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.
So, you want to be a designer?
Design career guide So, you want to be a designer? Talented designers have been in demand for centuries, and while the tools and mediums they work with has changed drastically over the years, careers in this field continue to be prevalent. The arrival of computers has helped accelerate techniques and processes, allowing for more elaborate … Read more
Discover ‘the bluebellgray way’…
Bluebellgray founder Fiona Douglas tells us more… The ‘bluebellgray way’… Q&A with founder Fi Douglas. Fiona, a graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, set up bluebellgray with a clear vision and style in mind; her love of colour and all things floral combined with a desire to create unique painterly pieces. We find out … Read more
New Year tonic
New Year tonic It’s the time we all like to hibernate when the evenings are still dark and cold so a bit of feel good television is the perfect companion, alongside the last few remaning cheeky chocolates! Not so much the box sets for me but an hour at the end of the evening is … Read more
A touch of drama
A touch of drama… Nearly time for Panto season…wait for it… oh yes it is! And the Festive season is the perfect time for a theatrical treat. The oldest working theatre in the UK, the Bristol Old Vic won a Heritage Lottery Fund Grant to transform it into an “internationally significant heritage destination”. A £12.5 … Read more
Celebrating international wallpaper week
international inspiration International wallpaper week To celebrate this year’s international wallpaper week, I’ve decided to pick some favourites from our far flung collections to highlight the depth and breadth of our wonderful world of wallpaper! Dutch Drama from Carlucci-di-Chivasso. Far East inspired designs from Thibaut, the USA’s oldest wallpaper company. Grand Chinoiserie patterns from antique documents. … Read more
Norway, naturally…
A quick visit to Norway Norway, naturally… Relax, deep breaths, fresh air, stunning countryside, rain (and lots more rain). No matter – it’s holiday time. There’s lots to take in and enjoy – here’s a mini photo diary of a quick blogging trip to the land of the midnight sun. Fjords (of course) gorgeous (and unbelievably … Read more
Precious Metals
a quick look at a warm and shiny metallics Precious Metals After the inspiring haul of gold bronze and silver medals in Rio this Summer I’m ready to keep the warm glow going in my choice of Autumnal interiors. My favourite way to use metallics is to combine them, the mix of shiny along with … Read more
Bizarre & Lucrative Renovation Finds
Bizarre & Lucrative Renovation Finds infographic Bizarre & Lucrative Renovation Finds Renovation is the process of creating something new out of something old. It’s a task that many Britons face in such a historic country with an aging stock of homes. Although renovating an old house can be as dull as watching paint dry (which … 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
So, you want to be a designer?
Design career guide So, you want to be a designer? Talented designers have been in demand for centuries, and while the tools and mediums they work with has changed drastically over the years, careers in this field continue to be prevalent. The arrival of computers has helped accelerate techniques and processes, allowing for more elaborate … Read more
Discover ‘the bluebellgray way’…
Bluebellgray founder Fiona Douglas tells us more… The ‘bluebellgray way’… Q&A with founder Fi Douglas. Fiona, a graduate of the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, set up bluebellgray with a clear vision and style in mind; her love of colour and all things floral combined with a desire to create unique painterly pieces. We find out … Read more
New Year tonic
New Year tonic It’s the time we all like to hibernate when the evenings are still dark and cold so a bit of feel good television is the perfect companion, alongside the last few remaning cheeky chocolates! Not so much the box sets for me but an hour at the end of the evening is … Read more
A touch of drama
A touch of drama… Nearly time for Panto season…wait for it… oh yes it is! And the Festive season is the perfect time for a theatrical treat. The oldest working theatre in the UK, the Bristol Old Vic won a Heritage Lottery Fund Grant to transform it into an “internationally significant heritage destination”. A £12.5 … Read more
Celebrating international wallpaper week
international inspiration International wallpaper week To celebrate this year’s international wallpaper week, I’ve decided to pick some favourites from our far flung collections to highlight the depth and breadth of our wonderful world of wallpaper! Dutch Drama from Carlucci-di-Chivasso. Far East inspired designs from Thibaut, the USA’s oldest wallpaper company. Grand Chinoiserie patterns from antique documents. … Read more
Norway, naturally…
A quick visit to Norway Norway, naturally… Relax, deep breaths, fresh air, stunning countryside, rain (and lots more rain). No matter – it’s holiday time. There’s lots to take in and enjoy – here’s a mini photo diary of a quick blogging trip to the land of the midnight sun. Fjords (of course) gorgeous (and unbelievably … Read more
Precious Metals
a quick look at a warm and shiny metallics Precious Metals After the inspiring haul of gold bronze and silver medals in Rio this Summer I’m ready to keep the warm glow going in my choice of Autumnal interiors. My favourite way to use metallics is to combine them, the mix of shiny along with … Read more
Bizarre & Lucrative Renovation Finds
Bizarre & Lucrative Renovation Finds infographic Bizarre & Lucrative Renovation Finds Renovation is the process of creating something new out of something old. It’s a task that many Britons face in such a historic country with an aging stock of homes. Although renovating an old house can be as dull as watching paint dry (which … 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