase options in a bright stripe or the floral pattern with a plain reverse, it is possible to modify the look to suit your mood, or when used in a guest bedroom, the personality of your visitor!

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1. Curtains: Orisna 120124 £37 per metre, Seat: Akin 130532 £37 per metre, Rug: Bella Stripe rug from £310 each 2. Rug: Barcode rug from £310 each, Curtains: Josefa 130349 £39 per metre, Seat: Flavia 120116 £37 per metre 3. Duvet: Orsina Double Duvet 58005 £75 each, Oxford Pillowcase: 58025 £20 each, Housewife Pillowcase: striped 58020 £12 each, Rug: Bella Stripe from £310 each 4. Duvet: Bali Stripe Charcoal Double Duvet 43005 £75 each, Oxford Pillowcase: 43020 £20 each,

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designs that perfectly complement the colours, patterns and styles of their wallcoverings

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Harlequinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sumptuous range of cushions bring a boudoir feel to a well dressed bed, or comfort to a sofa. With a variety of silks, velvets and weaves that co-ordinate with their wallcoverings, all of the cushions are supplied with a plump, feather filled pad, making styling in the perfect textures and hues, effortless. Lighting is a design element that is often tricky for the amateur decorator to master. Collaborating with the UK manufacturer Elstead, Harlequin have launched a range of lamps in designs that perfectly complement the colours, patterns and styles of their wallcoverings. Choosing the right scale and kind of lighting that is required is all that is needed, this elegant and fashionable collection

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Finally, finish off the look in any room with a rug that you can not only sink your feet into, but feast your eyes upon. Hand tufted in a graphic or statement design, these rugs work wonderfully with Harlequin wallcoverings and accessories, or to bring interest to an existing, neutral scheme. With options to either fully coordinate or complement your walls, accessorising with Harlequin is a great way to be creative in adding those finishing touches to your home, whilst being confident that colour, pattern, finish and quality will be spot on. 5. Curtains: Silhouette 130330 £75 per metre, Wallpaper: Silhouette 60118 £52 per roll, Rug: Enigma rug from £340 each 6. Selection of Harlequin cushions: Vortex Cushion £50, Luxe Cushion £40 7. Wallpaper: Demeter Stripe 110192 £49 per roll, Rug: Tembok rug from £310 each, Duvet: Tembok Double Duvet 451005 £15 each, Housewife Pillowcase striped: 451020 £12 each 8. Wallpaper: Demeter Stripe 110192 £49 per roll, Lamp: Balance Floor Lamp HQB/ Balance FL £400 each, Sofa: Folia Velvet 130405 £58 per metre

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CREATING A COMPLETE LOOK Bright Spark

This delicate Bubble Table Lamp is ﬁnished with a beautiful shade in Harlequin’s Kallianthi fabric, by designer Clarissa Hulse.

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Base Note

Covered in striking Vortex Momentum in charcoal and silver, this is the perfect base note in a pile of co-ordinating cushions.

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See The Light

The obelisque shaped Ascent Floor Lamp is sleek. Its neutral shade and polished nickel ﬁnish will complement any scheme.

£630

Shade Shifter

With Boutique Velvet Ruby on one side and Mushroom on the other, this Boutique Velvet Cushion is a versatile chameleon.

£180

Adding Polish £400

Whether you want to fully co-ordinate or are seeking one must have piece, add ﬁnesse to any room with these Harlequin accessories. Colour Pop

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Statement Piece

Make a fabulous, ﬂamboyant statement in any room with this Tembok rug in an eclectic mix of mouthwatering colours.

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This contemporary cantilever ﬂoor lamp in dark brown, matt copper ﬁnish, is called the Balance Floor Lamp and strikes a stylish tone.

£310

Add a pleasing pop of colour and an intriguing, sumptuous texture with a cushion covered in Momentum Ascent fabric.

Add a dash of modern, retro glamour with the Contour Platinum Table Lamp with its platinum glazed ceramic base.

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Graphic Design

The bold geometric design of this Iona rug is surprisingly easy to live with and co-ordinates with many wallcoverings by Harlequin.

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£1000 giveaway There is one £500 top prize and two runner up prizes of £250 each to spend on Harlequin products on wallpaperdirect.co.uk

HARLEQUIN have consistently built on their reputation for innovative design, product quality and exceptional service. This offer is available on all Harlequin wallpaper, fabric, lighting, cushions and bedding on wallpaperdirect.

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To enter, email your answer to us at competitions@wallpaperdirect.co.uk This competition is open to anyone, excluding employees of C Brewer & Sons Ltd, their families, agencies or anyone professionally connected with the competition. If you correctly answer the question above by the closing date you will automatically be registered for the prize draw and subject to these Terms and Conditions. Closing date is 30/11/12 and winners will be chosen on 3/12/12 at Brewers Head Office by the Wallcoverings Manager, whose decision will be final. For details of the prizewinners, send SAE to Brewers Head Office, Albany House, Ashford Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3TR. There is one main prize of £500 and two runners up prizes of £250 each to spend on Harlequin products at wallpaperdirect.co.uk. Prizes must be taken by 30/06/13 and no cash alternative will be available for any part of the prizes. Promoter: C Brewer & Sons Ltd, Albany House, Ashford Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3TR.

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Jøtul F 163 won silver in the Best Heating Product category in House Beautiful Awards 2011

White as snow This is a small wood stove with a new and unique look designed by Hareide Design, the renowned Norwegian Designer. The wood stove has large side glasses that give a great view to the fire. The glass keeps especially clean because of a special reflective coating that increases the temperature on the inside of the glass. An efficiency of more than 80% combined with very low particle emissions make this stove one of the most efficient and clean burning ever launched with the added benefit that this model has been approved for burning wood in DEFRA smoke control areas. It is also available in either black paint or black enamel. If required shorter legs are available for installation into smaller fireplace openings. More information available at www.jotuluk.com

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ZOFFANY

Making History Zoffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest collection is both perfect for contemporary homes and steeped in history. We discovered how artist Melissa White breathed new life into Elizabethan designs that had laid dormant for 400 years.

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ou’d be forgiven for thinking that the latest collection from Zoffany has been devised from scratch it feels so full of energy, yet you would be very, very wrong. These striking, rich, bold designs were first painted straight onto walls by craftsmen in Elizabethan times to decorate the homes of the wealthy. The clear, vibrant palette that was so expensive to achieve, reflected their social status. Over time, many of the paintings were inevitably lost, yet a handful have been salvaged or revealed behind panelling in grand houses during renovations. Melissa White, a mural artist and specialist in Elizabethan painted decoration describes these as “buried treasures, laying dormant for over 400 years.”

“There is a fashion for large scale ﬂorals, forest scenes and adult fairytale settings” - Melissa White

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Verdure Tapestry Green 310431 £90 per mural panel. Mille Fleur 310442 £52 per roll Merchant House Stripe 310461 £52 per roll Melissa White in her studio.

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It was White and her colleague David Cuttmore who collaborated with the design house Zoffany in order to bring these forgotten jewels back to life. In her Hastings studio, Melissa White and Cuttmore worked with the original ‘documents’ to carefully reproduce the magnificent designs by hand. Often working from a small, rare fragment in bad condition, White sees her work as “a way of keeping original Elizabethan style alive and making it accessible to the public. It’s my mission to preserve them.” For whilst a small amount of Elizabethan designs are available to view in museums, they have never to her knowledge been reproduced in any way. White e r o and Cuttmore were therefore See mhis keen to reproduce the designs of t n at accurately and to capture tio their spirit, style and c e l l co lpaper hand-painted look, wal .co.uk including the brush strokes t in each of their modern day direc interpretations, which they did with Zoffany’s expertise.

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White was responsible for translating the original paintings to create a repeat pattern for wallpaper “taking a tree out here and there” to make the design really work and being mindful not to lose the ‘imperfection’ of the originals “which would have followed the slope of a ceiling and felt loose and organic. It was a challenge to keep the energy and variations within structure that a wallpaper demands,” she reveals “it didn’t work if it was too tidy.” Following the recreation in their original colour palettes such as vibrant Merchant House Stripe, which was discovered in the home of a silk merchant - Cuttmore, White and Zoffany devised further colourways including both dramatic and soft, muted tones, to appeal to homeowners of many tastes today. “The exciting thing is that the designs are very modern,” says White of the resulting collection with its faithful 16th century origins. “There is a fashion for large scale florals, forest scenes and adult fairytale settings,” she claims of those times and today. Saffron Walden Tracery is a paper based on an “incredibly fashionable and sophistcated ‘antickework’ design in Elizabethan times,” she notes by way of example, “and today looks contemporary and industrial.” Who else could have envisioned that 16th century design could be so versatile or so appealing for homes today?

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

They may have 135 years of experience in producing wallpapers, but the Dutch design house Eijfﬁnger are far from stuck in the past. We are always excited to see what surprising new looks they have in store for our homes and we always expect the unexpected.

Eijffinger is a design house that we turn to time and time again when we want to find something a little bit different at wallpaperdirect. Their collections are always inspiring, on trend and somehow embody just the right balance of surprising and desirable.This season is no exception. Who could resist their latest Flamenco or Stripes Only collections? We just had to find out more about the inspirations behind the designs. As summer fades and we look to Autumn we are all for bringing a touch of Mediterranean warmth to interiors. The Flamenco collection does just that. With a range of sweet and spicy papers as rich and varied as a table filled with delicious tapas, these designs are inspired by the passion and joy of the Spanish way of life. Celebrating this in all of its diversity, the collection ranges from sweet trailing florals to deeply spicy and lively designs. There are motifs inspired by mosaic tiles, flamboyant damasks and joyful prints inspired by nature. We love the unexpected colourways which range from pretty fading pastels to deeply saturated tones in exciting combinations. The grounding earth tones of cappuccino, vibrant pea green and delicious aubergine are the perfect foil to top notes of stunning turquoise and fuchsia.

a dazzling array of exciting variations that would work in every room of the house For us, Eijffinger’s other collection, Stripes Only, is the realisation of an obsession! From nautical to candy stripes this is an exploration of a deeply fashionable trend that has been running for several seasons on the fashion catwalks, whilst bringing plenty of new interiors inspiration. From subtly skinny to generously wide and from painterly watercolours to the sweetest stick of rock looks, this is a collection that experiments with the stripe in all of its various forms and formats. Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, Eijffinger have been playful in bringing a dazzling array of exciting variations that would work in every room in the house. We challenge you not to find the perfect stripe for your home!

Stripes Only 320436 £55 per roll

Flamenco 320705 £85 per roll

Flamenco 320724 £72 per roll

Stripes Only 320405 £43 per roll

Flamenco 320704 £85 per roll

Stripes Only 320478 £57.50 per roll

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In Timeless Tradition

Quintessentially British, classic in design and durable in texture, Lincrusta is also adding contemporary designs and technological improvements to its wallcoverings this season, making it a must have in our books! We’ve all seen it and no doubt we’ve admired it, but not all of us may have have considered Lincrusta as an option for our homes. Yet not only is Lincrusta versatile, it’s a durable decorative option for walls too. The brainchild of manufacturer, entrepreneur and inventor, Frederick Walton, whose father pioneered Linoleum flooring in the 1860s, Lincrusta was devised by adapting the hugely successful floorcovering to create a highly durable textured wallcovering, to replicate (and often replace) painstaking artisan plasterwork. Its durability, sanitary properties and ornate effects found favour with the Victorian middle-classes and it was found transforming not just the interiors of homes but everything from railway carriages to royal palaces and even The White House.

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An international product from the outset, Lincrusta is known to have been produced in the early 20th century in France, Germany and the United States, as well as in the UK where it is still made today. At a purpose-built factory in Morecambe,

Lincrusta is produced traditionally from natural materials using many of the original rollers Lancashire, Lincrusta is produced traditionally from natural materials using many of the original rollers, with the same care and attention to detail as when it was first produced. However, this is not to imply that the product has stood still. Along with the launch of a new pattern book in 2011 came two new designs: Cleopatra, a large-scale classical ogee

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ideal for creating striking feature effects; and Aphrodite, an all-over floral trail, inspired by the blooms of Kew Gardens, set on a textured background. New for 2012 is Kelmscott, a stylised Jacobean trail inspired by the natural forms and flora and fauna typical of the Arts & Crafts Movement. These three bold designs complement a stable of traditional and contemporary effects, some of which date back to the 1800’s. Today, Lincrusta’s development of a Surface Degreaser (to reduce the time from installation to decorating) and a decorator’s specialist tool kit, makes it even easier to add timeless elegance to walls at home.

1. Cleopatra RD1962 £139.99 per roll 2. Lincrusta Advert 3. Kelmscott RD1968 £139.99 per roll 4. Adam/Lincrusta Frieze RD1955 £139.99

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KITCHENS FOCUS

The Essential Ingredient

Want to give a new lease of life to your kitchen in one easy ﬁx? Look no further than the power of wallpaper to transform the room that we as a nation are spending more and more time in.

The kitchen, for many of us, has become the heart of the home. Once a functional space for cooking and washing, today’s households often favour open plan living or larger family rooms that incorporate dining and informal seating areas. Whatever their size, our kitchens are now multi-functional spaces; a meeting place, a cosy eating area for family suppers, where you bring a friend to console them with tea and chocolate cake, where we

Where we prepare, cook and eat our food needs to feel clean and enticing and there is no better way to simply achieve this goal than with wallcoverings. Newly wallpapered walls provide a fresh surface in both the physical and visual sense. All wallpapers are suitable for kitchens but washable papers are available and sometimes desirable for homes where sticky fingers or particularly messy cooks jeopardise them staying pristine. They simply wipe clean with

For a crisp, bright feel, soft pastels and ice cream tones are not only fashionable but feel deliciously fresh. read the newspapers on Saturday mornings, somewhere the kids can draw and play and an entertaining space where guests can enjoy a glass of wine and conversation, whilst you prepare dinner. In short, we’ve probably never spent so much time in our kitchens and they have never therefore, deserved so much of our attention.

1. Sandberg Kerstin 486-01 £69 per roll 2. Little Greene Hepworth 0280HEMENTH £39.95 per roll

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The way that we decorate our kitchens helps us not only to define how we utilise the space but determines the look and feel of the environment we are striving for and feel comfortable in.

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a damp sponge. Skirting boards have traditionally also protected walls from scuffs, muddy paws and general wear and tear. Wallcoverings can also set the mood and tone of the room. For a crisp, bright feel, soft pastels and ice cream tones are not only fashionable but feel deliciously fresh. Use stronger colours such as tomato reds and liquorice to add drama and soft pea greens and rich spice notes to inject warmth. The choice of wallpaper patterns and motifs available at wallpaperdirect

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are almost endless and can be used to enhance or contrast with every style of kitchen furniture and units. Trailing florals and full blown blooms can work equally as well in rustic country settings or when used to soften contemporary styles. Oriental prints reflect one of the latest trends on the fashion catwalks this season and complement sleek kitchen designs and highly polished surfaces. Geometric shapes and contemporary designs with a Scandinavian or retro edge feel fresh for 2012. Whilst pattern can be used in abundance, the kitchen is also a room where a feature wall can be highly effective, bringing a vista or scene to a room without a view, a pattern to contemplate on an otherwise plain wall, at mealtimes, or to define either a cooking or dining space. Perfect also for those using pattern in this room for the first time.

3. Bantie Kokeshi 2031-T £83 per roll 4. Sanderson Portobello 210225 £39 per roll 5. Paperboy Ere-be-Dragons Taupe £60 per roll

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Diamond Life It’s not jewels on our ﬁngers that we’re craving this season, it’s for our walls. We’re being spoilt rotten by Kandola’s latest collection at wallpaperdirect.

For those seeking something truly special for their home this autumn/ winter we have just the idea... Why not show how much you love your home by embellishing its walls with the most sumptuous designs? We’re thinking of dressing walls with a scattering of crystals, in luxurious silks, mirror-like foils and fabulous flocks in beautiful tones. To strike a note that is chic rather than bling, look no further than the new collection of wallpapers from Kandola to get the look.

florals as well introducing stunning geometric designs. The Jewel Collection is Kandola’s third and current wallpaper collection and comprises of eight wallcoverings that are sure to add a touch of subtle glamour to any interior. Pushing the boundaries of technology and design in their field, Kandola’s inhouse team have succeeded in showcasing the finest crystal elements manufactured by Swarovski on a number of exquisite backrounds.

eight wallcoverings that are sure to add a touch of subtle glamour to any interior

Kandola are a company who have specialised in crystallizing fabrics for over a decade. Having developed their own in-house crystallizing production, Kandola more recently developed technological innovations in order to apply crystals to high quality wallpapers using their specialised craftsmanship. Their first unique wallpaper collection called First Love, was launched in 2007. This combined stunning Swarovski crystals with rich velvet touch flock and floral designs. Adore was the name of the collection that followed, featuring beautiful

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Choose from sumptuous flocks, mirrorlike foils and layered inks that give a trompe l’oeil effect of slubbed silk all available in a number of colourways. We love the way that the multifaced crystals shimmer as light travels across these papers. From the cluster of crystals at the centre of the circular Moonstone design to the embroidered Paisley pattern that twinkles on a soft background, and the seemingly random sophisticated scattering of Swarovski crystals across Silka, a wallpaper with a handwoven silk effect, each paper including the Jewelled Damask studded with lavish crystals, achieves a different effect.

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Whilst they are all highly desirable, two of the wallpaper designs feature a layer of beads and crystals which are applied by skilled hand craftsmanship and subtly change colour on the wall. Technological innovations combined with high quality craftsmanship have enabled Kandola to create a unique interiors effect, giving subtle brilliance to walls. Choosing just one wallpaper from this collection is therefore tricky. As if they were precious gemstones, we are tempted by them all!

1. Moonstone W1507/02/204 £102.24 per roll 2. Damask W1505/02/215 £159.10 per roll 3. Paisley W1511/01/001 £76 per roll 4. Trellis Scroll Flocked Wallpaper Crystalised W1508/02/215 £151.90 per roll 5. Vibrance W1435/01/246 £179.80 per roll

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Perfect Match

Choosing the right wallpaper for your home can seem daunting when so many patterns, prints and motifs are available. Here’s how to navigate the trends, the visual effects and ﬁnd the right style for you. 1 3

Embracing Pattern “I love the big florals on my neighbours lounge wall, but I’d never dare have it in my own house.” “That beach hut print is fantastic, but wouldn’t I get bored of it?” “I’d really like to jazz up my study with something different, but I don’t know what.” At wallpaperdirect, we’ve been witness to all kinds of concerns from decorators who are just too nervous to take the plunge to use pattern, or bolder pattern in their homes. They want to, but they feel that plain wallpapers, very subtle prints or even magnolia painted walls are much safer and

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easier to live with. They’re often concerned that a pattern will make their rooms look small, that they don’t have the right furnishings or furniture to go with it, or that the results will be difficult to live with, but all of these preconceptions couldn’t be further from the case. The other problem, some feel, is that with so much choice on the market, they don’t know how to start thinking about what might work best. That’s why we are here to help! Firstly, patterned wallpaper allows you to add instant impact and personality to any room. This is especially useful

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and cost effective in a minimal space such as an office that just requires a desk or a simply furnished guest bedroom. In this case, let the walls do the talking! Embrace colour, interesting textures or a themed motif and enjoy the effects of a big transformation that’s simple to achieve. Patterned walls can also be a wonderful distraction. Add a fabulous or fun themed paper to an otherwise bland bathroom or a simple kitchen and its suddenly special.

Bathe a dining room in soft, natural light bounced from a paper with a mirror-like foil Of course pattern can be subtle, refined and elegant too. Use it to gently draw attention to a focal point such as a fireplace in a living room. Bathe a dining room in soft, natural light bounced from a paper with a mirror-like foil or metallic background and pull together a comprehensive look by choosing a design that complements your furniture in tone and style.

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Thibaut Cheetah 839-T-4938 £56 per roll UK Bus Tour 10840 £11.99 per roll

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Jocelyn Warner Poppy Foil JWP1003 £69 per roll

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Playing With Scale Most people abide by the traditional decorating rule that says large scale patterns should only be used in big spaces and dark colours should only be used in light rooms, but we dare to disagree! Just as jewel like colours can bring a cocooning warmth to small spaces, large prints can add drama and a great sense of fun. Use extra large patterns and overscaled motifs when you want to enhance diminutive proportions, make a grand statement and fill a small space with character. Using this device on just one feature wall is often enough, although there is nothing quite like an overblown floral on walls and even a ceiling, to create a glorious treasure box in a small washroom.

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Of course there are times when patterned wallpaper is just the thing for enhancing a sense of space. A tiny spriggy motif in a light colour is the classic way. Using vertical stripes to add length is another. Try extending the wallpaper within a room to the hallway or landing leading into it. Wallpaper wardrobes or cupboard doors in the same design as the walls to create a seamless run and thus extend the visual line. Just remember to remove doorknobs and handles first. Sand and paint wooden handles in a matching tone before replacing. Wallpaper also has the ability to play with our sense of perspective. Panoramic papers create a view where there isn’t a window, drawing the eye to the scene beyond. Why not try a

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Mr Perswall Black Suit P140301-4 £111.00 each

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relaxing vista behind a roll top bath for a little luxury? Or a panorama to disguise an otherwise functional space such as a hallway? Geometric prints can add visual length. Try running these down the walls of a long landing or hallway, to really celebrate their proportions.

Playing with wallpaper effects neednâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be confined to pattern and print, with the latest innovations in technology, wallpaper has never been better at imitating other architectural effects. Add visual warmth with faux wood, brickwork and coloured tiles, and remember that any design with a horizontal element such as exposed bricks, will have the visual effect of widening the space. The key to decorating with these papers is to imagine they are the material that they imitate.

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Mixing It Up Often wallpaper designers devise a collection with a palette of patterns that purposefully work together, yet many of us really only consider using one pattern in each room. Whilst there is a resurgence of the 1980s trend for wallpapering all walls and even the ceiling in the exact same print, using a variety of patterns in one space can create many visually stunning effects.

Use different patterns in the same colour tones to add interest and variety to a space, or to create a flow from one room into another, which is particularly effective if the rooms are adjoining, but you want to define their functions. The result is often one of increased visual depth as well as impressive coordination! If you are decorating above and below a dado rail, keep the bolder design to the bottom half for balance, or choose a co-ordinating plain paper to work with a strong pattern.

the effect to visitors will be of a deceptively creative yet informal scheme Another intriguing trick is to paper walls in the same print in opposite colourways, which is pleasing on the eye when they are butted together. This works particularly well in highly contrasting tones, and is useful where a very dark paper would have overpowered a room if it covered all four walls. Of course another easy to achieve the look is to mix the pattern or motif of your wallpaper with the fabric used in curtains, bedding or furnishings in a room. On the wallpaperdirect website you will find some collections where designers have done this for you, whilst the effect to visitors will be of a deceptively creative, yet

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informal scheme. Mix florals with ginghams, stripes with polka dots and all patterns in between. If the variations are from the same designer, or your own colour palette is consistent, you can not go far wrong in layering prints. With such a compendium of tricks, wallpaper books really are the decorators toolbox, creating so many different looks to enhance a room in so many ways. So...are you still firmly stuck on that magnolia?

Wilman Ornamenta FH044 £59 per roll

Cole & Son Hicks Grand95/3016 £67 per roll

Sanderson Lamorna 211987 £35 per roll Sanderson Angel Ferns 211995 £32 per roll

Prestigious Shade 1943/574 £45 per roll Prestigious Aspire 1945/574 £45 per roll

Nono Fifi PT018 £100 per roll Nono Fifi PT017 £60 per roll

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DO’S and DON’TS of Hanging Patterned Wallpaper!

Patterned wallpaper needn’t be tricky to hang. Use our easy to follow guide to create a seamless ﬁnish, simply.

PAT TERN 1. Look at your design first – If you have a large motif,

don’t cut through it at the ceiling, try and find a less patterned space to go to the top.

Patterns need to be matched. The label will always tell you the match so you can measure it but take care to match it on the wall.

TOOLS 1. Make sure you use

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Try hanging a stripe horizontally it gives a great effect but check your first piece is straight with a spirit level.

Cutting knife – regularly snap off the blade so it is always sharp and won’t tear your wallpaper.

the proper tools for the job – a decorator’s sponge holds water to enable you to remove the adhesive from the surface, don’t be tempted to use the kitchen or car wash sponge they are not going to do the job properly.

Wallpaper doesn’t always come off the roll in the direction it will hang, look at the image – butterflies fly up, trees and plants grow to the sky, wisteria and willow hang down!

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Scissors – wallpaper scissors are long, designed to cut lengths straight. You need scissors and a knife to do a good job. At wallpaperdirect we offer two different wallpapering kits with everything you need to get the job done.

Always remove any glue from the surface immediately, once it has dried it won’t come off!

STICKING IT UP 1. Always use a good adhesive; it will make the job easier. We always recommend ready mixed adhesives as the recipe has just the right amount of water and glue to hold the paper in place.

Remove the glue from the ceiling or woodwork, if you don’t in time you will notice it go yellow and spoil the job.

Read the label – most papers, if not paste the wall, must be soaked for at least 5 minutes – be patient and you won’t get bubbles.

Flock or fabric papers must not get glue on them, put an even amount on the wall, not too much so that it squeezes through the joins. Use a felt roller to smooth out air bubbles.

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LIGHT SWITCHES & SOCKETS

Don’t get paste on the table – it is easy to prevent if you move your paper to the edge of the table and always brush your glue away from you.

Light switches, sockets Turn off the power before you start. Don’t cut to the obstruction from the side of the wallpaper, make a small incision in the paper and then star cut around it. With practice you can cut the paper and tuck it behind the switch and it is invisible.

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Full of Character Adorn their walls with their favourite characters and you’ll fuel their imagination. Besides, you’re never too old to have fun with Disney!

From sleep to play and homework; a child’s bedroom is a very special environment and a space you will want them to look forward to retreating to in order to learn, develop and rest. A zone of their own, it should be a place that feels fun, inspirational and exciting, whatever their age.

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The new Disney collection of wallcoverings has something for all children, from tiny tots to teens. The wide range of designs feature an abundance of their favourite Disney characters ranging from the classics such as Bambi and Mickey Mouse through modern films, such as Toy Story and Cars, together with cartoons such as Hello Kitty and Spider Man. The designs range in style from nursery combinations using subtle colours and small scale motifs through to contemporary brights for primary school children. Choose from characters such as Aristocats, Dumbo, Minnie Mouse and Winnie the Pooh, or Disney princesses, soldier motifs and racetracks.

Cars 2 72799 £16.99 per roll

Sometimes it’s hard for grown-ups to imagine how best to achieve the perfect space for their little treasure, but why not take a cue from your child? Using their favourite or familiar characters as a starting point for a scheme is a sure way of achieving a room they will adore, and wallpaper is a quick and easy way to achieve an instant transformation.

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DISNEY KIDS @ HOME

Bambi border 00195 £8.99 per coil

Using their favourite characters as a starting point for a scheme is a sure way of achieving a room they will adore For some children a favourite colour rather than a character, could be an equally meaningful starting point, and the basis of how to adorn their walls. As such, the collection also contains a wide range of co-ordinating stripes and plains, which can be used together with the designs or on their own – to create a completely unique experience or the basis for a fully co-ordinated look. For grown-ups on a budget this is also a way to utilise existing soft furnishings and furniture yet still create a new wonderland that feels fresh and exciting to explore. Finally, with so much fun to be had with creating a brand new scheme, why not let your little ones get involved in the choosing process? With prices starting at £13.50 per roll you can’t go wrong. Being involved in creating a new look will make decorating fun for both of you and make your little one feel special. Perfect for a special treat, birthday, or a reward at home. For little princesses and princes, astronauts, crime fighters and dreamers everywhere, the Disney Kids @ Home 3 collection is sure to ignite their imagination, encourage play and will be the start of many happy endings.

Toy Story Action Heroes 72999 £16.99 per roll

Toy Story border 42155 £8.99 per coil

Aristocats Pink 11999 £19.50 per roll

Spider Man 73299 £16.99 per roll

Pooh 123 71199 £16.99 per roll

Minnie’s Spring Walk 72199 £16.99 per roll

Garlands of Hearts 71599 £16.99 per roll

Dumbo Blue 11499 £19.50 per roll

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We all strive to create homes with personality, and the way that many of us decorate reflects both our personal journeys and our passions. Sophie Conran’s new collaboration with Arthouse reveals beautiful designs that express her own special memories. It was Sophie Conran’s personal memories that formed the inspiration for her latest collaboration with Arthouse. Her joyful childhood in the English countryside, the wonderment of moving to the big city and the excitement of independent travels are all reflected in nine beautiful wallpaper designs. Whilst they all have very personal memories at their core, this collection features designs which tap into universal experiences as well as adventures we wish we’d had.

designs have a nostalgic note and are reminders of the joy a simple posie or a heartfelt postcard brings. The quiet use of micas and metallics bring a romantic charm to these delicately drawn designs. ‘London Lights’, ‘Opening Doors’ and ‘Balustrade’ are reminiscent of Sophie’s excitement at the first flush of independence, exploring London and travels abroad with friends. ‘London Lights’ is a bustling scene of city life. The raised texture and warm metallic glow give a captivating

This collection features designs which tap into universal experiences, as well as adventures we wish we’d had

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The first of the glorious papers is Coconut Grove, named after Sophie’s travels with her formidable aunt. Together they journeyed the length and breadth of India visiting textile factories and craftspeople. She experienced the warmth, colour and vibrancy of this unique country. The evocative palm trees come in a range of exquisite colours: luxurious red, delightful green and blues of every shade. The tinted micas and metallics bring this magical and tropical design to life. The ‘Posie’ and ‘Postcards Home’

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charm. ‘Balustrade’, with its clean and curvaceous lines scattered with glitter and in heavenly colours, is playful, yet sophisticated. ‘Opening Doors’ symbolises opportunity and the possibility that lies behind new doors. Carefully crafted in flock to give texture and depth of field, this stunning design comes in exquisite creams, greys and black. All of these exuberant designs are brimming with colour and texture. The very latest techniques are utilised to bring glittering and shimmering touches and are combined with

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traditional craft details such as flock, as well as a broad colour palette. With a choice of colours that range from vibrant brights to restful neutrals, there is a design and tone to strike a chord with cherished memories or to create new scenes for us all to explore on our walls.

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“Use warm colours like red, orange, yellow and pink to bring vibrancy and energy to a room. Neutrals, blues and pale colours bring serenity. Black, gold and silver are unashamedly glamorous” Sophie advises. So, where will her adventures take you?

3 Postcards Home 950902 £49 per roll 4 Lazy Days 950704 £49 per roll

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KEEPING THE MOMENTUM

Following the resounding success of their Momentum collection last year, Harlequin have created a ‘boutique range’ for this season called Momentum II. Can you live without it?

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If you’re seeking a classic look that feels suited to a contemporary home and will endure for years to come, then this small but perfectly formed range from Harlequin is a must. Momentum II is a chic ‘boutique’ range which follows the success of the original Momentum wallpapers that Harlequin launched last year. These are opulent, textural wallcoverings with both architectural appeal and elegance. A rich, moody colour palette and clever use of textural finishes such as rich metallic reflective inks and amazing light catching glass beads, ensures that this collection of eight wallpapers have lasting appeal.

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Choose from the deeply textured Flint design, which emulates the impression of flint walls to the striking new Array stripe, which, with its woven fabric effect, appears warm and comforting with no harsh lines, from this sophisticated collection. For a truly striking design, Leaf, with its stunning motif which is available as a standard non-woven paper, or scattered with glistening glass beads which catch the light, is the final word in elegant understatement. Perfect for homes with taste!

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WALLS THAT DO THE TALKING Cause a stir with the neighbours by choosing wallpapers for your home that are sure to be a talking point from the new Albany Conversation collection. At wallpaperdirect, we’re always on the look out for the latest trends, not just from the designers, but also the buying trends of our customers too. Editor and wallcoverings expert Melanie Adams has recently observed “what we’ve noticed from our customer sales and their browsing patterns on our site, is that we’re all being a lot braver in our statement walls, choosing brighter colours and bolder patterns,” she notes. So in response, to give you more of what you love, wallpaperdirect have developed an exclusive range of bold, statement designs “that can not be found anywhere else,” said Melanie. Tapping into the latest in interior trends, popular motifs and your expectations for detailed, quality designs, this is a collection with something to suit everyone’s tastes and get everyone talking. Those in a patriotic spirit will adore our celebratory London scenes. Lovers of vintage can choose from 1950s inspired florals and 1970s geometrics, all with a retro feel. For those seeking something more contemporary, our colourful bookcase design is sure to appeal, whilst those wanting a statement in understated tones, will

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love our wide stripes in subtle hues and our beautiful blooms. All of the designs have been inspired by quotes from the world’s finest authors, from Emily (Dickinson) to Jane (Austen). This wide range of unusual wallcoverings, available in “a variety of range of finishes and colourways, is flexible enough to be integrated into any home,” says Melanie. Whether you want to paper all four walls of a room,

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Christina 262222 £28 per roll

Daphne 268002 £28 per roll

Marcus 269108 £28 per roll

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Charlotte 267821 £28 per roll

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add a feature wall to inject pattern to a plain space, or create a series of rooms that create just the right mood as you move through your home, what could be simpler than using our Albany Traditions paint, to complete a co-ordinated look? This range of 112 classic colours has been carefully chosen and meticulously developed by Brewers. Drawing upon the specialist knowledge accrued since the company launched in 1904, Traditions pulls together the best and latest manufacturing technology with beautiful colours that reference the past. Resonating with Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage, these are colours that represent the major themes and

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design styles from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras through to the present day. There is something for all styles and scales of homes on the colour chart from town to country, cosy or spacious, well lit or shady interiors.

it is possible to bring colour and a professional ﬁnish to all areas of your home

Albany is available in 8 finishes as well as a primer and undercoat, it is possible to bring colour and a professional finish to all areas of your home.

edge to an old piece of wooden furniture by painting it to seamlessly match walls or add personality and charm to shelves with a lick of paint in a bold hue.

Why not freshen up woodwork, paint masonry and exterior doors for a great first impression or add a pop of contrasting colour inside of kitchen cupboards or wardrobe doors? Give a new lease of life and a contemporary

Soften down or turn up the tone of your patterned Albany wallpaper by contrasting, complementing or blending your colour palette. As a general rule, think cool, calm and serene for bedrooms, bright and

breezy for kitchens and let your living room reflect your personality. Be bold, brave and let your walls do the talking! Make the neighbours envious and create a haven that you will always want to return home to, to relax and re-charge. As Jane Austen said “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” 1

Marcus 269115 £28 per roll

London Life 267708 £28 per roll

Crispin Stripe 264318 £28 per roll

James 269313 £28 per roll

Oscar 269207 £28 per roll

Wicker Hill Flat Matt 2.5l £28.12

Stonesby Flat Matt 2.5l £28.12

Tollard Royal Flat Matt 2.5l £28.12

Blue Anchor Flat Matt 2.5l £28.12

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Love begins at home and it is

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Paint: Moreton Pinkney flat matt 2.5l £28.12, Wallpapers: Christina 262239, Teresa 262130, James 269306 all £28 per roll, Paint Circles: Faygate, Finchdean, Sandleheath all flat matt 2.5l £28.12

Painting By Numbers Discover how to co-ordinate our latest collection of Albany wallcoverings with Albany Traditions paint for a seamless and fully co-ordinated look. Paint: Wicker Hill flat matt 2.5l £28.12, Wallpapers: Crispin Stripe 264325, James 269313, Christina 262222 all £28 per roll, Paint Circles: Paddock Wood, Steepleton, Wicker Hill all flat matt 2.5l £28.12 Wallpapers: Jane 260419, Crispin Stripe 264301

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Wallpaper: London Life, Paint: Blue Anchor, Brighton Rock and Faygate all paints flat matt 2.5l £28.12

Blue Anchor Wallpaper: Marcus 269108 and Marcus 269115 all £28 per roll, Paints: all flat matt 2.5l £28.12

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The right colour, the right brand, the right website!

Poppy Designers Guild

Purpleheart Retrospectives

Tollard Royal Albany Traditions

Chinese Blue Farrow & Ball

Tropez Blue Retrospectives

Raspberry Sorbet Zoffany

Moreton Pinkney Albany Traditions

Elephantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breath Farrow & Ball

Sky Blue Little Greene

Apple Green Naturepaint

Forest Morris

Pugin Yellow Dulux Heritage

Sand Martson & Langinger

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Colours of Autumn

Moody teal blues and vibrant burnt oranges are the perfect colours for your home this season. Choose the very best tones at designerpaint.co.uk. It’s one of our favourite times of the year for exploring the paint charts at designerpaint. Whilst some are investing in a big squishy new duvet, a luxurious cashmere throw for the sofa or a wood burning stove, we know that one of the quickest, easiest and most effective ways to bring some visual warmth to our homes is with paint. What could feel more cocooning than walls painted in rich, dark tones and accented with a vibrant burst of colour? For us, this season its all about teal blues. Choose from the very deepest inky tones through to dusty chalky blues and contrast with burnt amber hues for a palette that feels luxurious and on trend. This is a look that works fabulously well in the living room, dining room, study or bedroom of period and contemporary homes. Imagine an office with a gentleman’s club feel, a dining room with a boutique hotel look, or a bedroom in restful midnight teal.

Mylands Lolly Pop Marble Matt Emulsion 2.5l £31.50

Albany Swansbill Vinyl Matt Emulsion 2.5l £25.84

Marston & Langinger Gladio Interior Matt 2.5l £41.50

2 Langinger Marston & ue Interior Bl rd fo is rr Be 1.50 Matt 2.5l £4

Break the design rules and consider painting a small washroom in a petrol toned teal for a stunning effect, a shady room in a rich blue tone to evoke a winter mood and to cheat the effect of antique panneling as seen here, concealing a simple mdf construction. With results that look sophisticated and inviting, you won’t want to leave home! 1

Charlottes Locks - Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion 2.5l £32.50

Cezanne - Zoffany Flat Emulsion 2.5l £33

Earthborn aypaint Cl Bandstand 2.5l £25.44

nt Naturepai ch Matt Ri Cerus Blue 2.5l £24.50

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LITTLE GREENE

Charting Success Getting the right tone and shade of paint for your walls can be tricky. Little Greene have devised a very clever solution to make the process much easier... Have you ever stood back to admire your freshly painted walls and been disappointed with the colour? Or found that the shade you carefully chose doesn’t quite match the fabric you were so meticulous to co-ordinate it with? Those clever chaps at Little Greene understand, and have just made choosing the right colour for your walls a whole lot easier! Their genius yet simple solution is a colour card with a difference for 2012. Firstly, this is a hand-finished colour-card that features samples of actual paint (rather than factory-matched ink), for accuracy. Next, the samples of each colour are made into unique ‘flying chips’ rather than stuck flat to the card. This enables the colours to be viewed away from a stark white background, which can affect how dark or light shade looks on a chart in comparison to a large expanse of wall. 1

from on-trend ice-cream tones that look good enough to eat to deliciously deep damsons from the history books Finally, these free floating ‘chips’ are also handy for placing directly on to fabric swatches, wallpaper samples and other paint colours to help make finding a perfect match simple. Bringing together 164 of the company’s most popular hues from their ‘Colours of England’, ‘Colour Scales’ and ‘Retrospectives’ collections on one chart, this colour card acts as a compendium to over 300 years of decoration. Whether your home is Georgian, Victorian, 1970s or contemporary, you can choose from colours that are historically authentic or fabulously fashionable. From on-trend ice-cream tones that look good enough to eat to deliciously deep damsons from the history books, which will you choose?

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Mono, Mirror, Pink slip and Drizzle Intelligent matt emulsion 2.5L £35.50

Basalt Intelligent matt emulsion 2.5L £35.50

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MYLANDS

Best Supporting Role James Bond, Harry Potter and Downton Abbey have all used Mylands paint to decorate the sets of their silver screen and television productions, yet their role, as well as their product has been upheld as the trade’s ‘best kept secret’...until now, that is! We unveil their range as a leading light in the domestic scene too.

ylands is one of those brands that is so good, that industry professionals and master decorators have kept it a secret. Yet whilst few of us will have heard of their paint, or indeed used it to decorate our homes, many of us will have unwittingly seen their colours on the silver screen, in the James Bond

Mylands has remained behind the scenes for generations, but it is possible to use paint deserving of a BAFTA at home!

and Harry Potter series, as well as on television in Downton Abbey and in numerous theatre productions. Despite holding a prestigious Royal Warrant, Mylands has remained behind the scenes for generations, but it is possible to use paint deserving of a BAFTA at home!

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MYLANDS

Having produced paint for more than 120 years, Mylands, a family business, is Britain’s oldest paint manufacturer. “Even before the emergence of Pinewood Studios in 1935, Mylands was an established name within the British Film Industry,” says its Managing Director Dominic Myland.

Today, many of Mylands paints are still made to original formulations using natural earth pigments, having developed their emulsions in the 1950s using the highest quality resins and pigments, which is now rare in paint production. This gives the paint a unique quality ideally suited to scenic construction in the theatre, television and film industry. It also makes the paint eco-friendly.

For homes, there is more good news. Mylands’ ‘Colours Of London Range,’ available at designerpaint.co.uk, comprises of a fully researched palette boasting integrity. What’s more, all of the paints are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, so that you don’t need to buy two different tins, and the technical specifications of the paint makes it so durable that you can wipe or even scrub painted walls and they will not discolour or fade. No wonder it’s fit for the Queen, and the movies, it’s time for Mylands to take a starring role in our homes too!

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French Green Marble Match Emulsion 2.5l £31.50

Bedford Square Marble Match Emulsion 2.5l £31.50

Beaufort Gardens Wood & Metal Eggshell 2.5l £43.50

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