NEW! Little Greene Introduce ‘Storybook Papers’ In Collaboration With The National Trust

A light-hearted adventure into childhoods past, the eight whimsical designs in this collection have been inspired by a broad range of historic artefacts and original artworks, found in cherished historic houses from Somerset to Cumbria, conserved and cared for by the National Trust. 

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Charming objects such as tin cars, children’s wooden games and even a mechanical toy, have been painstakingly reinterpreted by the Little Greene Design Studio, transforming physical artefacts into wallpaper designs that capture all the spirit and character of the originals. 

Wallpaper: Road Trip - Pleat. Broad Stripe - Pleat. Paint: Pleat™ 280.

The collection also directly references a fabric print and several original artworks, including some by Beatrix Potter, the beloved children’s author who left 4000 acres of land and 15 farms to the National Trust when she died in 1943. 

Wallpaper: Nip & Lassie - Slaked Lime Dark. Paint: Slaked Lime - Dark™ 151.

Lovingly researched, designed and elegantly coloured by Little Greene, each paper is presented alongside a selection of suggested paint shades to bring truly harmonious interior design directly to rooms enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike. 

Wallpaper: Rodney Street - Sage & Onions. Paint: Elysian Gound™ 320. Linen Wash™ 33.

The collection includes the quirky surface-printed ‘Animal Kingdom’ featuring colourful elephants, ostriches and penguins; playful illustrations of chicks and ducks in ‘Riverside Capers’ and ‘Rodney Street’, which depicts a vintage, mechanical apple-picker. 

Wallpaper: Animal Kingdom – Pea. Paint: Olive Colour™ 72. Affogato™ 342.

Joining these pictorial and scenic designs are new colourways of Little Greene’s much-loved, generously proportioned ‘Broad Stripe’ wallpaper which has been recoloured in a range of joyful, coordinating combinations. 

Wallpaper: Broad Stripe - Pea Green. Paint: Pea Green™ 91. Heat™ 24. Yellow-Pink™ 46.

Employing a spectrum of printing methods, from traditional surface printing to cutting-edge digital machines, the collection also includes a flocked design, bringing a delightful textural element to unite Beatrix Potter’s beloved sheepdogs with a flock of Herdwick sheep in the ‘Nip & Lassie’ wallpaper. 

Wallpaper: Nip & Lassie - Celestial Blue. Paint: Celestial Blue™ 101. Silt® 40.

Little Greene’s Creative Director, Ruth Mottershead, comments: ‘It’s always such an honour to have access to the incredible historic houses cared for by the National Trust, discovering and reviving inspiring patterns and artefacts, reinterpreting them and extending their history in new colourways and formats. 

Wallpaper: Rodney Street - Masquerade. Paint: Slaked Lime™ 105. Masquerade™ 334.

It’s wonderful to think that these beautiful pieces of history, including toys, children’s illustrations, and fabrics have now been transformed by the design team into wallpapers that will find their way into contemporary homes, bringing joy for years to come. 

Wallpaper: Balance - Portland Stone. Paint: Portland Stone™ 77.

Whilst the origins of the ‘Storybook Papers’ are very much rooted in childhood, the whimsical, playful and colourful nature of these wallpapers makes them perfect for a multitude of spaces alongside children’s rooms and nurseries. 

I see these bold, bright and characterful designs bringing joy to breakfast rooms, hallways, boot rooms, bathrooms and dining spaces.’ 

Wallpaper: Animal Kingdom – Atomic. Paint: Slaked Lime - Mid™ 149.

Becky Stanford, head of Brand Licensing at the National Trust, said: ‘This is our fifth wallpaper collection with Little Greene and as always, their charming, colourful and creative designs speak to our shared love of nature, beauty and history.

Through these designs, Little Greene has brought to life the eccentricity and playfulness of the items in our collections and has also paid tribute to the work and passions of the artists and writers with special connections to the places we look after.

Wallpaper: Potter’s Woodland - Spring (available in store only). Paint: Sunlight™ 135. Light Gold™ 53. Dorchester Pink® 213. Boxington® 84. Clay - Pale™ 152.

The income from these collections also means we can continue caring for these inspirational places for everyone to enjoy, and we remain very grateful for their support.’ 

Wallpaper: Riverside Capers - Moo (available in store only). Paint: Hicks’ Blue® 208. Livid™ 263. Light Gold™ 53.

A contribution from the sale of every roll of Little Greene wallpaper is made in support of the National Trust’s important work caring for 500 places, including 780 miles of coastline, historic sites, 250,000 hectares of countryside and green spaces, ensuring that people and nature thrive – now and for ever. 

Shop the collection online or in your local Brewers Decorator Centre.

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