wallpaper - Harlequin

WALLPAPER
WHERE TO BUY
For a full list of Sanderson and Harlequin
stockists in your area, please contact:
SANDERSON 0844 543 9500,
sanderson-uk.com.
HARLEQUIN 0845 123 6805,
harlequin.uk.com.
FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES
An Angel At My Table, 0845 200 0723,
anangelatmytable.com. Anthropologie, 020
7529 9800, anthropologie.co.uk. Brissi, 0844
800 9912, brissi.co.uk. Chelsea Textiles, 020
7584 5544, chelsea-textiles.co.uk. Cologne &
Cotton, 020 7486 0595, cologneandcotton.
com. The Conran Shop, 0844 848 4000,
conranshop.co.uk. Cox & Cox, 0844 858 0744,
coxandcox.co.uk. Crucial Trading, 01562
743747, crucial-trading.com. The Dining Chair
Company, 020 7259 0422, diningchair.co.uk.
The Dormy House, 01264 365808,
thedormyhouse.com. The Dulwich Trader, 020
8761 3457, dulwichtrader.com. Dwell, 0845 675
9090, dwell.co.uk. The English Panelling
Company, 01453 731305, englishpanelling.com.
The French House, 020 7831 1111,
thefrenchhouse.net. Graham and Green, 0845
130 6622, grahamandgreen.co.uk. Heal’s, 0870
024 0780, heals.co.uk. Jim Lawrence, 01473
826685, jim-lawrence.co.uk. John Lewis, 0845
604 9049, johnlewis.com. Knowles & Christou,
020 7352 7000, knowles-christou.com. Ligne
Roset City, 020 7426 9670, ligne-roset-city.
co.uk. The Linen Works, 020 7819 7620,
thelinenworks.co.uk. Lombok, 0870 240 7380,
lombok.co.uk. LSA International, 01932 789721,
lsa-international.com. Morris & Co, 0844 543
9500, william-morris.co.uk. Niki Jones, 0141
959 4090, niki-jones.co.uk. Original BTC, 01993
882251, originalbtc.com. Pimpernel & Partners,
020 7731 2448, pimpernelandpartners.co.uk.
Porta Romana, 01420 23005, portaromana.co.
uk. The Rug Company, 020 7229 5148,
therugcompany.info. Utility, 0151 708 4192,
utilitydesign.co.uk. Vaughan, 020 7349 4600,
vaughandesigns.com. Vi-Spring, 01752 366311,
vispring.co.uk. The White Company, 0845 678
8150, thewhitecompany.com. York Gallery,
020 7736 2260, yorkgallery.co.uk.
WALLPAPER ON FRONT COVER, FROM LEFT Dandelion Clocks in Blackcurrant DOPWDA102, Sanderson. Mimi 75030, Harlequin. Swallows in Lime DVIWSW101; Eglantine in
Rose/Yellow DVIWEG101; both Sanderson. Silhouette 60118; Elodie 30201; both Harlequin. Mobiles in Citrus/Black 210216, Sanderson. Camille 110125, Harlequin. Early Tulips in
Aubergine/Cherry Red DVIWEA103, Sanderson. Bonita Trail 110012; Samara (on floor) 110043; both Harlequin. WALLPAPER ON BACK COVER, FROM LEFT Adele 110112; Ophelia
110147; Beatrice 110140; all Harlequin. Midsummer Rose in Forest DCAVMI104; Porcelain Garden in Magenta/Leaf Green DCAVPO106; both Sanderson. Giselle 110134; Papillon 75015;
both Harlequin. New Tiger Stripe in Rose/Ivory DCAVTP101, Sanderson; Summer Tree (on floor) in Silver/Linden DAPGST104; both Sanderson.
made simple
Contents
Welcome
It’s easy to understand why wallpaper is enjoying
such an unstoppable revival – it’s the simplest
way to add pattern, colour and texture to a
4
LIVING ROOMS
12
DINING ROOMS
dining room and bedroom in three dramatically different
styles. From sleek contemporary panels to a glorious floral
4
Provide a theatrical twist with eye-catching
motifs, fabulous colours and a mix of scale.
20 WALLPAPER Q&A
Everything you need to know about wallpaper,
from our decorating expert Celia Rufey.
24 BEDROOMS
Ideas for creating a relaxing sanctuary, using
both timeless and contemporary designs.
scheme. At H&G, we teamed up with Sanderson
and Harlequin to use it to decorate the same living room,
Imaginative schemes that use striking
wallpapers to clever decorative effect.
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WHERE TO BUY
Contact details for all the stockists featured
in this supplement.
12
extravaganza, these schemes demonstrate the endless
possibilities wallpaper can offer.
We hope, when you see them,
you’ll be inspired!
Editor Wallpaper Made Simple Giles Kime. Stylist Sally Conran.
Photographs Adrian Briscoe. Swatch photographs Masterpiece.
Art director Erika Short. Designer Emma Glibbery.
Chief sub-editor Catriona Summerhill.
Senior sub-editor Ruth Farnsworth. Sub-editor Susan Shepherd.
Editor-in-Chief Homes & Gardens Deborah Barker.
For stockists of all items featured in this supplement, turn to
page 32. Sanderson and Harlequin fabrics and wallpapers are
available from retailers all over the UK. For your nearest stockist,
contact Sanderson, 0844 543 9500, sanderson-uk.com,
or Harlequin, 0845 123 6805, harlequin.uk.com.
FRAMED WALLPAPERS (Opposite page, clockwise from top) Amour 60133; Spirit
60128; Iola Rose 75023; Spirit 60130; Papillon 75018; Floris 30219; Jolie Stripe
15317; all Harlequin.
H&G WALLPAPER MADE SIMPLE, NOVEMBER 2011 Published by IPC SouthBank, Blue Fin
Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU. Reprographics by Wyndeham Pre-press Ltd.
Printed by Southernprint Ltd. Covers printed by Wyndeham Impact Ltd. Distributed by Marketforce
(UK) Ltd, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU. ©IPC Media Ltd 2011.
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Contents
Welcome
It’s easy to understand why wallpaper is enjoying
such an unstoppable revival – it’s the simplest
way to add pattern, colour and texture to a
4
LIVING ROOMS
12
DINING ROOMS
dining room and bedroom in three dramatically different
styles. From sleek contemporary panels to a glorious floral
4
Provide a theatrical twist with eye-catching
motifs, fabulous colours and a mix of scale.
20 WALLPAPER Q&A
Everything you need to know about wallpaper,
from our decorating expert Celia Rufey.
24 BEDROOMS
Ideas for creating a relaxing sanctuary, using
both timeless and contemporary designs.
scheme. At H&G, we teamed up with Sanderson
and Harlequin to use it to decorate the same living room,
Imaginative schemes that use striking
wallpapers to clever decorative effect.
32
WHERE TO BUY
Contact details for all the stockists featured
in this supplement.
12
extravaganza, these schemes demonstrate the endless
possibilities wallpaper can offer.
We hope, when you see them,
you’ll be inspired!
Editor Wallpaper Made Simple Giles Kime. Stylist Sally Conran.
Photographs Adrian Briscoe. Swatch photographs Masterpiece.
Art director Erika Short. Designer Emma Glibbery.
Chief sub-editor Catriona Summerhill.
Senior sub-editor Ruth Farnsworth. Sub-editor Susan Shepherd.
Editor-in-Chief Homes & Gardens Deborah Barker.
For stockists of all items featured in this supplement, turn to
page 32. Sanderson and Harlequin fabrics and wallpapers are
available from retailers all over the UK. For your nearest stockist,
contact Sanderson, 0844 543 9500, sanderson-uk.com,
or Harlequin, 0845 123 6805, harlequin.uk.com.
FRAMED WALLPAPERS (Opposite page, clockwise from top) Amour 60133; Spirit
60128; Iola Rose 75023; Spirit 60130; Papillon 75018; Floris 30219; Jolie Stripe
15317; all Harlequin.
H&G WALLPAPER MADE SIMPLE, NOVEMBER 2011 Published by IPC SouthBank, Blue Fin
Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU. Reprographics by Wyndeham Pre-press Ltd.
Printed by Southernprint Ltd. Covers printed by Wyndeham Impact Ltd. Distributed by Marketforce
(UK) Ltd, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU. ©IPC Media Ltd 2011.
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Three looks for
LIVING
ROOMS
M I X & M AT C H
Wallpaper offers
an opportunity
to make a striking
decorative
statement. For
this reason it’s a great choice for
living rooms, particularly those used
for entertaining. Yet, as the stylish
schemes on the following pages show,
using wallpaper doesn’t have to mean
WELL BALANCED
emblazoning every surface with bold
pattern and colour. Whether you
choose to mix two different designs
or limit the pattern to areas such
as alcoves, being imaginative with
wallpaper can have powerful results.
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Camille 110125, Harlequin. Folia in Lime/Charcoal
DIOWFO102; selection from the 50s collection; both Sanderson. Etienne 60105;
Azita 60207; both Harlequin. Swallows in Silver DVIWSW104, Sanderson. Blossom
75302, Harlequin. Eglantine in Yellow/Blue DVIWEG103 (centre), Sanderson.
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HIGH AMBITIONS
Three looks for
LIVING
ROOMS
M I X & M AT C H
Wallpaper offers
an opportunity
to make a striking
decorative
statement. For
this reason it’s a great choice for
living rooms, particularly those used
for entertaining. Yet, as the stylish
schemes on the following pages show,
using wallpaper doesn’t have to mean
WELL BALANCED
emblazoning every surface with bold
pattern and colour. Whether you
choose to mix two different designs
or limit the pattern to areas such
as alcoves, being imaginative with
wallpaper can have powerful results.
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Camille 110125, Harlequin. Folia in Lime/Charcoal
DIOWFO102; selection from the 50s collection; both Sanderson. Etienne 60105;
Azita 60207; both Harlequin. Swallows in Silver DVIWSW104, Sanderson. Blossom
75302, Harlequin. Eglantine in Yellow/Blue DVIWEG103 (centre), Sanderson.
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HIGH AMBITIONS
H^G LIVING ROOMS
MIX & MATCH
Combining two wallpapers with dramatically
different patterns but toning colours will
ensure a striking yet cohesive room scheme.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Camille 110127, 52cm
wide, Harlequin.
SLIPPER CHAIR
Arles in Calico
DARLAR301, viscose
mix, 140cm wide,
Sanderson.
WALLPAPER
Eglantine in Silver/
Neutral DVIWEG105,
68.5cm wide,
Sanderson.
CUSHIONS
Camille 130239,
cotton, 138cm wide,
Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Leaning wooden console table,
H84xW119xD46cm; Windsor sofa, H87xW209xD105cm; both
Graham and Green. Calico-covered French slipper chair 5762,
H81xW57xD66cm, Pimpernel & Partners. Gesso wall cabinet,
H138xW100xD40cm, Knowles & Christou. White circular stacking
tables, large, H38xdiam48cm; small, H32xdiam38cm; Dwell.
F A B R I C Sofa covered in Brianza in Mole DBRZBR312,
cotton velvet, 145cm wide, Sanderson.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Basket Silver T301, Crucial Trading.
A C C E S S O R I E S Vintage style box files, small,
H29xW21.5xD6.5cm; medium, H36xW27xD8.5cm; large,
H38xW30.5xD11cm; Steeple wall clock, diam122cm; Nero
candleholders (on mantelpiece and cabinet) small,
H11xdiam10.5cm; medium, H19xdiam8.5cm; large, H16.5xdiam12cm;
extra large, H28xdiam14cm; all Graham and Green. Bird lantern
(on console table), H36.5xdiam17cm; birdcage hurricane lamps,
small, H23.5xdiam14cm; large, H27xdiam18cm; St Lucia white
birdcages (on cabinet), medium, H35xdiam18cm; large,
H42xdiam20cm; all An Angel At My Table. Decorative gesso
board, l41x32cm; glass bell jar (on console table), H30xW20cm;
small pitcher (on round table); wooden candlesticks (on hearth),
H60xdiam23cm; all Cox & Cox. Provence Eau de Source jug (on
mantelpiece), H18.5xW14cm, Brissi. Pablo vase (on console table),
H20cm, LSA International. Notebooks (on circular tables);
Concentric rug, diam200cm; all Niki Jones. 
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H^G LIVING ROOMS
MIX & MATCH
Combining two wallpapers with dramatically
different patterns but toning colours will
ensure a striking yet cohesive room scheme.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Camille 110127, 52cm
wide, Harlequin.
SLIPPER CHAIR
Arles in Calico
DARLAR301, viscose
mix, 140cm wide,
Sanderson.
WALLPAPER
Eglantine in Silver/
Neutral DVIWEG105,
68.5cm wide,
Sanderson.
CUSHIONS
Camille 130239,
cotton, 138cm wide,
Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Leaning wooden console table,
H84xW119xD46cm; Windsor sofa, H87xW209xD105cm; both
Graham and Green. Calico-covered French slipper chair 5762,
H81xW57xD66cm, Pimpernel & Partners. Gesso wall cabinet,
H138xW100xD40cm, Knowles & Christou. White circular stacking
tables, large, H38xdiam48cm; small, H32xdiam38cm; Dwell.
F A B R I C Sofa covered in Brianza in Mole DBRZBR312,
cotton velvet, 145cm wide, Sanderson.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Basket Silver T301, Crucial Trading.
A C C E S S O R I E S Vintage style box files, small,
H29xW21.5xD6.5cm; medium, H36xW27xD8.5cm; large,
H38xW30.5xD11cm; Steeple wall clock, diam122cm; Nero
candleholders (on mantelpiece and cabinet) small,
H11xdiam10.5cm; medium, H19xdiam8.5cm; large, H16.5xdiam12cm;
extra large, H28xdiam14cm; all Graham and Green. Bird lantern
(on console table), H36.5xdiam17cm; birdcage hurricane lamps,
small, H23.5xdiam14cm; large, H27xdiam18cm; St Lucia white
birdcages (on cabinet), medium, H35xdiam18cm; large,
H42xdiam20cm; all An Angel At My Table. Decorative gesso
board, l41x32cm; glass bell jar (on console table), H30xW20cm;
small pitcher (on round table); wooden candlesticks (on hearth),
H60xdiam23cm; all Cox & Cox. Provence Eau de Source jug (on
mantelpiece), H18.5xW14cm, Brissi. Pablo vase (on console table),
H20cm, LSA International. Notebooks (on circular tables);
Concentric rug, diam200cm; all Niki Jones. 
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H^G LIVING ROOMS
WELL BALANCED
Bold, graphic pattern lining a pair of alcoves
gives a calming sense of symmetry that
marries well with more classic elements.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Concord DVIWCO103
in Lime/Gilver, 52cm
wide, Sanderson.
CHAIRS
Avena in Cream/Cerise
DORIAV307, 140cm
wide, viscose mix,
Sanderson.
WALL PAINT
Quill Grey 45, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CUSHIONS
Amberley in Lime
DPEMAM307, 144cm
wide, viscose mix,
Sanderson.
FURNITURE
Architrave console table, H80xW120x
D40cm; Architrave coffee table, W90xD90xH25cm; both Heal’s.
Calico-covered Malplaquet chair 5760, H87.5xW70xD79cm;
calico-covered French slipper chair 5762, H81xW57xD66cm;
half moon console table 9347, H82xW113xD53.5cm; all Pimpernel
& Partners. Windsor sofa in linen VVE6945, H87xW209xD105cm,
Graham and Green.
F A B R I C Cream cushions in Breton Ivory DARLBR302,
viscose mix, 140cm wide, Sanderson.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Basket Silver T301, Crucial Trading.
A C C E S S O R I E S Pisa table lamps in Nickel, H49cm; 9in
Warwick Lipstick-Pink silk shades; all Vaughan. Extra large beaten
metal bowl, H9xdiam25.5cm; carved vessel (on architrave console),
H10xW7.5xD7.5cm; Ridges vessel (on mantelpiece), H27xW15cm;
black spice pot (on half moon table), H47xW21cm; notebooks; all
Niki Jones. White Buba vase, H30cm; black Zalia vase, H34cm;
white Milo vase, H16cm; white Milo tealight holders, H10cm;
all LSA International. Summer print tealights (on mantelpiece),
H7cm, Cox & Cox. Henri II mirror 4574, 115x91cm, Pimpernel &
Partners. Scrolled fireguard in Matt Black, H67xW80xD24cm,
Jim Lawrence. Pink flamingo, H30cm; pink Pineapple cushion,
45cm sq; yellow Wave bowl, H16xW37xD30cm; all Dwell. Large
bottle vase, H32.5xD9cm, An Angel At My Table. Porcelain
tealight holders (on coffee table), available in large or small; both
Graham and Green. Diagonal bead rug in Green, 274x183cm,
Neisha Crosland at The Rug Company. 
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H^G LIVING ROOMS
WELL BALANCED
Bold, graphic pattern lining a pair of alcoves
gives a calming sense of symmetry that
marries well with more classic elements.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Concord DVIWCO103
in Lime/Gilver, 52cm
wide, Sanderson.
CHAIRS
Avena in Cream/Cerise
DORIAV307, 140cm
wide, viscose mix,
Sanderson.
WALL PAINT
Quill Grey 45, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CUSHIONS
Amberley in Lime
DPEMAM307, 144cm
wide, viscose mix,
Sanderson.
FURNITURE
Architrave console table, H80xW120x
D40cm; Architrave coffee table, W90xD90xH25cm; both Heal’s.
Calico-covered Malplaquet chair 5760, H87.5xW70xD79cm;
calico-covered French slipper chair 5762, H81xW57xD66cm;
half moon console table 9347, H82xW113xD53.5cm; all Pimpernel
& Partners. Windsor sofa in linen VVE6945, H87xW209xD105cm,
Graham and Green.
F A B R I C Cream cushions in Breton Ivory DARLBR302,
viscose mix, 140cm wide, Sanderson.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Basket Silver T301, Crucial Trading.
A C C E S S O R I E S Pisa table lamps in Nickel, H49cm; 9in
Warwick Lipstick-Pink silk shades; all Vaughan. Extra large beaten
metal bowl, H9xdiam25.5cm; carved vessel (on architrave console),
H10xW7.5xD7.5cm; Ridges vessel (on mantelpiece), H27xW15cm;
black spice pot (on half moon table), H47xW21cm; notebooks; all
Niki Jones. White Buba vase, H30cm; black Zalia vase, H34cm;
white Milo vase, H16cm; white Milo tealight holders, H10cm;
all LSA International. Summer print tealights (on mantelpiece),
H7cm, Cox & Cox. Henri II mirror 4574, 115x91cm, Pimpernel &
Partners. Scrolled fireguard in Matt Black, H67xW80xD24cm,
Jim Lawrence. Pink flamingo, H30cm; pink Pineapple cushion,
45cm sq; yellow Wave bowl, H16xW37xD30cm; all Dwell. Large
bottle vase, H32.5xD9cm, An Angel At My Table. Porcelain
tealight holders (on coffee table), available in large or small; both
Graham and Green. Diagonal bead rug in Green, 274x183cm,
Neisha Crosland at The Rug Company. 
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H^G LIVING ROOMS
HIGH AMBITIONS
Wallpapering above a picture rail offers the
chance to manipulate a room’s proportions,
making the ceiling appear much higher.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Dabs in Duck Egg/Sky
211091, Sanderson.
CHAIR
Arles in Duck Egg
DARLAR305, viscose
mix, 140cm wide,
Sanderson.
WALL PAINT
Turtledove 97, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CUSHIONS
Angelica in Wheat
220941, viscose mix,
140cm wide, Sanderson.
FURNITURE
Hardy wooden chest of drawers, H116x
W48xD58cm; Windsor sofa, H87xW209xD105cm; both Graham
and Green. Calico-covered Malplaquet chairs 5760, H87.5xW70x
D79cm, Pimpernel & Partners. Small Peggy table, H65xdiam50cm,
Knowles & Christou. Gilded thin console table, H84xW105xD23cm,
Vaughan. Pebble concave low tables, small, H17xW100xD110cm;
large, H23xW100xD110cm; both Ligne Roset City.
F A B R I C S Green chair in Ruskin Leaf DRUSRU306, linen,
140cm wide, Morris & Co. Sofa in Arles in Ivory DARLAR302,
viscose mix, 140cm wide; small green cushion in Lytton in Olive
220958, linen mix, 140cm wide; blue cushion in Arles in Wedgwood
DARLAR304, viscose mix, 140cm wide; curtain in Lusso in Artic
DLUSLU324, viscose mix, 138cm wide; all Sanderson.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Basket Silver T301, Crucial Trading.
A C C E S S O R I E S Botanicals lithograph; British birds’
eggs lithograph; Botanicals aquaprint; architectural copperplate
engraving; all York Gallery. Alsatian dog painting; vessel painting;
both Pimpernel & Partners. Springfield down light wall lights
in Brass, H36xW12xD20cm; cylindrical silk lamp shades, 7in;
Portofino mirror in Brass, 86x114cm; Savona table lamp, H47.5cm;
all Vaughan. Large beaten metal bowl (on chest of drawers),
H9xdiam13cm; small brass vintage vessel, H13cm; large silver
vintage vessel, H17cm; Totem candlesticks (on hearth and
mantelpiece), large, H70cm; small, H46cm; Tear Drop vessels
(on mantelpiece), H11cm; Skittle candlestick, H41cm; Convex
candlestick (on console table), H31xdiam8.5cm; notebooks;
all Niki Jones. Dimpled Gold vase (on console table), H34cm,
Dwell. Short emerald decanter (on coffee table), H19cm; small
vintage-style box file; both Graham and Green. Stupa yellow
rug, 275x186cm, Suzanne Sharp at The Rug Company. 
WHERE TO BUY PAGE 32
10 | H^G
H^G LIVING ROOMS
HIGH AMBITIONS
Wallpapering above a picture rail offers the
chance to manipulate a room’s proportions,
making the ceiling appear much higher.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Dabs in Duck Egg/Sky
211091, Sanderson.
CHAIR
Arles in Duck Egg
DARLAR305, viscose
mix, 140cm wide,
Sanderson.
WALL PAINT
Turtledove 97, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CUSHIONS
Angelica in Wheat
220941, viscose mix,
140cm wide, Sanderson.
FURNITURE
Hardy wooden chest of drawers, H116x
W48xD58cm; Windsor sofa, H87xW209xD105cm; both Graham
and Green. Calico-covered Malplaquet chairs 5760, H87.5xW70x
D79cm, Pimpernel & Partners. Small Peggy table, H65xdiam50cm,
Knowles & Christou. Gilded thin console table, H84xW105xD23cm,
Vaughan. Pebble concave low tables, small, H17xW100xD110cm;
large, H23xW100xD110cm; both Ligne Roset City.
F A B R I C S Green chair in Ruskin Leaf DRUSRU306, linen,
140cm wide, Morris & Co. Sofa in Arles in Ivory DARLAR302,
viscose mix, 140cm wide; small green cushion in Lytton in Olive
220958, linen mix, 140cm wide; blue cushion in Arles in Wedgwood
DARLAR304, viscose mix, 140cm wide; curtain in Lusso in Artic
DLUSLU324, viscose mix, 138cm wide; all Sanderson.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Basket Silver T301, Crucial Trading.
A C C E S S O R I E S Botanicals lithograph; British birds’
eggs lithograph; Botanicals aquaprint; architectural copperplate
engraving; all York Gallery. Alsatian dog painting; vessel painting;
both Pimpernel & Partners. Springfield down light wall lights
in Brass, H36xW12xD20cm; cylindrical silk lamp shades, 7in;
Portofino mirror in Brass, 86x114cm; Savona table lamp, H47.5cm;
all Vaughan. Large beaten metal bowl (on chest of drawers),
H9xdiam13cm; small brass vintage vessel, H13cm; large silver
vintage vessel, H17cm; Totem candlesticks (on hearth and
mantelpiece), large, H70cm; small, H46cm; Tear Drop vessels
(on mantelpiece), H11cm; Skittle candlestick, H41cm; Convex
candlestick (on console table), H31xdiam8.5cm; notebooks;
all Niki Jones. Dimpled Gold vase (on console table), H34cm,
Dwell. Short emerald decanter (on coffee table), H19cm; small
vintage-style box file; both Graham and Green. Stupa yellow
rug, 275x186cm, Suzanne Sharp at The Rug Company. 
WHERE TO BUY PAGE 32
10 | H^G
Three looks for
DINING
ROOMS
P E R F E C T PA N E L S
When planning
a dining-room
scheme you may
want to create
a touch of theatre,
with eye-catching motifs and fabulous
colours. Wallpaper offers an easy,
effective way to achieve this, with
a seemingly endless array of styles,
from classic toile de Jouys to
SENSE OF DRAMA
large-scale florals in arresting hues.
If you choose a particularly strong
pattern, it may work well if you
hang it like artwork, or you could try
combining wallpaper with panelling
for a calmer, contemporary feel.
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Clarice in Mauve/Plaster 211108; Atomic in Grey/Lime
210236; Portobello in Green/Mauve 210224; all Sanderson. Florine 75012; Silhouette
60118; a selection from the Boutique collection; Floris 30219; all Harlequin.
12 | H^G
IN HARMONY
Three looks for
DINING
ROOMS
P E R F E C T PA N E L S
When planning
a dining-room
scheme you may
want to create
a touch of theatre,
with eye-catching motifs and fabulous
colours. Wallpaper offers an easy,
effective way to achieve this, with
a seemingly endless array of styles,
from classic toile de Jouys to
SENSE OF DRAMA
large-scale florals in arresting hues.
If you choose a particularly strong
pattern, it may work well if you
hang it like artwork, or you could try
combining wallpaper with panelling
for a calmer, contemporary feel.
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Clarice in Mauve/Plaster 211108; Atomic in Grey/Lime
210236; Portobello in Green/Mauve 210224; all Sanderson. Florine 75012; Silhouette
60118; a selection from the Boutique collection; Floris 30219; all Harlequin.
12 | H^G
IN HARMONY
H^G DINING ROOMS
PERFECT PANELS
This toile de Jouy design hung in simple
panels will create the ideal look for anyone
keen to mix classic with contemporary.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Etienne 60101, 68.6cm
wide, Harlequin.
FLOORING
Sisal Big Bouclé
Accents Antique
Gold E659,
Crucial Trading.
WALL PAINT
Dove Blue 112, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CURTAIN EDGE
Maya in Cornflower
9262, cotton mix,
138cm wide, Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Extending White Gloss dining table
105843, H75xL160-210xW90cm, Dwell. Philippe Starck Masters
chairs in White, H84xW57xD47cm, Graham and Green, and Utility.
F A B R I C S Curtain in Anoushka Plains in Ivory 130033,
viscose mix, 137cm wide; blue cushion in Maya in Cornflower 9262,
cotton mix, 138cm wide; toile de Jouy cushion in Etienne 3592,
cotton, 137cm wide; all Harlequin.
ACCESSORIES
Hamburg floor lamp in White,
H176.5xdiam30cm; Provence Huile d’Olive pourer, H19xD11cm;
both Brissi. Blue ceramic jug; mini latte bowl, H5xdiam8.8cm;
Bird-On-A-Wire side plates, 21cm; all Anthropologie. Ivory-glaze
ceramic candlesticks, large, H47cm; medium, H39cm; urn with
handles, H24xdiam27cm; small urn, H24cm; Bistro cutlery; large
Marguerite bowls, 26cm; all The French House. Duralex Picardie
glasses; Avignon napkins, 47cm sq each; all The Linen Works.
Faux lavender, The Dulwich Trader. 
14 | H^G
H^G DINING ROOMS
PERFECT PANELS
This toile de Jouy design hung in simple
panels will create the ideal look for anyone
keen to mix classic with contemporary.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Etienne 60101, 68.6cm
wide, Harlequin.
FLOORING
Sisal Big Bouclé
Accents Antique
Gold E659,
Crucial Trading.
WALL PAINT
Dove Blue 112, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CURTAIN EDGE
Maya in Cornflower
9262, cotton mix,
138cm wide, Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Extending White Gloss dining table
105843, H75xL160-210xW90cm, Dwell. Philippe Starck Masters
chairs in White, H84xW57xD47cm, Graham and Green, and Utility.
F A B R I C S Curtain in Anoushka Plains in Ivory 130033,
viscose mix, 137cm wide; blue cushion in Maya in Cornflower 9262,
cotton mix, 138cm wide; toile de Jouy cushion in Etienne 3592,
cotton, 137cm wide; all Harlequin.
ACCESSORIES
Hamburg floor lamp in White,
H176.5xdiam30cm; Provence Huile d’Olive pourer, H19xD11cm;
both Brissi. Blue ceramic jug; mini latte bowl, H5xdiam8.8cm;
Bird-On-A-Wire side plates, 21cm; all Anthropologie. Ivory-glaze
ceramic candlesticks, large, H47cm; medium, H39cm; urn with
handles, H24xdiam27cm; small urn, H24cm; Bistro cutlery; large
Marguerite bowls, 26cm; all The French House. Duralex Picardie
glasses; Avignon napkins, 47cm sq each; all The Linen Works.
Faux lavender, The Dulwich Trader. 
14 | H^G
H^G DINING ROOMS
SENSE OF DRAMA
For a more theatrical effect, there is little
to beat wallpaper with a dark background,
especially when paired with dark paint.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Ottoline in Charcoal/
Rose 211068,
Sanderson.
CHAIRS
Taftah in Plum
DTAFTA319, cotton
mix, 140cm wide,
Sanderson.
WALL PAINT
Fine Black 42, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
TABLECLOTH
Lusso in Silver
DLUSLU330, viscose
mix, 138cm wide,
Sanderson.
FURNITURE
Extending White Gloss dining table
105843, H75xL160-210xW90cm, Dwell. Sacha dining chairs,
H95xW50xD43cm, The Dining Chair Company.
F A B R I C S Curtains in Taftah in Plum DTAFTA319, cotton
mix, 140cm wide, Sanderson. Edged in Iris in Lilac 240692,
polyester, 148cm wide, Sanderson. Scatter cushion on chair
(left) in Musette in Lavender/Ivory DMUSMU302, cotton, 140cm
wide, Sanderson. Scatter cushion on chair (right) in Ottoline in
Copper/Teal 220934, linen mix, 140cm wide, Sanderson.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Big Bouclé Accents Antique Gold
E659, Crucial Trading.
ACCESSORIES
French artisan candelabra, H80x
W40cm, An Angel At My Table. Large Lace dinner plates, 32cm;
Black Lace pasta bowls, 26cm; Black Lace side plates, 23cm; all
The Conran Shop. Encased Aster wine glasses, H14xdiam9cm;
Encased Aster coupes, H12xdiam10cm; Anthropologie. Bistro
cutlery, The French House. Castellet napkins in Rose, 47cm sq,
The Linen Works. Small pitcher, H10xW8cm, Cox & Cox. Five-arm
silver candelabra, H30xW32cm; Madeleine Bon Bon jars, large,
H35xdiam14cm; medium, H30xdiam12cm; all Brissi. 
16 | H^G
H^G DINING ROOMS
SENSE OF DRAMA
For a more theatrical effect, there is little
to beat wallpaper with a dark background,
especially when paired with dark paint.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Ottoline in Charcoal/
Rose 211068,
Sanderson.
CHAIRS
Taftah in Plum
DTAFTA319, cotton
mix, 140cm wide,
Sanderson.
WALL PAINT
Fine Black 42, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
TABLECLOTH
Lusso in Silver
DLUSLU330, viscose
mix, 138cm wide,
Sanderson.
FURNITURE
Extending White Gloss dining table
105843, H75xL160-210xW90cm, Dwell. Sacha dining chairs,
H95xW50xD43cm, The Dining Chair Company.
F A B R I C S Curtains in Taftah in Plum DTAFTA319, cotton
mix, 140cm wide, Sanderson. Edged in Iris in Lilac 240692,
polyester, 148cm wide, Sanderson. Scatter cushion on chair
(left) in Musette in Lavender/Ivory DMUSMU302, cotton, 140cm
wide, Sanderson. Scatter cushion on chair (right) in Ottoline in
Copper/Teal 220934, linen mix, 140cm wide, Sanderson.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Big Bouclé Accents Antique Gold
E659, Crucial Trading.
ACCESSORIES
French artisan candelabra, H80x
W40cm, An Angel At My Table. Large Lace dinner plates, 32cm;
Black Lace pasta bowls, 26cm; Black Lace side plates, 23cm; all
The Conran Shop. Encased Aster wine glasses, H14xdiam9cm;
Encased Aster coupes, H12xdiam10cm; Anthropologie. Bistro
cutlery, The French House. Castellet napkins in Rose, 47cm sq,
The Linen Works. Small pitcher, H10xW8cm, Cox & Cox. Five-arm
silver candelabra, H30xW32cm; Madeleine Bon Bon jars, large,
H35xdiam14cm; medium, H30xdiam12cm; all Brissi. 
16 | H^G
H^G DINING ROOMS
IN HARMONY
Anyone considering a large-scale pattern
on the walls could think about pairing it
with panelling for a smart, balanced look.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Beatrice 110140,
52cm wide, Harlequin.
CUSHION
Adele 130243,
cotton, 138cm wide,
Harlequin.
WALL PAINT
Greige Lt 103, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CUSHION
Louisa 130231, viscose
mix, 142cm wide,
Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Extending White Gloss dining table
105843, H75xL160-210xW90cm, Dwell. Canton Black Bistro
dining chairs, H88xW57xD52cm, Lombok.
F A B R I C S Blind in Anoushka Plains in Linen 130034, viscose
mix, 137cm wide, Harlequin. Tablecloth and napkins in Tivoli in
Linen 4612, linen mix, 138cm wide, Harlequin.
W A L L S Tall open-backed Edwardian panelling EDW/T/9,
The English Panelling Company.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Big Boucle Accents Antique Gold
E659, Crucial Trading.
ACCESSORIES
Provence Eau de Source jug (on
mantelpiece), H18.5xW14cm, Brissi. Medium bottle vase,
H25xdiam9cm, An Angel At My Table. Elsa floor lamp in Dove
Grey, H176.5cm, Porta Romana. Toscane olive wood cutlery; jug
vase, H25cm; Epicure breakfast bowls in Cream, 16cm; Epicure
dessert plates in Cream, 23cm; Epicure soup/pasta plates in
Cream, 23cm; round ivory urn, 24.5cm; all The French House.
Verona glass jug, H26xD10cm, Brissi. 
WHERE TO BUY PAGE 32
18 | H^G
H^G DINING ROOMS
IN HARMONY
Anyone considering a large-scale pattern
on the walls could think about pairing it
with panelling for a smart, balanced look.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Beatrice 110140,
52cm wide, Harlequin.
CUSHION
Adele 130243,
cotton, 138cm wide,
Harlequin.
WALL PAINT
Greige Lt 103, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CUSHION
Louisa 130231, viscose
mix, 142cm wide,
Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Extending White Gloss dining table
105843, H75xL160-210xW90cm, Dwell. Canton Black Bistro
dining chairs, H88xW57xD52cm, Lombok.
F A B R I C S Blind in Anoushka Plains in Linen 130034, viscose
mix, 137cm wide, Harlequin. Tablecloth and napkins in Tivoli in
Linen 4612, linen mix, 138cm wide, Harlequin.
W A L L S Tall open-backed Edwardian panelling EDW/T/9,
The English Panelling Company.
F L O O R I N G Sisal Big Boucle Accents Antique Gold
E659, Crucial Trading.
ACCESSORIES
Provence Eau de Source jug (on
mantelpiece), H18.5xW14cm, Brissi. Medium bottle vase,
H25xdiam9cm, An Angel At My Table. Elsa floor lamp in Dove
Grey, H176.5cm, Porta Romana. Toscane olive wood cutlery; jug
vase, H25cm; Epicure breakfast bowls in Cream, 16cm; Epicure
dessert plates in Cream, 23cm; Epicure soup/pasta plates in
Cream, 23cm; round ivory urn, 24.5cm; all The French House.
Verona glass jug, H26xD10cm, Brissi. 
WHERE TO BUY PAGE 32
18 | H^G
H^G Q&A
H^G EXPERT ADVICE
Wallpapers from
the Vintage
collection,
Sanderson.
WALLPAPER
Q&A
Homes & Gardens decorating expert Celia Rufey explores everything from historical
prints and production methods to modern materials and hanging techniques
Q
When was decorative paper for
walls first produced in Britain?
The earliest “homegrown” wallpaper was
discovered at Christ’s College, Cambridge,
printed on the back of documents dated
1509. Its pattern imitated fashionable
Italian damask, and mimicry of expensive
materials such as embossed leather and
plasterwork was key to the development
of paper hangings. Early designs were
block printed on small sheets of paper
with larger patterns arranged across
several sheets so that the full design
only came together when the paper was
tacked or pasted to the wall.
Q
What is block printing?
This is the method that was used
for printing wallpaper and textiles for
hundreds of years. The design was handcarved in relief on blocks of fruitwood, one
block for each colour. The blocks were
dipped in pigment and applied to the
paper in sequence to create the design.
The qualities admired in block-printed
wallpapers are depth of colour and a
distinctive texture caused by the vacuum
created when the block is lifted from
the paper. Block printing is now hugely
expensive but still used for some historic
projects for which the original blocks
exist, for example, the William Morris
designs owned by Sanderson and
printed under the Morris & Co brand.
cylinders with the pattern in relief on
the roller. Powered initially by steam,
production was faster and continuous.
Many wallpapers are still surface printed
at an affordable price, including William
Morris designs for Morris & Co.
Q
What inspired the new printing
methods in the 1950s and 1960s?
The postwar housing boom drove the
search for methods that would allow
“For the cost of a roll or two of wallpaper you
can bring a piece of designed art into your home
– and instantly establish the mood of a room.”
CLAIRE VALLIS, DESIGN DIRECTOR, HARLEQUIN
Wallpapers from
the Kallianthi
collection,
Harlequin.
Q
When did wallpaper become more
widely available and affordable?
Mechanised surface printing of
wallpaper took off during the 1840s, by
which time paper was being produced
in a continuous roll rather than in single
sheets. Surface printing adapted the
block-printing technique to rotating
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wallpaper to be mass produced. In
the 1950s, rotary printing adapted the
technique of flatbed silk-screen printing,
which had been developed in the 1940s.
Screen printing is essentially a stencil
process but, when worked on a rotary
cylinder, is much faster. Gravure printing
was also developed in the 1950s. Steel
rollers etched with tones as well as
patterns gave designers a system that
enabled them to create watercolour
Dappled Leaf
110163, Harlequin.
H^G Q&A
H^G EXPERT ADVICE
Wallpapers from
the Vintage
collection,
Sanderson.
WALLPAPER
Q&A
Homes & Gardens decorating expert Celia Rufey explores everything from historical
prints and production methods to modern materials and hanging techniques
Q
When was decorative paper for
walls first produced in Britain?
The earliest “homegrown” wallpaper was
discovered at Christ’s College, Cambridge,
printed on the back of documents dated
1509. Its pattern imitated fashionable
Italian damask, and mimicry of expensive
materials such as embossed leather and
plasterwork was key to the development
of paper hangings. Early designs were
block printed on small sheets of paper
with larger patterns arranged across
several sheets so that the full design
only came together when the paper was
tacked or pasted to the wall.
Q
What is block printing?
This is the method that was used
for printing wallpaper and textiles for
hundreds of years. The design was handcarved in relief on blocks of fruitwood, one
block for each colour. The blocks were
dipped in pigment and applied to the
paper in sequence to create the design.
The qualities admired in block-printed
wallpapers are depth of colour and a
distinctive texture caused by the vacuum
created when the block is lifted from
the paper. Block printing is now hugely
expensive but still used for some historic
projects for which the original blocks
exist, for example, the William Morris
designs owned by Sanderson and
printed under the Morris & Co brand.
cylinders with the pattern in relief on
the roller. Powered initially by steam,
production was faster and continuous.
Many wallpapers are still surface printed
at an affordable price, including William
Morris designs for Morris & Co.
Q
What inspired the new printing
methods in the 1950s and 1960s?
The postwar housing boom drove the
search for methods that would allow
“For the cost of a roll or two of wallpaper you
can bring a piece of designed art into your home
– and instantly establish the mood of a room.”
CLAIRE VALLIS, DESIGN DIRECTOR, HARLEQUIN
Wallpapers from
the Kallianthi
collection,
Harlequin.
Q
When did wallpaper become more
widely available and affordable?
Mechanised surface printing of
wallpaper took off during the 1840s, by
which time paper was being produced
in a continuous roll rather than in single
sheets. Surface printing adapted the
block-printing technique to rotating
20 | H^G
wallpaper to be mass produced. In
the 1950s, rotary printing adapted the
technique of flatbed silk-screen printing,
which had been developed in the 1940s.
Screen printing is essentially a stencil
process but, when worked on a rotary
cylinder, is much faster. Gravure printing
was also developed in the 1950s. Steel
rollers etched with tones as well as
patterns gave designers a system that
enabled them to create watercolour
Dappled Leaf
110163, Harlequin.
H^G EXPERT ADVICE
Wallpapers
from the 50s
collection,
Sanderson.
effects. Flexographic printing in the 1960s
was a refinement of surface printing, still
using a roller with the design in relief, but
able to print finer lines and requiring
a thinner layer of ink. As thin ink dries more
quickly, wallpaper could be printed faster
and more cost effectively.
Q
What techniques are being
developed now?
Digital printing is here already and is
particularly suited to shorter runs and
bespoke projects because it is relatively
slow. However, unlike rotary printing
methods in which the design or repeat
is restricted by the circumference of
the cylinder, digital printing offers the
freedom to tailor the scale of a design
to suit a particular interior, and the number
of colours in a design is limitless. Another
exciting new development is wallpaper
with decorative elements applied to
the surface, such as crystal and beads,
metallic flakes and mineral compounds
that capture the light.
Q
Which materials are today’s
wallcoverings printed on?
The choice lies between traditional and
non-woven papers and vinyl; non-woven
is predominantly made from wood pulp
mixed with polyester fibre, allowing the
wall to be pasted instead of the paper.
Many non-woven papers are slightly
absorbent so the printing ink settles in,
giving a softer look. Traditional papers are
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ideal for those who prefer a more classic
appearance. Meanwhile, vinyl wallcoverings
have a paper backing and a vinyl surface,
which is resistant to knocks, staining and
fading. Many vinyls are scrubbable, too.
Q
Which 20th-century artists and
designers have created wallpapers?
A surprising number of artists, architects
and designers, including Salvador Dali,
Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Cecil
Beaton and Edward Bawden, have turned
their hand to creating wallpaper designs.
Sanderson struck lucky with its Palladio
collections of the 1960s, commissioning
designs from young artists such as Terence
Conran, Zandra Rhodes and Pat Albeck
at the start of their notable careers.
Q
What is the best way to ensure
a perfectly papered wall?
If the wall on which a wallpaper will be
hung has different finishes, for example
a painted area next to a section that has
been plastered or filled, then it is important
to apply a primer/sealer to prepare the
surface before papering. Modern emulsion
paints are designed to be mildly non-stick
– admirable for ease of cleaning finger
marks but not so useful as a substrate
for wallpaper adhesion. Rubbing the
surface with sandpaper followed by an
application of primer/sealer will help. The
optimum preparation for a quality finish
is to cross-line the walls by hanging plain
uncoated paper horizontally across the
surface. This ensures that the joins will not
coincide with those between the lengths
of the featured wallpaper. Cross-lining also
conceals minor imperfections in the wall’s
surface and gives excellent adhesion
between the paper and the wall.
Q
Which are the best types
of wallpaper adhesive?
There are a number of grades of wallpaper
adhesive, such as medium or heavy, and
it is best to use the one recommended
for your particular wallpaper; details are
normally found on the back of the label.
Starch has traditionally been the main
ingredient of wallpaper adhesive and still
is, but modern formulas often include PVA
to increase longevity. Most adhesive pastes
also include a fungicide.
Q
Is wallpaper suitable for bathrooms?
Vinyl wallcoverings come into their
own in bathrooms as long as the room
is well ventilated. If, however, the space
stays warm and damp, this will rot the
paper that backs the vinyl layer and
degrade the adhesive. The wallpaper
will curl and mould will develop.
Q
What is the best way to strip
off old wallpaper?
Most wallpapers have a washable finish,
so it’s important to begin by scoring the
surface with a wire brush, as this will allow
water to get through and soften the
adhesive. The most efficient method
“The effect of light is an integral part of a wallpaper’s
design. Focal lighting can draw out its lustre effects,
changing the ambience of a room from day to night.”
MILES THACKER, PRODUCT MANAGER, ANSTEY WALLPAPER COMPANY
of removing wallpaper is using a steam
stripper – these are available from DIY hire
shops. Otherwise, soak the surface of the
scored paper and scrape it off with a
stripping knife. Vinyl wallcoverings are
usually easy to strip as the PVC layer can
be peeled away and the backing paper,
once wet, will scrape off easily.
Q
Can new wallpaper be hung over old?
It can, provided the old wallpaper
is flat, not woodchip or another textured
finish, and is still firmly attached to the
wall. New wallpaper won’t stick to a vinyl
wallcovering but, if the vinyl layer can be
stripped off dry, then the new paper can
be hung over its backing paper.
Q
Does wallpaper tend to fade?
In a sunny south-facing room, the
colours in wallpaper will fade in the long
term. Surprisingly, the paler colours are
more prone to fading, as they contain less
pigment than darker ones in which the
concentration of pigment is higher.
Q
How does wallpaper rank in terms
of its effect on the environment?
It has very little environmental impact.
Wallpaper is made from a sustainable crop,
namely wood, and the main carbon cost
is in transporting the finished product.
Q
Can wallpaper be washed?
Check the label. If a wallpaper is
spongeable, it means that adhesive can be
wiped from the surface while the adhesive
is still damp but not subsequently.
Washable and extra-washable symbols
imply that dirt and water-based marks can
be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth and
soapy water, but grease and oil stains are
unlikely to be removed. Water-based
stains and some oil, fat and solvent-based
stains can often be removed from vinyl
wallcoverings labelled as scrubbable.
Q
What advantage does wallpaper
offer over paint as a finish?
Most obviously, it imports the beauty of
pattern and the sophistication of texture,
both of which help to relate the walls to
the furnishings in a room. Wallpaper also
absorbs sound to a measurable extent.
In most situations, a well-hung wallpaper
will last for decades and keep its looks.
GLOSSARY
 Calendering The process
of compressing paper
between steel drums to
make the surface smooth
ready for printing.
 Keying A preparation
process to roughen the
surface of a wall, usually
by rubbing with sandpaper.
This makes microscopic
craters, which become filled
by the wallpaper paste to
ensure a firm grip between
wall and paper.
 Pattern matching Most
wallpapers are trimmed
through a motif for ease
of matching the design
across from one hung
length to the next.
 Pattern repeat The
vertical distance from the
start of a design to the point
where it begins again. It is
important to know the
design repeat to calculate
how much wastage there
will be on each drop and
how this will affect the
number of rolls needed
to wallpaper the room.
 Size Heavily diluted
adhesive applied to porous
plaster before putting up
wallpaper. This prevents
moisture from the
adhesive being sucked into
the wall’s surface, which
causes the paste to dry too
quickly before adhesion
has been established.
 Soak time How long
a wallpaper should be
left to expand fully across
its width once adhesive
paste has been applied
to the reverse. This usually
takes up to five minutes.
Wallpaper only regains
its stability when it has
fully expanded.
 Weight Wallpaper
is measured by weight,
not by thickness. This
is because the process
of calendering
compresses paper,
so its weight gives
a more accurate
indication of
quality than its
appearance. 
H^G EXPERT ADVICE
Wallpapers
from the 50s
collection,
Sanderson.
effects. Flexographic printing in the 1960s
was a refinement of surface printing, still
using a roller with the design in relief, but
able to print finer lines and requiring
a thinner layer of ink. As thin ink dries more
quickly, wallpaper could be printed faster
and more cost effectively.
Q
What techniques are being
developed now?
Digital printing is here already and is
particularly suited to shorter runs and
bespoke projects because it is relatively
slow. However, unlike rotary printing
methods in which the design or repeat
is restricted by the circumference of
the cylinder, digital printing offers the
freedom to tailor the scale of a design
to suit a particular interior, and the number
of colours in a design is limitless. Another
exciting new development is wallpaper
with decorative elements applied to
the surface, such as crystal and beads,
metallic flakes and mineral compounds
that capture the light.
Q
Which materials are today’s
wallcoverings printed on?
The choice lies between traditional and
non-woven papers and vinyl; non-woven
is predominantly made from wood pulp
mixed with polyester fibre, allowing the
wall to be pasted instead of the paper.
Many non-woven papers are slightly
absorbent so the printing ink settles in,
giving a softer look. Traditional papers are
22 | H^G
ideal for those who prefer a more classic
appearance. Meanwhile, vinyl wallcoverings
have a paper backing and a vinyl surface,
which is resistant to knocks, staining and
fading. Many vinyls are scrubbable, too.
Q
Which 20th-century artists and
designers have created wallpapers?
A surprising number of artists, architects
and designers, including Salvador Dali,
Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Cecil
Beaton and Edward Bawden, have turned
their hand to creating wallpaper designs.
Sanderson struck lucky with its Palladio
collections of the 1960s, commissioning
designs from young artists such as Terence
Conran, Zandra Rhodes and Pat Albeck
at the start of their notable careers.
Q
What is the best way to ensure
a perfectly papered wall?
If the wall on which a wallpaper will be
hung has different finishes, for example
a painted area next to a section that has
been plastered or filled, then it is important
to apply a primer/sealer to prepare the
surface before papering. Modern emulsion
paints are designed to be mildly non-stick
– admirable for ease of cleaning finger
marks but not so useful as a substrate
for wallpaper adhesion. Rubbing the
surface with sandpaper followed by an
application of primer/sealer will help. The
optimum preparation for a quality finish
is to cross-line the walls by hanging plain
uncoated paper horizontally across the
surface. This ensures that the joins will not
coincide with those between the lengths
of the featured wallpaper. Cross-lining also
conceals minor imperfections in the wall’s
surface and gives excellent adhesion
between the paper and the wall.
Q
Which are the best types
of wallpaper adhesive?
There are a number of grades of wallpaper
adhesive, such as medium or heavy, and
it is best to use the one recommended
for your particular wallpaper; details are
normally found on the back of the label.
Starch has traditionally been the main
ingredient of wallpaper adhesive and still
is, but modern formulas often include PVA
to increase longevity. Most adhesive pastes
also include a fungicide.
Q
Is wallpaper suitable for bathrooms?
Vinyl wallcoverings come into their
own in bathrooms as long as the room
is well ventilated. If, however, the space
stays warm and damp, this will rot the
paper that backs the vinyl layer and
degrade the adhesive. The wallpaper
will curl and mould will develop.
Q
What is the best way to strip
off old wallpaper?
Most wallpapers have a washable finish,
so it’s important to begin by scoring the
surface with a wire brush, as this will allow
water to get through and soften the
adhesive. The most efficient method
“The effect of light is an integral part of a wallpaper’s
design. Focal lighting can draw out its lustre effects,
changing the ambience of a room from day to night.”
MILES THACKER, PRODUCT MANAGER, ANSTEY WALLPAPER COMPANY
of removing wallpaper is using a steam
stripper – these are available from DIY hire
shops. Otherwise, soak the surface of the
scored paper and scrape it off with a
stripping knife. Vinyl wallcoverings are
usually easy to strip as the PVC layer can
be peeled away and the backing paper,
once wet, will scrape off easily.
Q
Can new wallpaper be hung over old?
It can, provided the old wallpaper
is flat, not woodchip or another textured
finish, and is still firmly attached to the
wall. New wallpaper won’t stick to a vinyl
wallcovering but, if the vinyl layer can be
stripped off dry, then the new paper can
be hung over its backing paper.
Q
Does wallpaper tend to fade?
In a sunny south-facing room, the
colours in wallpaper will fade in the long
term. Surprisingly, the paler colours are
more prone to fading, as they contain less
pigment than darker ones in which the
concentration of pigment is higher.
Q
How does wallpaper rank in terms
of its effect on the environment?
It has very little environmental impact.
Wallpaper is made from a sustainable crop,
namely wood, and the main carbon cost
is in transporting the finished product.
Q
Can wallpaper be washed?
Check the label. If a wallpaper is
spongeable, it means that adhesive can be
wiped from the surface while the adhesive
is still damp but not subsequently.
Washable and extra-washable symbols
imply that dirt and water-based marks can
be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth and
soapy water, but grease and oil stains are
unlikely to be removed. Water-based
stains and some oil, fat and solvent-based
stains can often be removed from vinyl
wallcoverings labelled as scrubbable.
Q
What advantage does wallpaper
offer over paint as a finish?
Most obviously, it imports the beauty of
pattern and the sophistication of texture,
both of which help to relate the walls to
the furnishings in a room. Wallpaper also
absorbs sound to a measurable extent.
In most situations, a well-hung wallpaper
will last for decades and keep its looks.
GLOSSARY
 Calendering The process
of compressing paper
between steel drums to
make the surface smooth
ready for printing.
 Keying A preparation
process to roughen the
surface of a wall, usually
by rubbing with sandpaper.
This makes microscopic
craters, which become filled
by the wallpaper paste to
ensure a firm grip between
wall and paper.
 Pattern matching Most
wallpapers are trimmed
through a motif for ease
of matching the design
across from one hung
length to the next.
 Pattern repeat The
vertical distance from the
start of a design to the point
where it begins again. It is
important to know the
design repeat to calculate
how much wastage there
will be on each drop and
how this will affect the
number of rolls needed
to wallpaper the room.
 Size Heavily diluted
adhesive applied to porous
plaster before putting up
wallpaper. This prevents
moisture from the
adhesive being sucked into
the wall’s surface, which
causes the paste to dry too
quickly before adhesion
has been established.
 Soak time How long
a wallpaper should be
left to expand fully across
its width once adhesive
paste has been applied
to the reverse. This usually
takes up to five minutes.
Wallpaper only regains
its stability when it has
fully expanded.
 Weight Wallpaper
is measured by weight,
not by thickness. This
is because the process
of calendering
compresses paper,
so its weight gives
a more accurate
indication of
quality than its
appearance. 
Three looks for
BEDROOMS
The best bedrooms
FLORAL ELEGANCE
provide a sanctuary
from the stresses
of everyday life,
and wallpaper can
play an important part in achieving
that by creating a calm and distinctive
mood. From timeless botanical themes
to wonderful contemporary stripes
of deep saturated colour, there are
designs to suit every style of home.
THE RIGHT LINES
For the more adventurous, a panel of
wallpaper behind a bed is perfect for
adding interest without overwhelming
a scheme and will create a soothing
environment in which to relax.
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Woodlands in Pink/Lilac 211085; Palampore in
Mauve/Rose DCAVPA102; Anemone in Lilac DIOWAN108; all Sanderson. Papillon
75018; Iola Rose 75023; both Harlequin. Fifi in Blackcurrant/Lime 210241, Sanderson.
Gardenia 60403, Harlequin.
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STYLE & TEXTURE
Three looks for
BEDROOMS
The best bedrooms
FLORAL ELEGANCE
provide a sanctuary
from the stresses
of everyday life,
and wallpaper can
play an important part in achieving
that by creating a calm and distinctive
mood. From timeless botanical themes
to wonderful contemporary stripes
of deep saturated colour, there are
designs to suit every style of home.
THE RIGHT LINES
For the more adventurous, a panel of
wallpaper behind a bed is perfect for
adding interest without overwhelming
a scheme and will create a soothing
environment in which to relax.
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Woodlands in Pink/Lilac 211085; Palampore in
Mauve/Rose DCAVPA102; Anemone in Lilac DIOWAN108; all Sanderson. Papillon
75018; Iola Rose 75023; both Harlequin. Fifi in Blackcurrant/Lime 210241, Sanderson.
Gardenia 60403, Harlequin.
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STYLE & TEXTURE
H^G BEDROOMS
FLORAL ELEGANCE
For a powerful hit of pattern and colour,
nothing beats a traditional-style floral in
vibrant shades on walls and soft furnishings.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
BOLSTER
Porcelain Garden
in Red/Beige
DCAVPO104, 68.6cm
wide, Sanderson.
HEADBOARD
New Tiger Stripe in Eau
de Nil/Ivory DMUSTS
207, cotton, 137cm wide,
Sanderson.
CURTAIN
Lusso in Eucalyptus
DLUSLU322, viscose
mix, 138cm wide,
Sanderson.
Lusso in Ice
DLUSLU304, viscose
mix, 138cm wide,
Sanderson.
FURNITURE
Prestige double divan bed in Smooth
Weave Linen in Ivory with Herald Superb mattress, W135xL190cm,
Vi-Spring. Majestic shallow buttoned headboard, H76 (above
mattress)xW137cm; Louis seat in Stone, H48xW102xD45cm;
both The Dormy House. Gustavian bedside tables GUS085,
H74xW51xD36cm, Chelsea Textiles.
FA B R I C S
Louis seat and small cushion in Porcelain
Garden in Rose/Duck Egg DCAVPO203, viscose mix, 137cm wide,
Sanderson. Bedcover in (top) Porcelain Garden in Red/Beige
DCAVPO204 and (reverse) Rose/Duck Egg DCAVPO203; both
viscose mix, 137cm wide, Sanderson. Yellow cushions in Porcelain
Garden in Rose/Linden DCAVPO202, viscose mix, 137cm wide,
Sanderson. Frilled cushion in New Tiger Stripe in Eau de Nil/Ivory
DMUSTS207, cotton, 137cm wide, Sanderson.
FLOORING
Wool Kyoto Limestone KT994,
Crucial Trading.
A C C E S S O R I E S Vence cotton Oxford pillowcases
35066, 75x50cm; Vence double duvet cover 35035, 200cm sq;
Giens linen double fitted sheet, 140x190cm; Fringe throw in
Chalk, 140x175cm; all The Linen Works. Hector medium table
lamps FT197, H43cm, Original BTC. Summer print tealight,
H7cm; small pitcher (on table, far right), H10cm; all Cox & Cox.
Small porcelain lantern; Portobello jug (on table, right),
H12cm; both The White Company. Small Nero candleholder
BRT2424, Graham and Green. Pablo glass vase, H20cm, LSA
International. Notebooks, 20x17cm; linen valance,
H40xW139xD190cm; all Niki Jones. 
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H^G BEDROOMS
FLORAL ELEGANCE
For a powerful hit of pattern and colour,
nothing beats a traditional-style floral in
vibrant shades on walls and soft furnishings.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
BOLSTER
Porcelain Garden
in Red/Beige
DCAVPO104, 68.6cm
wide, Sanderson.
HEADBOARD
New Tiger Stripe in Eau
de Nil/Ivory DMUSTS
207, cotton, 137cm wide,
Sanderson.
CURTAIN
Lusso in Eucalyptus
DLUSLU322, viscose
mix, 138cm wide,
Sanderson.
Lusso in Ice
DLUSLU304, viscose
mix, 138cm wide,
Sanderson.
FURNITURE
Prestige double divan bed in Smooth
Weave Linen in Ivory with Herald Superb mattress, W135xL190cm,
Vi-Spring. Majestic shallow buttoned headboard, H76 (above
mattress)xW137cm; Louis seat in Stone, H48xW102xD45cm;
both The Dormy House. Gustavian bedside tables GUS085,
H74xW51xD36cm, Chelsea Textiles.
FA B R I C S
Louis seat and small cushion in Porcelain
Garden in Rose/Duck Egg DCAVPO203, viscose mix, 137cm wide,
Sanderson. Bedcover in (top) Porcelain Garden in Red/Beige
DCAVPO204 and (reverse) Rose/Duck Egg DCAVPO203; both
viscose mix, 137cm wide, Sanderson. Yellow cushions in Porcelain
Garden in Rose/Linden DCAVPO202, viscose mix, 137cm wide,
Sanderson. Frilled cushion in New Tiger Stripe in Eau de Nil/Ivory
DMUSTS207, cotton, 137cm wide, Sanderson.
FLOORING
Wool Kyoto Limestone KT994,
Crucial Trading.
A C C E S S O R I E S Vence cotton Oxford pillowcases
35066, 75x50cm; Vence double duvet cover 35035, 200cm sq;
Giens linen double fitted sheet, 140x190cm; Fringe throw in
Chalk, 140x175cm; all The Linen Works. Hector medium table
lamps FT197, H43cm, Original BTC. Summer print tealight,
H7cm; small pitcher (on table, far right), H10cm; all Cox & Cox.
Small porcelain lantern; Portobello jug (on table, right),
H12cm; both The White Company. Small Nero candleholder
BRT2424, Graham and Green. Pablo glass vase, H20cm, LSA
International. Notebooks, 20x17cm; linen valance,
H40xW139xD190cm; all Niki Jones. 
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H^G BEDROOMS
THE RIGHT LINES
Vivid watercolour-style stripes create a
stunning backdrop to this otherwise very
simple, pared-down bedroom scheme.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Demeter Stripe 110193,
68.6cm wide, Harlequin.
FLOORING
Wool Kyoto Limestone
KT994, Crucial Trading.
CURTAIN
String of Beads 120048,
polycotton, 137cm wide,
Harlequin.
CUSHIONS
Demeter Stripe
120038, cotton, 137cm
wide, Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Prestige double divan bed with Muses
headboard in Smooth Weave Linen in Ivory with Herald Superb
mattress, W135xL190cm, Vi-Spring. White circular stacking
tables, large, H38xdiam48cm; small, H32xdiam38cm; Dwell. Large
Spool table in Gloss White, H63xdiam48cm, Ligne Roset City.
ACCESSORIES
Giens linen double fitted sheet,
140x190cm; double flat sheet, 230x270cm; Oxford pillowcases,
50x75cm; all The Linen Works. Chantilly double bedspread,
245x265cm, Cologne & Cotton. Mohair and silk bedcover,
230cm sq; small porcelain lantern; all The White Company.
Quad Shade floor lamp 110487, H165cm, Dwell. Hamburg table
lamps, H53xdiam18cm, Brissi. Large porcelain tealight holders
in Red and Pink; small porcelain tealight holders in Red and
Pink; circular goat skin rug, diam138cm; all Graham and Green.
Extra Pur fig-scented candle, La Compagnie de Provence at
John Lewis. 
28 | H^G
H^G BEDROOMS
THE RIGHT LINES
Vivid watercolour-style stripes create a
stunning backdrop to this otherwise very
simple, pared-down bedroom scheme.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
Demeter Stripe 110193,
68.6cm wide, Harlequin.
FLOORING
Wool Kyoto Limestone
KT994, Crucial Trading.
CURTAIN
String of Beads 120048,
polycotton, 137cm wide,
Harlequin.
CUSHIONS
Demeter Stripe
120038, cotton, 137cm
wide, Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Prestige double divan bed with Muses
headboard in Smooth Weave Linen in Ivory with Herald Superb
mattress, W135xL190cm, Vi-Spring. White circular stacking
tables, large, H38xdiam48cm; small, H32xdiam38cm; Dwell. Large
Spool table in Gloss White, H63xdiam48cm, Ligne Roset City.
ACCESSORIES
Giens linen double fitted sheet,
140x190cm; double flat sheet, 230x270cm; Oxford pillowcases,
50x75cm; all The Linen Works. Chantilly double bedspread,
245x265cm, Cologne & Cotton. Mohair and silk bedcover,
230cm sq; small porcelain lantern; all The White Company.
Quad Shade floor lamp 110487, H165cm, Dwell. Hamburg table
lamps, H53xdiam18cm, Brissi. Large porcelain tealight holders
in Red and Pink; small porcelain tealight holders in Red and
Pink; circular goat skin rug, diam138cm; all Graham and Green.
Extra Pur fig-scented candle, La Compagnie de Provence at
John Lewis. 
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H^G BEDROOMS
STYLE & TEXTURE
Using two designs from the same collection
creates a cohesive look, while a graphic
wallpaper introduces pattern and texture.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
WALL PAINT
Grasses 110150, 68.6cm
wide, Harlequin.
BEDSPREAD
Scotch Grey 117, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CURTAIN
Nettles 120026,
viscose mix, 137cm
wide, Harlequin.
Grasses 120033,
linen mix, 137cm
wide, Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Prestige double divan bed in Smooth
Weave Linen in Ivory with Herald Superb mattress, W135xD190cm,
Vi-Spring. Bedside tables with brass pulls in Hardwick White MID
033, H63xW54xD35cm, Chelsea Textiles. Totem table in Black,
H50xdiam40cm, Niki Jones.
F A B R I C S Oblong cushions in Grasses 120033, linen
mix, 137cm wide, Harlequin. Cushion on table in Nettles 120026,
viscose mix, 137cm wide, Harlequin. Small cushion in Beads
120046, linen mix, 137cm wide, Harlequin.
FLOORING
Wool Kyoto Limestone KT994,
Crucial Trading.
ACCESSORIES
Toulon housewife pillowcases in
Dove Grey, 50x75cm; Toulon double flat sheet, 230x270cm;
Giens linen double fitted sheet, 140x190cm; all The Linen Works.
Task wall lights in Putty Grey, H46xW16xD32cm, Original BTC.
Large bottle vase, H32.5cm, An Angel At My Table. Pablo glass
vase, H20cm, LSA International. Portobello jug, H12cm; alabaster
ribbed cashmere throw, 140x200cm; Somerton cushion cover
(largest), 65cm sq; all The White Company. Carved vessel, H10;
small beaten metal bowl, diam9cm; notebooks; linen valance,
H40xW139xD190cm; all Niki Jones. Porcelain tealight holders
in Blue, available in small and large; small vintage-style box file;
all Graham and Green. 
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30 | H^G
H^G BEDROOMS
STYLE & TEXTURE
Using two designs from the same collection
creates a cohesive look, while a graphic
wallpaper introduces pattern and texture.
KEY INGREDIENTS
WALLPAPER
WALL PAINT
Grasses 110150, 68.6cm
wide, Harlequin.
BEDSPREAD
Scotch Grey 117, matt
emulsion, Sanderson.
CURTAIN
Nettles 120026,
viscose mix, 137cm
wide, Harlequin.
Grasses 120033,
linen mix, 137cm
wide, Harlequin.
FURNITURE
Prestige double divan bed in Smooth
Weave Linen in Ivory with Herald Superb mattress, W135xD190cm,
Vi-Spring. Bedside tables with brass pulls in Hardwick White MID
033, H63xW54xD35cm, Chelsea Textiles. Totem table in Black,
H50xdiam40cm, Niki Jones.
F A B R I C S Oblong cushions in Grasses 120033, linen
mix, 137cm wide, Harlequin. Cushion on table in Nettles 120026,
viscose mix, 137cm wide, Harlequin. Small cushion in Beads
120046, linen mix, 137cm wide, Harlequin.
FLOORING
Wool Kyoto Limestone KT994,
Crucial Trading.
ACCESSORIES
Toulon housewife pillowcases in
Dove Grey, 50x75cm; Toulon double flat sheet, 230x270cm;
Giens linen double fitted sheet, 140x190cm; all The Linen Works.
Task wall lights in Putty Grey, H46xW16xD32cm, Original BTC.
Large bottle vase, H32.5cm, An Angel At My Table. Pablo glass
vase, H20cm, LSA International. Portobello jug, H12cm; alabaster
ribbed cashmere throw, 140x200cm; Somerton cushion cover
(largest), 65cm sq; all The White Company. Carved vessel, H10;
small beaten metal bowl, diam9cm; notebooks; linen valance,
H40xW139xD190cm; all Niki Jones. Porcelain tealight holders
in Blue, available in small and large; small vintage-style box file;
all Graham and Green. 
WHERE TO BUY PAGE 32
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WALLPAPER
WHERE TO BUY
For a full list of Sanderson and Harlequin
stockists in your area, please contact:
SANDERSON 0844 543 9500,
sanderson-uk.com.
HARLEQUIN 0845 123 6805,
harlequin.uk.com.
FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES
An Angel At My Table, 0845 200 0723,
anangelatmytable.com. Anthropologie, 020
7529 9800, anthropologie.co.uk. Brissi, 0844
800 9912, brissi.co.uk. Chelsea Textiles, 020
7584 5544, chelsea-textiles.co.uk. Cologne &
Cotton, 020 7486 0595, cologneandcotton.
com. The Conran Shop, 0844 848 4000,
conranshop.co.uk. Cox & Cox, 0844 858 0744,
coxandcox.co.uk. Crucial Trading, 01562
743747, crucial-trading.com. The Dining Chair
Company, 020 7259 0422, diningchair.co.uk.
The Dormy House, 01264 365808,
thedormyhouse.com. The Dulwich Trader, 020
8761 3457, dulwichtrader.com. Dwell, 0845 675
9090, dwell.co.uk. The English Panelling
Company, 01453 731305, englishpanelling.com.
The French House, 020 7831 1111,
thefrenchhouse.net. Graham and Green, 0845
130 6622, grahamandgreen.co.uk. Heal’s, 0870
024 0780, heals.co.uk. Jim Lawrence, 01473
826685, jim-lawrence.co.uk. John Lewis, 0845
604 9049, johnlewis.com. Knowles & Christou,
020 7352 7000, knowles-christou.com. Ligne
Roset City, 020 7426 9670, ligne-roset-city.
co.uk. The Linen Works, 020 7819 7620,
thelinenworks.co.uk. Lombok, 0870 240 7380,
lombok.co.uk. LSA International, 01932 789721,
lsa-international.com. Morris & Co, 0844 543
9500, william-morris.co.uk. Niki Jones, 0141
959 4090, niki-jones.co.uk. Original BTC, 01993
882251, originalbtc.com. Pimpernel & Partners,
020 7731 2448, pimpernelandpartners.co.uk.
Porta Romana, 01420 23005, portaromana.co.
uk. The Rug Company, 020 7229 5148,
therugcompany.info. Utility, 0151 708 4192,
utilitydesign.co.uk. Vaughan, 020 7349 4600,
vaughandesigns.com. Vi-Spring, 01752 366311,
vispring.co.uk. The White Company, 0845 678
8150, thewhitecompany.com. York Gallery,
020 7736 2260, yorkgallery.co.uk.
WALLPAPER ON FRONT COVER, FROM LEFT Dandelion Clocks in Blackcurrant DOPWDA102, Sanderson. Mimi 75030, Harlequin. Swallows in Lime DVIWSW101; Eglantine in
Rose/Yellow DVIWEG101; both Sanderson. Silhouette 60118; Elodie 30201; both Harlequin. Mobiles in Citrus/Black 210216, Sanderson. Camille 110125, Harlequin. Early Tulips in
Aubergine/Cherry Red DVIWEA103, Sanderson. Bonita Trail 110012; Samara (on floor) 110043; both Harlequin. WALLPAPER ON BACK COVER, FROM LEFT Adele 110112; Ophelia
110147; Beatrice 110140; all Harlequin. Midsummer Rose in Forest DCAVMI104; Porcelain Garden in Magenta/Leaf Green DCAVPO106; both Sanderson. Giselle 110134; Papillon 75015;
both Harlequin. New Tiger Stripe in Rose/Ivory DCAVTP101, Sanderson; Summer Tree (on floor) in Silver/Linden DAPGST104; both Sanderson.
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