Wallpaper book club – Albany Curiosity

Join the wallpaper book club and take a leisurely look through the inspiring Curiosity wallpaper collection from Albany.

Full of designs inspired by travel from around the world; bold, flamboyant wild animal designs, elegant townscapes, flowering trees, gentle florals and stripes combined to make a home that truly reflects you and your curious soul.

Above: Menagerie

Menagerie is a celebration of the natural world, designed as a curated gallery of exotic wildlife and botanical studies. Framed illustrations of tropical and exotic animals give the wallpaper the charm of a collector’s salon with a distinctly well-travelled spirit.

To style Menagerie, lean into its layered, eclectic elegance with warm woods, woven textures and artisan-inspired accessories. Mid-century furniture, cane or leather seating and antique brass accents beautifully echo the wallpaper’s nostalgic feel.

Above: Solana

Capturing the sun-drenched beauty of an imagined oasis, Solana is inspired by traditional botanical illustrations and decorative textile motifs. The detailing and rhythmic arrangement of trees give the design a sense of movement and openness, while the textured backdrop adds warmth and an artisanal character to the space.

Solana pairs especially well with sun-washed walls, where natural light can highlight the wallpaper’s gentle tonal variations and create a serene, contemporary retreat.

Above: Al Fresco

Al Fresco by Albany is a joyful celebration of Mediterranean living, capturing the colour, flavour and laid-back charm of long lunches by the sea. Illustrated with an eclectic montage of sardine tins, crabs, olives, tomatoes and coastal delicacies, the design is set against a classic two-tone blue stripe that reminds us of breezy beach umbrellas and sun-drenched café terraces. Bold and a little nostalgic, Al Fresco brings a sense of holiday escapism!

Above: Comoros

The name Comoros is inspired by the volcanic islands of the Comoros archipelago, nestled between Madagascar and the East African coast, a region celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity, dense tropical landscapes and rare wildlife, all of which beautifully echo the spirit of the design.

Comoros is an immersive tropical design that captures the mystery of a hidden jungle canopy. Layers of painterly foliage create a lush all-over wall effect, where soft tonal shifts and densely packed leaves give the design remarkable depth. Look closely and a natural world begins to emerge, tiny butterflies and insects flutter amongst the greenery, while curious lizards, lemurs and wide-eyed bush babies peek through the leaves, all bringing a sense of discovery to the pattern.

Above: Buddleia

We love this bold and theatrical design, with its oversized scale for maximum decorative impact. Sweeping clusters of richly detailed flower blooms unfold across the wall in warm coral tones, with an expressive painterly quality. With its generous 1-metre pattern repeat, Buddleia delivers a statement-making scale and a sense of high drama that transforms a room instantly.

Buddleia works especially well in spaces designed for impact, from sophisticated dining rooms to impressive stairwells, where layered lighting and neutral colour-coordinated textures can amplify its glamorous, garden-inspired character.

Above: Monteroso

Monteroso feels as though it has been lifted from the sun-washed Ligurian coast, inspired by one of the jewel villages of Italy’s Cinque Terre. It captures the sense of cliff-hugging charm, where white-washed houses meet the sea, and time slows down.

This delightful wallpaper design reimagines a Mediterranean village as a layered, storybook landscape. Sun-bleached houses cluster together beneath terracotta roofs, their corners softened by age and sunlight. Narrow waterways thread through the composition, while cobbled courtyards open unexpectedly to reveal fig trees, lemon groves, and shaded terraces. Every corner is filled with detail: shuttered windows, hanging laundry, climbing vines, and the gentle hum of village life illustrated in perfect miniature detail.

Monteroso works beautifully in spaces where atmosphere is as important as function, where its narrative quality creates a sense of gentle escapism.

Above: Sunset Carnival

Bold, immersive, and playful, Sunset Carnival transforms walls into a fantastical world of music, movement, and discovery.

A bongo-playing leopard keeps the beat while an elegant octopus serenades the crowd on saxophone. Peacocks gather beside turtles for moonlit parties under swaying palms, as layers of lush foliage and exotic creatures unfold across the design. The more you look, the more story reveals itself, making this a wallpaper that continually surprises and delights.

Perfect for contemporary interiors with wit and personality, Sunset Carnival works beautifully as a statement wall in dining rooms, cocktail spaces, creative studios, or eclectic living rooms.

Above: Clematis

Clematis is a vintage-style botanical pattern, shown here set against a rich, deep berry background (it is available in three other colourways too). It features an elegant, densely packed design of garden flowers, buds, and layered foliage.

To balance this moody, vintage botanical print in a contemporary home, you need to introduce minimalist shapes and modern textures so the space feels fresh. This design would work well on a single feature wall behind a bed headboard or a sleek sofa. Paint the remaining walls a crisp, modern off-white or a light, cool grey to make the pattern pop.

Above: Hortensia

This bold floral design features large, clustered mophead blooms and detailed foliage. Hydrangeas are the main focal point, with wild roses tucked subtly between the larger clusters.

Because the background is light and neutral, you can use this design on all four walls without making the room feel small. Pair it with crisp white woodwork or paint in the same olive green as the leaves.

Above: Tropica

Tropica is a beautiful botanical design that celebrates the abundance of the exotic natural world. Delicate trailing vines weave across the surface, with an enchanting mix of oversized blooms, miniature blossoms, and richly detailed fruits.

Pomegranates, figs, and striking dragon fruit are amongst the foliage, their varied scales bringing shape to the design, while the winding vine creates an elegant, decorative flow.

The result is a wallpaper that captures the romance of a tropical garden in full flourish, lending itself beautifully to layered tonal schemes inspired by ripe fruit, sun-faded petals, and verdant greenery.