Design inspirations
We help you find inspiration for your interiors in the most unexpected places
Find out how sunshine in Soho Square, reflections in an evening puddle, a 1970s children’s book, and the most gorgeous holidays can inspire your decorating.
Less is Morris
Colour simplicity comes to classic arts & crafts in the Morris Pure collection Less is Morris Morris & Co’s Pure wallpaper collection is Morris with a pinch of minimalism, presenting eight fabulous Arts & Crafts designs in a range of subtle neutral colourways that will work in any contemporary interior. At a time of mechanisation … Read more
Harlequin/Hulse
A finger on the pulse of natural pattern. House of Hulse Clarissa Hulse’s Callista Collection by Harlequin radiates shimmering, vibrant botanic beauty. Delicate filigree silhouettes adorn the many colourways of Angeliki, Espinillo, Filix, Kalamia and Meadow Grass. Naturalistic pattern has always figured in Clarissa’s work, deeply ingrained in her psyche since childhood alpine holidays with … Read more
Mini dramas
Mini Moderns launch Saturday Night and Sunday morning Mini dramas This week we were delighted to be invited to London’s Geffreye Museum to the launch of Mini Moderns‘ latest wallpaper collection, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. It’s ten years since Mini Moderns introduced their Playtime wallpaper collection, inspired by 1960s children’s programme Mary, Mungo and Midge. Since … Read more
Discount delights
We delve into our 2016 Summer SALE to unearth five fantastic wallpapers at grab it while you can prices Discount delights When I looked this morning, there were 5,109 products in the wonderful wallpaperdirect Summer SALE. Around half of these are wallpapers, with the rest made up of rugs, bedding, fabrics and much more besides. … Read more
White out
Imagine there’s no clutter… Just pure white! White out Just imagine… There’s a new law that says everybody has to redecorate and re-furnish their home from top to bottom. Everything has to be thrown away, all the furniture you’ve collected over the years, the boot fair paintings, vintage posters and mementos from your travels, all … Read more
Papers for pater
Wallpapers hand picked for the man in your life for father’s day. Yes, really! Papers for paters Father’s Day approaches once again, and as is the custom at wallpaperdirect, we’re lining up a little spot of decorating for our more practically disposed boys. As we all know, men love decorating. So what better treat this … Read more
Tiles without tears
Tile wallpapers bring classic tiling to your walls. No getting grouchy about grouting! Tiles without tears Wallpaper wonders #1 With Summer visits to the Med tantalisingly close, our thoughts turn South, looking forward to contrasting afternoons of soaring seaside temperatures and blissful indoor respite in the cool embrace of the villa’s marble floors and tiled … Read more
Little Miss Sunshine
Polka dots, flowers and hearts. Unashamedly pink girl power. Little Miss Sunshine We’ve always encouraged our niece to grow up healthily pushing the boundaries of gender expectations. Lego has always been a hit, along with books on creepy crawlies and snakes. A fierce loyalty to football is probably the most off-stereotype thing among the many … Read more
Iconic posters
You saw it here first. Iconic posters Here at Wallpaper Direct, we’re ever-so slightly passionate when it comes to dressing up the sides of rooms. While we’ve always got our third eye focused on what’s next in design, sometimes it’s worthwhile to look back at iconic images that have cemented themselves in history as culturally … Read more
Designs with a line
Dynamic linear patterns inspired by the RA’s wonder staircase Designs on a line Google “RA staircase” and you’re in for a treat, as this screen shot of the results page from Google images shows. It’s the Royal Academy’s staircase, transformed last year into a huge linear graphic by this super-striped installation from artist Jim Lambie, drawing … Read more
Beyond the bluebells
A wallpaperdirect walk in the woods. Beyond the bluebells If you go down in the woods today… as the song goes, you could be in for a big surprise. The bluebell woods are carpeted in wild purply blue, and the paths are full of families agog at the spectacle. As gorgeous as the bluebells are, … Read more
Small is beautiful
Exciting wallpaper ideas from tiny design houses Small is beautiful In the remarkable week when the wonderful Leicester City won the English Premier League title wearing second hand boots tied up with string, and with only ten players… We thought this was the perfect time to celebrate little. And no, this time we don’t mean … Read more
Less is Morris
Colour simplicity comes to classic arts & crafts in the Morris Pure collection Less is Morris Morris & Co’s Pure wallpaper collection is Morris with a pinch of minimalism, presenting eight fabulous Arts & Crafts designs in a range of subtle neutral colourways that will work in any contemporary interior. At a time of mechanisation … Read more
Harlequin/Hulse
A finger on the pulse of natural pattern. House of Hulse Clarissa Hulse’s Callista Collection by Harlequin radiates shimmering, vibrant botanic beauty. Delicate filigree silhouettes adorn the many colourways of Angeliki, Espinillo, Filix, Kalamia and Meadow Grass. Naturalistic pattern has always figured in Clarissa’s work, deeply ingrained in her psyche since childhood alpine holidays with … Read more
Mini dramas
Mini Moderns launch Saturday Night and Sunday morning Mini dramas This week we were delighted to be invited to London’s Geffreye Museum to the launch of Mini Moderns‘ latest wallpaper collection, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. It’s ten years since Mini Moderns introduced their Playtime wallpaper collection, inspired by 1960s children’s programme Mary, Mungo and Midge. Since … Read more
Discount delights
We delve into our 2016 Summer SALE to unearth five fantastic wallpapers at grab it while you can prices Discount delights When I looked this morning, there were 5,109 products in the wonderful wallpaperdirect Summer SALE. Around half of these are wallpapers, with the rest made up of rugs, bedding, fabrics and much more besides. … Read more
White out
Imagine there’s no clutter… Just pure white! White out Just imagine… There’s a new law that says everybody has to redecorate and re-furnish their home from top to bottom. Everything has to be thrown away, all the furniture you’ve collected over the years, the boot fair paintings, vintage posters and mementos from your travels, all … Read more
Papers for pater
Wallpapers hand picked for the man in your life for father’s day. Yes, really! Papers for paters Father’s Day approaches once again, and as is the custom at wallpaperdirect, we’re lining up a little spot of decorating for our more practically disposed boys. As we all know, men love decorating. So what better treat this … Read more
Tiles without tears
Tile wallpapers bring classic tiling to your walls. No getting grouchy about grouting! Tiles without tears Wallpaper wonders #1 With Summer visits to the Med tantalisingly close, our thoughts turn South, looking forward to contrasting afternoons of soaring seaside temperatures and blissful indoor respite in the cool embrace of the villa’s marble floors and tiled … Read more
Little Miss Sunshine
Polka dots, flowers and hearts. Unashamedly pink girl power. Little Miss Sunshine We’ve always encouraged our niece to grow up healthily pushing the boundaries of gender expectations. Lego has always been a hit, along with books on creepy crawlies and snakes. A fierce loyalty to football is probably the most off-stereotype thing among the many … Read more
Iconic posters
You saw it here first. Iconic posters Here at Wallpaper Direct, we’re ever-so slightly passionate when it comes to dressing up the sides of rooms. While we’ve always got our third eye focused on what’s next in design, sometimes it’s worthwhile to look back at iconic images that have cemented themselves in history as culturally … Read more
Designs with a line
Dynamic linear patterns inspired by the RA’s wonder staircase Designs on a line Google “RA staircase” and you’re in for a treat, as this screen shot of the results page from Google images shows. It’s the Royal Academy’s staircase, transformed last year into a huge linear graphic by this super-striped installation from artist Jim Lambie, drawing … Read more
Beyond the bluebells
A wallpaperdirect walk in the woods. Beyond the bluebells If you go down in the woods today… as the song goes, you could be in for a big surprise. The bluebell woods are carpeted in wild purply blue, and the paths are full of families agog at the spectacle. As gorgeous as the bluebells are, … Read more
Small is beautiful
Exciting wallpaper ideas from tiny design houses Small is beautiful In the remarkable week when the wonderful Leicester City won the English Premier League title wearing second hand boots tied up with string, and with only ten players… We thought this was the perfect time to celebrate little. And no, this time we don’t mean … Read more