The diverse collection includes historic wallpaper designs that have been adapted and recolored for use in today's interiors. Each design is based on original patterns found at several historic National Trust properties. In addition, a design from Little Greene's archives has been given a new color scheme. This collection therefore represents over 250 years of British decorative history, which is ideal for use in contemporary interior design thanks to the skilful use of colors.
Produced using a variety of printing methods, from traditional surface printing to cutting-edge digital techniques, the collection includes a variety of motifs such as exotic birds, stylized flowers and intricate paths, as well as playful floral prints and large-scale tropical murals.
“Working with the National Trust to discover and recycle these incredible historic designs is a real honor for us at LITTLE GREENE. The designs in this collection date back to 1770, but still feel contemporary. Coloring these historic patterns in the new colorways and displaying them in modern spaces ensures they can be enjoyed by us for many years to come.” LITTLE GREENE creative director Ruth Mottershead.
Proceeds from the sale of each roll of LITTLE GREENE wallpaper support the important work of the National Trust, which looks after 500 places across the UK, including 780 miles of coastline, historic sites, 250,000 hectares of land and green spaces, to preserve historic heritage.
Here we introduce you to the different wallpapers in the collection
Aderyn – Erddig approx. 1770
In the late 18th century, Erddig in Wales was the family home of Philip Yorke and his wife Elizabeth. You may have chosen this hand-painted Chinese wallpaper, lavishly decorated with exquisite birds and flowers, for the property's guest room. The original painting was delicate and delicately designed with birds appearing in pairs - a subtle reference to the Chinese concept of combining opposites (yin and yang). Flowers shown here include magnolias (which symbolize feminine beauty) and peonies (which symbolize majesty).
LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Aderyn - Arquerite Dark
In the late 18th century, Erddig in Wales was the family home of Philip Yorke and his wife Elizabeth. You may have chosen this hand-painted Chin...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Aderyn - China Clay
In the late 18th century, Erddig in Wales was the family home of Philip Yorke and his wife Elizabeth. You may have chosen this hand-painted Chin...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Aderyn - French Grey
In the late 18th century, Erddig in Wales was the family home of Philip Yorke and his wife Elizabeth. You may have chosen this hand-painted Chin...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Aderyn - Hicks Blue
In the late 18th century, Erddig in Wales was the family home of Philip Yorke and his wife Elizabeth. You may have chosen this hand-painted Chin...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Aderyn - Olive Colour
In the late 18th century, Erddig in Wales was the family home of Philip Yorke and his wife Elizabeth. You may have chosen this hand-painted Chin...
View full detailsCapricorn – Early 19th Century
Inspired by historic early 19th century wall panels by Velay and Zuber, this mural has been repainted by hand to reflect the idealized and stereotypical depiction of landscapes considered romantic or exotic at the time. Spread over three panels, this contemporary interpretation features a lush panorama of monkeys and tropical birds.
LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Capricorn - Blush
This lush mural is inspired by historic early 19th century wall panels by Velay and Zuber and has been repainted by hand. The idealized and ster...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Capricorn - Boringdon
This lush mural is inspired by historic early 19th century wall panels by Velay and Zuber and has been repainted by hand. The idealized and ster...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Capricorn - Etruria
This lush mural is inspired by historic early 19th century wall panels by Velay and Zuber and has been repainted by hand. The idealized and ster...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Capricorn - Portland Stone
This lush mural is inspired by historic early 19th century wall panels by Velay and Zuber and has been repainted by hand. The idealized and ster...
View full detailsBamboo Floral – Kingston Lacy Estate circa 1790
This design is based on small painted sections of Chinese wallpaper found on the Kingston Lacy estate in Dorset. Little is known about these fragments and it is unclear whether the pattern was actually used in the house itself. Imported Chinese wallpaper was extremely popular in stately homes in the 19th century, and upholsterers cut out individual elements and placed them side by side on panels to give the wallpaper a panoramic appearance. It is quite possible that the fragments found were left over from this process.
LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Bamboo Floral - Blue Verditer
The design of the Bamboo Floral wallpaper is based on small painted sections of Chinese wallpaper found on the Kingston Lacy estate in Dorset. Im...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Bamboo Floral - Heat
The design of the Bamboo Floral wallpaper is based on small painted sections of Chinese wallpaper found on the Kingston Lacy estate in Dorset. Im...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Bamboo Floral - Leather
The design of the Bamboo Floral wallpaper is based on small painted sections of Chinese wallpaper found on the Kingston Lacy estate in Dorset. Im...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Bamboo Floral - Mambo
The design of the Bamboo Floral wallpaper is based on small painted sections of Chinese wallpaper found on the Kingston Lacy estate in Dorset. I...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Bamboo Floral - Mischief
The design of the Bamboo Floral wallpaper is based on small painted sections of Chinese wallpaper found on the Kingston Lacy estate in Dorset. I...
View full detailsSpring Flowers – Standen House circa 1910
Standen House in West Sussex is one of the finest examples of an Arts & Crafts house in England, designed by Philip Webb with interiors by William Morris. Featuring a variety of spring blooms, this design shows how designers of the time were inspired by flowers and leaves and how they stylized these shapes to bring nature inside. The surviving original of this wallpaper is in a monochrome color variant of blue and white, but little else is known about the history of this particular design.
LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Spring Flowers - Blush
Standen House in West Sussex is one of the finest examples of an Arts & Crafts house in England, designed by Philip Webb with interiors designed...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Spring Flowers - Bombolone
Standen House in West Sussex is one of the finest examples of an Arts & Crafts house in England, designed by Philip Webb with interiors designed ...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Spring Flowers - French Grey
Standen House in West Sussex is one of the finest examples of an Arts & Crafts house in England, designed by Philip Webb with interiors designed...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Spring Flowers - Garden
Standen House in West Sussex is one of the finest examples of an Arts & Crafts house in England, designed by Philip Webb with interiors designed...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Spring Flowers - Juniper
Standen House in West Sussex is one of the finest examples of an Arts & Crafts house in England, designed by Philip Webb with interiors designed...
View full detailsBurges Butterfly – Knightshayes Court, Devon circa 1878
“Burges Butterfly” adorns the walls of the boudoir at Knightshayes Court country house in Devon and was designed by William Burges (1827-1881), a Gothic Revival architect and designer. It is clearly linked to another wallpaper from the same period, the “Burges Snail”. Like 'Burges Snail', the design has no deeper historical connection to Knightshayes Court, Burges' only complete manor house, but is another Burges pattern influenced by his passion for the architecture and art of medieval Europe and Asian design .
LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Burges Butterfly - French Grey
“Burges Butterfly” adorns the walls of the boudoir at Knightshayes Court country house in Devon and was designed by William Burges (1827-1881), a...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Burges Butterfly - Garden
The “Burges Butterfly” wallpaper features the delightful butterflies that adorn the walls of the boudoir of the Knightshayes Court country house ...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Burges Butterfly - Hicks Blue
The Burges Butterfly wallpaper adorns the walls of the boudoir of Knightshayes Court in Devon and was designed by William Burges (1827-1881), a G...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Burges Butterfly - Masquerade
The Burges Butterfly wallpaper adorns the boudoir walls of Knightshayes Court in Devon and was designed by William Burges (1827-1881), a Gothic R...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Burges Butterfly - Slaked Lime
The Burges Butterfly wallpaper adorns the boudoir walls of Knightshayes Court in Devon and was designed by William Burges (1827-1881), a Gothic ...
View full detailsMosaic Trail – Felbrigg Hall circa 1885
An elegant floral path with sophisticated color variation - little is known about the history of this wallpaper, but it probably dates back to late 19th century aestheticism. The pattern mimics a tiled mosaic and creates a charming, loose finish with subtle shading effects.
LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Mosaic Trail - Aquamarine
An elegant floral path with sophisticated color variation - little is known about the history of this wallpaper, but it probably dates back to l...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Mosaic Trail - Blush
An elegant floral path with sophisticated color variation - little is known about the history of this wallpaper, but it probably dates back to l...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Mosaic Trail - Etruria
An elegant floral path with sophisticated color variation - little is known about the history of this wallpaper, but it probably dates back to l...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Mosaic Trail - Slaked Lime
An elegant floral path with sophisticated color variation - little is known about the history of this wallpaper, but it probably dates back to l...
View full detailsDitsy Block – Felbrigg Hall circa 1900
This attractive floral wallpaper was found at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk and is one of the estate's most interesting wallpapers. The
The location is curious because the wallpaper comes from an attic that was probably a former staff room - an unusual place to hang artistic wallpaper. The wallpaper was probably made using the wood block printing process and the original features a painted weave at the top of the pattern, reminiscent of damask furniture.
LITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Ditsy Block - Bombolone
This attractive floral wallpaper was found at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk and is one of the estate's most interesting wallpapers. The location is c...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Ditsy Block - Bone China Blue
This attractive floral wallpaper was found at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk and is one of the estate's most interesting wallpapers. The location is c...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Ditsy Block - Carmine
This attractive floral wallpaper was found at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk and is one of the estate's most interesting wallpapers. The location is c...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Ditsy Block - Green Verditer
This attractive floral wallpaper was found at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk and is one of the estate's most interesting wallpapers. The location is c...
View full detailsLITTLE GREENE wallpaper - Ditsy Block - Masquerade
This attractive floral wallpaper was found at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk and is one of the estate's most interesting wallpapers. The location is c...
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