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Can anyone recommend a patterned wallpaper with a light background?

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SpringMeadows · 09/01/2024 11:08

We are thinking of wallpapering part of our living room. We are looking for a design with a light (white, cream, pale sage, etc.) background and something bold on top e.g. flowers, birds, etc.

Most wallpapers with this design are on a dark background, and those we find with light backgrounds have small patterns. Has anyone seen anything that fits our brief? Any recommendations gratefully received. Thank you!

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Devilsmommy · 09/01/2024 11:20

Belgravia oliana soft teal. I've just got it up and it's amazing. Not too in your face at all😁

Devilsmommy · 09/01/2024 11:21

I think a few places do it but I got it from b&q. The flowers aren't too bold colored so it looks really cosy

ConciseQueen · 09/01/2024 11:25

What’s your budget?

I like this one from House of Hackney - it is modern and classic. Would look great with a chair rail and a paint colour-blocked below. Maybe a green sage?

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SpringMeadows · 09/01/2024 12:25

Devilsmommy · 09/01/2024 11:20

Belgravia oliana soft teal. I've just got it up and it's amazing. Not too in your face at all😁

That's very pretty - does it look grey in dark-ish rooms?

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SpringMeadows · 09/01/2024 12:26

ConciseQueen · 09/01/2024 11:25

What’s your budget?

I like this one from House of Hackney - it is modern and classic. Would look great with a chair rail and a paint colour-blocked below. Maybe a green sage?

Happy to spend as it's not a large area. Did you mean to add a link or a picture?

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PaminaMozart · 09/01/2024 12:29

Have a look at the Designers Guild website
Lots of gorgeous and striking wallpapers.

Devilsmommy · 09/01/2024 12:34

SpringMeadows · 09/01/2024 12:25

That's very pretty - does it look grey in dark-ish rooms?

No it's a really lovely blue

Candleabra · 09/01/2024 12:39

Little Greene do some beautiful wallpapers just like you’ve described

gmgnts · 09/01/2024 13:09

Amazon has loads, e.g. this:

Tedzer · 09/01/2024 13:16

I had this in my bathroom and adjoining bedroom and I loved it!

Can anyone recommend a patterned wallpaper with a light background?
OwlWeiwei · 09/01/2024 13:17

Good finds @GlitteryDirt

DisplayPurposesOnly · 09/01/2024 13:25

Laura Ashley 'summer palace' comes in a few backgrounds, eg cream. My parents had it in duck egg blue in their sitting room.

eatreadsleeprepeat · 09/01/2024 13:38

found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think? This?

SpringMeadows · 09/01/2024 13:47

Thank you for all the suggestions: I have ordered a few samples! My concern with Amazon is that it may be poor quality - although I guess I could always return it. I'd love to get this done and finished by the end of this month as I often find that redecorating makes a huge difference to the feel of a room.

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