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On press…
We all love to take a peek at what’s coming up… especially when we’re looking forward to some brighter warmer sunny days (here’s a clue to one of our latest trends) On press… We’ve been busy working behind the scenes on our latest wallpaperdirect magazine for Spring Summer ‘18. It’s just been signed off at … Read more
Get in line…
Humbugs Tigers Pyjamas Stripes are a timeless chic design classic in clothing as well as in interiors and it’s true to say that vertical stripes give an illusion of height to you or your room! We love the simplicity and the enduring appeal of the stripe. Make a statement with a wide black and white wallpaper … Read more
Making their mark!
Making their mark! Anima is an exciting, colourful wallpaper collection from Coordonné by a callaboration of artists united by their passion for the natural world. Let’s find out more… Andrea Zarraluqui devours books about plants and botanics, and has turned her passion into her profession and from there we can see her colourful world filled with flora and fauna. … 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
On press…
We all love to take a peek at what’s coming up… especially when we’re looking forward to some brighter warmer sunny days (here’s a clue to one of our latest trends) On press… We’ve been busy working behind the scenes on our latest wallpaperdirect magazine for Spring Summer ‘18. It’s just been signed off at … Read more
Get in line…
Humbugs Tigers Pyjamas Stripes are a timeless chic design classic in clothing as well as in interiors and it’s true to say that vertical stripes give an illusion of height to you or your room! We love the simplicity and the enduring appeal of the stripe. Make a statement with a wide black and white wallpaper … Read more
Making their mark!
Making their mark! Anima is an exciting, colourful wallpaper collection from Coordonné by a callaboration of artists united by their passion for the natural world. Let’s find out more… Andrea Zarraluqui devours books about plants and botanics, and has turned her passion into her profession and from there we can see her colourful world filled with flora and fauna. … 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