The resurgence of bucolic wallpapers and fabrics continues with motifs inf luenced by idyllic scenes from Europe, the English countryside and further afield
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A pair of elegant armchairs against a chinoiserie-style garden-scene backdrop creates the perfect moment to pause for thought and be transported to a distant land.
Floating Palace, which depicts oversized lotus flowers, ornate pagodas and drifting sampans, is a reimagined print from Liberty’s archive initially produced in the 1970s. Opt to embrace the subtle retro styling of the lush garden scene by adding a mid-century marble side table and a bold jade-coloured rug underfoot.
GRAND ENTRANCE
Hallways can easily slip into being forgotten areas – however, matching wallpaper and curtain fabric will instantly tie a space together, making it feel considered and loved. This works particularly well with a woodland theme and in a design that is coloured in a subdued, earthy palette such as brown, green and cream, as seen in this version by GP&J Baker. Keep woodwork and carpeting neutral to avoid overcrowding the space.
FOLIAGE FABRICS
NATURE STUDY
Whether it’s an area that serves as your work-from-home zone or a corner that’s kept for more relaxing activities like reading and crafting, you can lift the mood with the addition of a beautifully inspiring wallpaper depicting a flora and fauna motif.
Avoid colours that are intensely vivid and potentially distracting. Instead, keep your concentration with a pretty palette of calming neutral, soft blush and green hues, as seen in this design by Cole & Son. It’s a new world to work from.
LIVING WALLS
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with a large-scale panoramic wallpaper or mural print that depicts everything from the forest floor to the sky above. Introduce an edited colour palette of coordinating green and blue tones, along with chic metal garden chairs
