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Natural beauty Being able to find out more about the the creative influences in a wallpaper design is a real pleasure and gives a real insight to what inspires the collections.  Here we find out more about artist and designer Elizabeth Ockford from The Paper Partnership. Elizabeth is based in a studio in rural Sussex. She … Read more

Wedded bliss … A lovely sunny day is forecast, the excitement is mounting and everything is set. It’s going to be a fantastic occasion, the joining together both UK and USA in the latest Royal Wedding. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot tomorrow as I’m sure you all know. I had to chuckle … Read more

Super greens Green is good for you. Not just the veggies, I’m talking lush green interiors. Nature’s very own green brings balance and harmony to your space. Gorgeous green offers a classic counterpoint to any other colour as it does in your garden. Houseplants are back in a big way (the more the merrier) reconnecting us with nature and … Read more

Mr. Blue Sky… I’m looking out of my office window at the most glorious blue sky. It’s so uplifting to see some sunshine at last and makes me think of the feel good 1977 Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) song Mr. Blue Sky. Sun is shinin’ in the skyThere ain’t a cloud in sightIt’s stopped rainin’ … Read more

Explore & discover As you know by now, exploring different countries is something I really enjoy either when travelling on business or just for pleasure. I love immersing myself into local culture, finding those little markets and hidden bazaars. I’ve recently returned from Palma the capital of Mallorca and it’s a fantastic place to visit even just for a weekend! … Read more

I’ve just visited the exciting Home Furnishing Expo in Shenzhen Hello from China – nín hǎo  We’ve been off on our travels again this time to China to visit the Home Furnishing Expo in Shenzhen. We had a fascinating time meeting different suppliers from around the world and catching up with old friends in the business. It’s … Read more

Having fun in Chelsea, checking out new collections at Design Week… Couture for the home London Design Week 2018 We’re having an interiors reboot this week at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.It’s the place to go to see the best in design and decoration for the home all under one roof. The showrooms are looking suitably bright and … Read more

Baby it’s cold outside… Sometimes it doesn’t really matter how cold it is outside, as long as you have a few key ingredients – a nice bowl of warming soup, an old black and white film to watch while snuggling up on the sofa by a log fire. A good book, some favourite magazines and Billie Holiday crooning softly … Read more

Not so sugary sweet dusty pink for grown up girls & boys! The look of love Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and as we’re celebrating Valentines day today, I thought I’d choose the colour crush of the moment, blush pink. I’ve never really been a pink person myself but have always liked … Read more

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

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! 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