Wallpaper is an effective way of achieving a beautiful, inspired interior. Combined with paint, it can be used to create a highlight or focus within a living space. Each Little Greene wallpaper design and colourway is presented with three coordinating colours, to assist you in finding a perfectly coordinated scheme.
Use colour and pattern in combination to transform an entire room or simply use wallpaper on one wall to create impact.
It is important to find a wallpaper design that you feel comfortable living with on a day-to-day basis, as well as considering a style that will suit your space and the look you are hoping to achieve.
All over wallpaper or a highlight wall
From smaller prints and subtle designs, to a large scale damask, our wallpaper collections can be used throughout the whole room or to create a focal point within a space.
Create a highlight wall
Using wallpaper on a single wall or chimney breast creates a focal point in any room in your home. Select a space to apply wallpaper by considering the architectural features and natural lighting within a room.
Use wallpaper throughout the space
For a room with impact, use one of our wallpapers in an all-over scheme. Select a complementary paint shade for woodwork and door frames for a coordinated finish.
Combine wallpaper with paint
In period properties, with original architectural features, use wallpaper above or below a dado rail alongside a complementary paint colour.
Choosing a wallpaper design
When selecting a wallpaper, we would always recommend ordering samples of your chosen designs.
Test samples in different lights
Place samples on different walls around the room, to ensure you are happy with the pattern and colour in varying natural light.
Our complimentary wallpaper samples are A4 size to give you a good indication of the pattern. Order A4 Wallpaper Samples online.
Larger samples can be viewed in our wallpaper books, which can be found in our showrooms or your nearest Little Greene stockist. Find your nearest stockist here.
Bedroom wallpaper
For a tranquil bedroom scheme, consider a more soothing wallpaper design that will create a relaxing environment at the end of the day.
Use wallpaper on a single wall behind the bed to create a focal point within the room. Paint woodwork and trim in a complementary tone, for a coordinated finish.
Why not select a delicate floral pattern to create a calm, tranquil space?
Choose a floral wallpaper such as ‘Asterid - Nightshade’, a unique mural of three drops of wallpaper. Most of the pattern appears at the top of the design, giving the illusion of height.
For something a little bolder, but still drawing inspiration from nature, try using ‘Darwin – Serein’ combined withLamp Blackwoodwork in your bedroom scheme.
‘Darwin’ (c1760) represents one of the Whitworth Art Gallery’s most important recent acquisitions. With a twist in its story, this exemplary English piece was actually found intact in a house in Aix-en-Provence, France.
The exotic scene accurately imitates a typical 18th Century hand-painted Chinese paper. But the tax stamp, still visible on the back of the original rag paper, categorically identifies it as English in origin.
The colours interpreted in the ‘Serein’ colourway are very true to the original - a surprisingly (and wonderfully) well-preserved archive document. The vibrant design can be used in an all over scheme to bring interest and pattern to an otherwise neutral finish.
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Kitchen Wallpaper
In a room that can often be the liveliest area of the home, do not be afraid to go bold! Consider a mural or large damask pattern for a dramatic kitchen wallpaper scheme. The kitchen is the perfect place to experiment with stronger colours and pattern, providing a creative space to be enjoyed.
Although there is no specific type of wallpaper for kitchens, Little Greene wallpapers are spongeable to maintain a clean kitchen without damaging the print.
‘Upper Brook Street – Minuit’ provides a dramatic backdrop to contemporary furniture and can be combined with complementary shades such as ‘Lamp Black’ or ‘Citrine’. Also consider the use of colour highlights to add a playful element to the room, for a space that is vibrant and energetic.
Brooke House – Cinder
‘Brooke House – Cinder’ provides a more subtle, classic finish, pulling together a combination of neutral tones for a more traditional kitchen design.
The document from which this wallpaper was drawn is identified as 1920s in origin, notably because of the way it had been printed. The ‘gravure’ technique only became commercially viable after the turn of the last century.
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Marlborough - Glacé
Combining paint and wallpaper gives you the opportunity to mix old styles into the new and create something unique to your home.
Try the boldest green ‘’ alongside ‘Marlborough – Glacé’ a large pattern that features clean, sophisticated lines.
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Bathroom Wallpaper
In well ventilated bathrooms, wallpaper can be used to add texture and interest to existing features.
Camellia - Smalt
‘Camellia – Smalt’ is a moody tree and petal damask on a silk effect background, it was originally discovered on a silk kimono.
Here, it is combined with Smalt woodwork for a coordinated finish and contrasts beautifully against a classic bright white porcelain and gold bathroom furnishings.
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Reverie - Jungle
Designs that exude nature, such as ‘Reverie – Jungle’, bring the outdoors into your home. Creating a look that is reminiscent of our natural surroundings provides both comfort and calm.
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Hallway Wallpaper
For large, open hallway spaces you can experiment with strong colours and create an entrance that has an immediate impact.
These areas provide the opportunity to use a design or colourway that you may not find restful in other areas of the home. As hallways are a transitional space, you can embrace colour and pattern.
Be bold with your choice of hallway wallpaper.
Paradise - Feather
A wallpaper with a bold pattern of exotic birds and flowers, like ‘Paradise – Feather’, really dominates the space and makes a striking impact.
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Pall Mall - Canton Gold
Metallic pattern and texture give a particularly opulent finish, select ‘Pall Mall -Canton Gold’ with ‘Marine Blue’ skirting for a sumptuous pairing.
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Loriini - Dorian
You can create immediate impact with bold shades in small proportions to incorporate colour into a scheme. Here, our brightest yellow has been used on doors and woodwork creating a contemporary effect.
Use ‘Trumpet’ alongside ‘Loriini – Dorian’, a surface printed design featuring exotic Lory birds and oriental blossom, typical of 1930’s design.
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As an interior design expert with a deep passion for creating aesthetically pleasing and inspired living spaces, I've spent years delving into the nuances of design elements such as wallpaper, paint, and their seamless integration to transform interiors. My extensive hands-on experience, coupled with a keen eye for detail, allows me to guide you through the art of selecting and combining these elements to achieve a harmonious and visually appealing home.
Now, let's dive into the concepts used in the article about wallpaper and its effective use in interior design:
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Wallpaper as a Design Element: Wallpaper is highlighted as a powerful tool for achieving a beautiful and inspired interior. It's not just a wall covering but a key design element that, when combined with paint, can create focal points and highlights within a living space.
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Little Greene Wallpaper Collections: The article emphasizes the importance of selecting a wallpaper design that suits both your style and living space. Little Greene wallpapers offer a variety of designs and colorways, each presented with three coordinating colors. This ensures a coordinated and cohesive color scheme.
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Using Wallpaper Strategically: The article suggests using wallpaper in different ways, such as covering an entire room for impact or using it on a single wall to create a focal point. The choice depends on the desired look and feel, with considerations for architectural features and natural lighting.
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Combining Wallpaper with Paint: The integration of wallpaper and paint is recommended, especially in period properties with original architectural features. This combination can be used above or below a dado rail, creating a visually appealing and coordinated finish.
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Selecting the Right Wallpaper: The article advises ordering samples of chosen wallpaper designs and testing them in different lights and on various walls within the room. This ensures that the selected pattern and color work well in different lighting conditions.
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Room-Specific Wallpaper Recommendations: Specific recommendations are provided for different rooms. For bedrooms, soothing wallpaper designs are suggested, such as delicate florals or bolder patterns inspired by nature. In kitchens, bold and dramatic wallpaper choices are encouraged, considering the liveliness of the space.
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Bathroom Wallpaper and Texture: Well-ventilated bathrooms can benefit from wallpaper to add texture and interest. Specific wallpaper designs, such as 'Camellia – Smalt,' are recommended for bathroom use.
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Hallway Wallpaper for Impact: Large, open hallways are seen as opportunities to experiment with strong colors and bold patterns. The transitional nature of hallways allows for embracing color and pattern for a striking impact.
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Metallic Finishes and Bold Colors: The article suggests using metallic pattern and texture for an opulent finish. Bold color choices, such as the use of the brightest yellow on doors and woodwork, are recommended for creating immediate impact in small proportions.
By understanding these concepts, you can approach the selection and application of wallpaper in your home with a well-informed and artistic perspective, creating a space that reflects your unique style and preferences.
