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Summer breeze
How to make pinwheels with left over wallpaper Summer breeze Wimbledon withers in record temperatures, the radio is full of expert advice on how to sleep in the merciless night heat, and our dog has swapped his spot in the sun for the shade. Here comes another remarkably Summery British Summer. As usual, wallpaperdirect is … Read more
Winging it
A world of beautiful birds in decoration. Winging it! The cheeky, cheerful chirps of our beautiful feathered friends woke me this morning at a deliriously early 5:30 am, and I didn’t mind one bit. The sun was shining and the birdsong announced a happy day ahead. Many frantic hours later I’ve snatched half an hour … Read more
Arbiters of British Style
We visit GP&J Baker’s Chelsea Harbour HQ G P & J Baker – Arbiters of British Style The lovely people at G P (George Percival) & J (James) Baker invited us to their sumptuous Chelsea Harbour showrooms this week for an in-depth tour of their brands, their studio and their wonderful archives… The company began … Read more
Abigail Ahern – queen of the dark
A word with undisputed queen of the dark Abigail Ahern Abigail Ahern – Queen of the dark Designerpaint sat down to delve into the darker side of colour with Abigail Ahern, uncovering her inspirations along the way. All photographs courtesy Graham Atkins-Hughes DP When you travel, what is your favourite Country? AA It’s so hard … Read more
Face to face with Sophie Robinson
Face to face with Sophie Robinson Sophie Robinson stylist superstar We had the pleasure of working with the lovely Sophie Robinson – one time rally driver turned interior designer and stylist supreme on our latest wall trends look book for autumn/winter 2015. We’ll be showcasing those trends here soon – watch this space. In a … Read more
Adventures in decorating
Adventures in decorating – our top 5 tips for choosing the perfect wallpaper design As my friends and family will tell you I love the theatre! So when I saw the new Cole and Sons Whimsical Collection, selecting wallpaper for my next room transformation was easy. Cabaret was my design of choice so on Sunday … Read more
In the lap of luxury
A world of luxury including the most fabulous wallpapers In the lap of luxury Close your eyes and imagine the most luxurious thing you can dream of… Are you cruising down the Amalfi coast road in your open top Ferrari, the wind blowing through the few wisps of your golden hair that have escaped the … Read more
The Colour Council
How to choose colours everybody can agree on The Colour Council If your mum asked you for a green jumper for her birthday, how would you make sure you get the green she likes? If you had to make a cinema advert for Coca Cola, how would you make sure that distinctive red came out … Read more
Bring me sunshine
Spring cheer with Morecambe & Wise as temperatures soar with sunny wallpapers Bring me sunshine Morecambe and Wise are singing “Bring me Sunshine” on the radio, and the April weather is obliging with an unexpected heatwave. Turn the sound up and treat yourself to a minute of silliness with this clip of Eric and Ern’s … Read more
Ladybird Books and the wallpaper factory
The world’s favourite wallpapers come from the same place Laydbird Books began. What do Peter and Jane think of that? Ladybird Books and the Wallpaper Factory The world’s favourite wallpapers come from the same place Ladybird Books began. In 2015 Ladybird Books turned 100 years old. Responsible for many 1960’s children’s first reading adventures, their … Read more
Cinema’s biggest movie sets
An infographic about cinema’s biggest movie sets Cinema’s biggest movie sets We do like a good movie and we love a lush film set. The bigger they are the more we like them. So we’ve put together this suitably massive infographic that tells you exactly how big the biggest film sets have been in the … Read more
Pretty pastel palettes
Delicate pinks, peaches, mints and skies Pretty pastel palettes Delicate pink cherry blossoms are bursting out against powder blue spring skies carrying fluffy whisps of cloud. Baby rabbits frisk in the fields as little lambs gambol and play under the new evening sun… And we found this remarkable nest in the wallpaperdirect garden. It looks … Read more
Summer breeze
How to make pinwheels with left over wallpaper Summer breeze Wimbledon withers in record temperatures, the radio is full of expert advice on how to sleep in the merciless night heat, and our dog has swapped his spot in the sun for the shade. Here comes another remarkably Summery British Summer. As usual, wallpaperdirect is … Read more
Winging it
A world of beautiful birds in decoration. Winging it! The cheeky, cheerful chirps of our beautiful feathered friends woke me this morning at a deliriously early 5:30 am, and I didn’t mind one bit. The sun was shining and the birdsong announced a happy day ahead. Many frantic hours later I’ve snatched half an hour … Read more
Arbiters of British Style
We visit GP&J Baker’s Chelsea Harbour HQ G P & J Baker – Arbiters of British Style The lovely people at G P (George Percival) & J (James) Baker invited us to their sumptuous Chelsea Harbour showrooms this week for an in-depth tour of their brands, their studio and their wonderful archives… The company began … Read more
Abigail Ahern – queen of the dark
A word with undisputed queen of the dark Abigail Ahern Abigail Ahern – Queen of the dark Designerpaint sat down to delve into the darker side of colour with Abigail Ahern, uncovering her inspirations along the way. All photographs courtesy Graham Atkins-Hughes DP When you travel, what is your favourite Country? AA It’s so hard … Read more
Face to face with Sophie Robinson
Face to face with Sophie Robinson Sophie Robinson stylist superstar We had the pleasure of working with the lovely Sophie Robinson – one time rally driver turned interior designer and stylist supreme on our latest wall trends look book for autumn/winter 2015. We’ll be showcasing those trends here soon – watch this space. In a … Read more
Adventures in decorating
Adventures in decorating – our top 5 tips for choosing the perfect wallpaper design As my friends and family will tell you I love the theatre! So when I saw the new Cole and Sons Whimsical Collection, selecting wallpaper for my next room transformation was easy. Cabaret was my design of choice so on Sunday … Read more
In the lap of luxury
A world of luxury including the most fabulous wallpapers In the lap of luxury Close your eyes and imagine the most luxurious thing you can dream of… Are you cruising down the Amalfi coast road in your open top Ferrari, the wind blowing through the few wisps of your golden hair that have escaped the … Read more
The Colour Council
How to choose colours everybody can agree on The Colour Council If your mum asked you for a green jumper for her birthday, how would you make sure you get the green she likes? If you had to make a cinema advert for Coca Cola, how would you make sure that distinctive red came out … Read more
Bring me sunshine
Spring cheer with Morecambe & Wise as temperatures soar with sunny wallpapers Bring me sunshine Morecambe and Wise are singing “Bring me Sunshine” on the radio, and the April weather is obliging with an unexpected heatwave. Turn the sound up and treat yourself to a minute of silliness with this clip of Eric and Ern’s … Read more
Ladybird Books and the wallpaper factory
The world’s favourite wallpapers come from the same place Laydbird Books began. What do Peter and Jane think of that? Ladybird Books and the Wallpaper Factory The world’s favourite wallpapers come from the same place Ladybird Books began. In 2015 Ladybird Books turned 100 years old. Responsible for many 1960’s children’s first reading adventures, their … Read more
Cinema’s biggest movie sets
An infographic about cinema’s biggest movie sets Cinema’s biggest movie sets We do like a good movie and we love a lush film set. The bigger they are the more we like them. So we’ve put together this suitably massive infographic that tells you exactly how big the biggest film sets have been in the … Read more
Pretty pastel palettes
Delicate pinks, peaches, mints and skies Pretty pastel palettes Delicate pink cherry blossoms are bursting out against powder blue spring skies carrying fluffy whisps of cloud. Baby rabbits frisk in the fields as little lambs gambol and play under the new evening sun… And we found this remarkable nest in the wallpaperdirect garden. It looks … Read more