Orla Kiely Wallpapers for Harlequin

Orla Kiely

Multi Stem wallpaper has been used here.

Giant Abacus Flower

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Classic Stem

Multi Striped Petal

Giant Stem

Giant Rhodedendron

Striped Petal

Linear Stem

Rhodedendron

Small Acorn Cup

Multi Stem

Flower Tile

Acorn Spot

Internationally-reowned designer Orla Kiely has joined forces with Harlequin to create a striking collection of bold and beautiful wallpapers. This new product range was presented to me this morning and the papers look even better in real life - a fantastic range of pattern, colour and texture.
Photographs via Harlequin.

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Geometric Wallpaper

Hicks' Grand and Hicks' Hexagon wallpaper by Cole & Son

It's funny how similar jobs trickle into the office at the same time. Like last week, it was all about kitchens, this week it's all about wallpaper. The wallpaper that has been catching my eye and will be used for a job is this one called Hicks' Hexagon and Hicks' Grand by Cole & Son. This was named after the late David Hicks, an English interior designer well known for his use of bold geometric patterns.
Photographs via Cole and Son.

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Garden Wallpaper

Varklocka wallpaper by Josef Franks

The clean lines of the Kartell pendant light works well with the detailed wallpaper.

I don't usually choose wallpaper as detailed as the one above - however, I have a job where the wallpaper will only take up less than half a wall above existing white painted panelling. So with the panels below to balance it off, more detailed and small patterns is welcomed for a change.
Love this botanical one above, found in a Sydney home, by Josef Frank (who emigrated to Sweden in the 1930's) - it's like walking through a garden.
Photograph from Come Over Sunday via Remodelista.

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Marthe Armitage Wallpaper

High Road House, Chiswick, London

You may recognise this place as I have previously featured it (see here). I bring it up again as over the last month I keep seeing the name, Marthe Armitage popping up and this morning I saw it again in a newsletter so I began investigating. Marthe Armitage is responsible for the wallpaper used in these rooms at High Road House, London and the papers were selected especially for the house by Ilse Crawford.
Chiswick based artist Marthe Armitage creates and hand prints her wallpapers from lino blocks in her studio and has been doing this for 40 years. Yep, Armitage is in her 70's and still hand prints the stunning wallpapers herself - what an awesome woman.
Go here to see her wallpaper range - it's worth having a browse through.

Marthe Armitage

Armitage's 'Chestnut' wallpaper used here in this West London home.

Photographs via High Road House and Daily Mail.

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Wallpaper

Love the use of wallpaper in this walk-in wardrobe - this is a great way to use wallaper that could be overwhelming in a larger room (and keeps it cost effective too).
Photograph via Miss Moss.

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Using Pattern and Prints

Wallpaper

Fabric to re-upholster a chair

Fabric for drapes.

I am enjoying the use of pattern and prints in a recent job of mine. The intention is to keep the spaces simple with a shot of pattern. All fabrics and wallpaper are available through Charlotte Minty Design.

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Wallpaper - Ferm Living

I am at present working on a residential job which includes a young boy's bedroom. This boy, like many, loves trucks, cars and all things on wheels. I think this popular and graphic wallpaper called 'Rush Hour' from Danish company Ferm Living hits the spot for a feature wall in his bedroom.
Photograph via Ferm Living.

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Scrapwood Wallpaper



Scrapwood Wallpaper - Version 01.



Version 05.



Version 06.



Version 03.



Wallpaper rolls.

 Spotted on Cup of Jo - this is Scrapwood Wallpaper, made in Holland, by Piet Hein Eek. Ever wanted that cool worn down timber look but didn't want to live in a run down, cold house to get it? This is your solution.
Photographs via Scrapwood Wallpaper.

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Welcome Baby Billie.

Also from Porters Paints is a range of wallpaper for baby and children from the Bholu textile designers. This one is called Mavis Monkey Ma and Pa.
I would like this posting to be a tribute to the arrival of my niece, Billie Iris who arrived on the 20/10/10. It's a pleasure to have you in this world.
Photograph via Porters Paints.

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Wallpaper - Porters Paints



Sparrow by Catherine Martin for Designers for Porters.



Spot Check by Julie Paterson for Designers for Porters



Looking for Water by Julie Paterson for Designers for Porters

Porters Original Paints from Australia are mainly known for their beautiful paint collection. What they also have is a great range of handcrafted wallpapers. Check out the Designers for Porters range where designers like Catherine Martin (film/theatre production and costume designer) and Julie Paterson (textile designer for 'cloth') have created their own ranges. Photographs via Porters Paints

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Wallpaper - Cole and Son 'Hummingbirds'



Cole and Son wallpaper 'Hummingbirds'



Here is a Cole and Son Ltd wallpaper that got a lot of media coverage - it is called Hummingbirds from A Collection of Flowers. It is rather sweet, traditional and danity.
Photographs via Cole and Son.

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Wallpaper - Marimekko



Marimekko Pienet Kivet



Marimekko Lumimarja

Due to several jobs I have on right now, I have been looking at a lot of wallpaper...

Wallpaper was not something I have used or recommended much of in the past, however due to several client's requests, that has changed. It has been great researching another decorative avenue and to find what I like. I have found some great options for some of my clients.

I thought I would do some wallpaper postings to show what I have seen. First up - the well known Finnish brand, Marimekko.

I received an email after this posting from Ben of Always Mod. They are a US based online retail store who specialises in Marimekko products. He let me know that they deliver to New Zealand. So if you liked the look of the wallpapers above or other Marimekko products, check them out here.

Photographs via Wallpaper Collective.

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Pattern, Paper and Walls

I Love Wallpaper...

This dogwood pattern is lovely!

 

Break up the room and place it on the top third of the wall rather than the entire room.

It's lovely in my clients dining room.

The collage of fabrics really pops with the black background.  Each frame is unique, different patterns and textures painted in the same shade of white.  I especially like the oval frame with a piece of the wallpaper, mounted on a frame riser.  My favorite collage I have done, so beautiful!

Try wallpaper on the dining table for the Holiday tablescape.

 

The candles are wrapped with care.

A special thanks to such a special person.  One of my favorite clients and an exceptional person, I am truly blessed to have you in my life Rebecca.

Thank you!

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