With so many interior design themes and trends happening every year, it can be difficult to find something classic and nice that will stand the test of time. In most homes, classic is the perfect style to complement the architecture and the overall atmosphere of the house. So where do you turn for timeless wallpaper that is n’t necessarily ‘in trend’? Well look no further than Little Greene’s London Wallpapers II collection. The London Wallpaper II collection is unique in the wallpaper arena. Building on the success of the first collection, Little Greene have been inspired again by some of the most iconic and elegant wallpaper designs found throughout historic London in the London Wallpapers II collection. Their second collection features everything from heavy floral patterns that were popular at the time, right through to the bold splashes of colour that define the era. The beautiful combination of design, teamed with the timeless colour palette ensures that there is something for every home. Let’s take a look at three of the most eye-catching designs from the collection and discover how they can be used in your home.
  1. Lower George Street Wallpaper Little Greene’s Lower George Street Wallpaper is a reproduction of a design found on the upper floor of a commercial building in London. Dating back to circa 1810, it features a design which was coined ‘modern’ at the time. With a plain background the subtle star design, this wallpaper would have certainly made a bold style statement at the time and will continue to do so in your home today. The wallpaper comes in a wide range of colour combinations including Beryl, Agate, Moonstone and Quartz all of which will look fabulous when hung throughout a formal dining room.
  2. Maddox Street Wallpaper Little Greene’s Maddox Street Wallpaper is a beautiful wallpaper design which also dates back to around 1810. This design was found in a terraced house on Maddox Street in the Mayfair area of London. Featuring a regency style stripe pattern, it oozes affluence as well as elegance and will make a welcome addition to a living room or an entranceway. The Maddox Street Wallpaper comes in two great colour choices, cotton which is a neutral colour scheme and Sisal which is a subtle green tone. Both of these shades look fabulous when teamed with other earthy tones from the Little Greene paint collection.
  3. Chesterfield Street Wallpaper Little Greene’s Chesterfield Street Wallpaper is a simple yet striking wallpaper design which will add a vivid splash of colour to a room. The design has been inspired by the background colour of an elegant wallpaper pattern which was found in a room on Chesterfield Street, London. Dating back to around 1755, this wallpaper comes in a choice of colours which were typical of the era – Tuscany, a deep shade of rustic red,  Courtyard, a bright mossy green and Biscuit, a rich earthy gold. These shades work well alone and can also add a more regal look to a room when combined with other designs from the Little Greene London Wallpapers II collection.
Designed to coordinate perfectly with the many shades in the Little Greene paint collection, any of these wallpapers will make a welcome addition to your home.