News of the hues
The latest wallpapers and paints to inspire, selected by Amelia Thorpe
Bearing fruit
Quince is a new seasonal paint colour from Neptune, £48 for 2.5L emulsion, designed as a warm yellow-green, much like the skin of the delicious fruit (01793 934011; www.neptune.com)
Hot off the press
All profits from sales of Paper for Peace wallpaper, £156 per 10m roll, go to the British Red Cross D.E.C. Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Featuring a sunflower motif, the national flower of Ukraine and a symbol of the country’s resistance to invasion by Russia, the wallpaper is available with or without the Ukrainian word for ‘Stand Up’ (07464 947838; www.commonroom.co)
Natural texture
Featuring a hand-painted trompe l’oeil motif, printed on to a natural grasscloth wallcovering, Basketweave, £78m (85cm wide), would add subtle texture and pattern to any design scheme, from Madeaux (www.madeaux.com)
Soft shade
Halcyon Blue, £45 for 2.5L emulsion, creates a serene backdrop to punchy colours, including the Red Sacha framed lampshade, £115, Blue Rose Ragini wool kilim, from £925, and Charcoal Russet Harlequin throw, £94, all Susie Watson Designs (0344 980 8185; www.susie watsondesigns.co.uk)
Upcycled paint
A round of applause for Little Greene, which is taking leftover, unwanted and returned paints and re-formulating them into Re:mix, a matt finish for interior walls and ceilings, available in a palette of 20 colours. Launching on April 25 at £28 per 2.5L, the price is just over half of its standard emulsion (0845 880 5855; www.littlegreene.com)
Classic update
Featuring a small-scale leafy trail, Rushmere wallpaper, £76 per 10m roll, is now available in a soft Willow Green colour, enhancing its delicate charm, from Colefax and Fowler (020–8877 6400; www.colefax.com)
New life
In the G. P. & J. Baker collection since 1910 and ever a classic country-house choice since, Eltham was originally designed by notable textile designer William Turner and block printed on to fine linen cloth. Now, it has been reimagined as a wallpaper, shown here in Ochre, £145 per 10m roll (01202 266700; www.gpjbaker.com)
Carnaval spirit
From its Transylvanian headquarters, Mindthegap produces a vibrant collection of wallpapers, including richly decorated and coloured Carnaval, £195 for three rolls (52cm by 300cm/20½ by 118in), sure to bring a touch of magic to any room (07340 284169; www.mindtheg.com)
Capital opening
Luxury French paint brand Argile is known for its environmentally friendly formula and palette of colours inspired by the natural world, including Blanche and Spiruline, £80.30 for 2.5L Mat Veloute finish, shown here. See the collection at the brand’s new showroom at 555, King’s Road, London SW6 (020–7736 6260; www.argile-peinture.com)
Night shade
Colourist Francesca Wezel, founder of Francesca’s Paints, recommends using deep colours in a bedroom for their warmth and depth, as well as for the way that they can contribute to creating a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Shown in this bedroom by Fiona Campbell Design is Benjamin’s Oxblood, £75 for 2.5L Eco emulsion (020–7228 7694; www.francescaspaint.com)
Joy of pattern
The joyful colour and pattern of Suzani wallpaper, £138 per 10m roll, is reminiscent of the traditional handembroidered panels of its namesake textile. It’s available from new artisanal wallpaper brand, Dado Atelier (020–8191 1060; www.dadoatelier.com)