Transform your home with the enchanting, newly launched Storybook Papers collection by Little Greene, made in collaboration with the National Trust. A light-hearted adventure into childhoods past, this delightful range takes us on a trip down memory lane, inspired by historic artefacts and original artworks found in cherished historic houses cared for by the National Trust.
Imagine walls adorned with playful illustrations of vintage toys, charming animals, and scenes from classic children’s stories. This wallpaper collection brings a touch of nostalgia and joy to any space, whether it’s a child’s bedroom, a cosy reading nook, or even a whimsical living room. Shop the full Storybook Papers range by Little Greene here.
(Featured in Little Greene image above: Potter’s Woodland wallpaper in Spring (walls), Clay – Pale paint (ceiling & skirting), Light Gold paint (round table), Sunlight paint (bedside table), Dorchester Pink paint (chair), Boxington paint (bed)).
Special Features
- Collaboration with the National Trust: This partnership brings together Little Greene’s expertise in wallpaper design with the National Trust’s rich heritage, resulting in a truly unique and timeless collection.
- Versatile Style: While perfect for children’s rooms, these wallpapers can add a touch of whimsy and character to any space in your home.
- High-Quality Craftsmanship: Little Greene is known for its commitment to quality, ensuring that these wallpapers are not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting. Each wallpaper is meticulously crafted using the finest materials and printing techniques, ensuring a luxurious finish.
Explore the Designs
The Storybook Papers collection by Little Greene delves into rich design history, drawing inspiration from enchanting tales and timeless objects. It’s a curated selection of patterns that feel both familiar and refreshingly new, offering a delightful blend of heritage charm and contemporary sensibility.
The range features a superb selection of 8 designs, perfect for bringing a touch of childhood magic to your home. Simple motifs sit alongside striking mural scenes, all beautifully coloured to help enliven your space. The much-loved Broad Stripe also features in fresh new bright tones that pair beautifully with some of the patterned wallpapers for balance and cohesion. Whether you opt for a feature wall or a fully immersive, all over look, these wallpapers will transport you to a world of imagination and wonder!
Animal Kingdom
Little Greene’s new Animal Kingdom wallpaper is a playful and imaginative design inspired by a printed 1930s fabric located in the children’s nursery at Tyntesfield, a historic English country house based in North Somerset. Featuring a whimsical menagerie of animals such as polar bears, penguins, elephants, tigers and ostriches, this charming wallpaper adds a touch of childhood wonder to any room. The Animal Kingdom wallcovering is available in 7 colour ways and is surface printed to give the design distinctive texture and depth.
(Featured in Little Greene image opposite: Animal Kingdom wallpaper in Pea (walls), Affogato paint (shelf), Olive Colour paint (wood panelling)).
Nip and Lassie
Add a touch of natural charm and character to your scheme with the inspired Little Greene Nip and Lassie wallpaper. This design is a celebration of the renowned author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter and her love of farming with her beloved working collies, Nip and Lassie. Featuring her original doodled portraits of her dogs, along with her award-winning Herdwick sheep, this wallcovering tells a story and will look at home in any room setting. Choose from 4 useable colour variations.
(Featured in Little Greene image opposite: Nip and Lassie wallpaper in Slaked Lime – Dark (walls), Slaked Lime paint (floor), Slaked Lime – Dark paint (floor and skirting)).
Rodney Street
Little Greene’s Rodney Street wallpaper is an endearing and nostalgic addition to the range, drawing inspiration from vintage mechanical apple-picking toys. These artefacts are looked after by the National Trust and located at The Hardmans’ House in Rodney Street, Liverpool, a beautifully preserved Georgian home that was once the studio and home of renowned photographer Edward Chambré Hardman. The wallpaper features a delicate line drawing of these whimsical toys, capturing their naive charm and playful spirit in 5 impactful colour ways.
Alternatively, consider the Balance and Road trip wallpapers for other charismatic designs influenced by vintage toys and games.
(Featured in Little Greene image opposite: Rodney Street wallpaper in Masquerade (walls), Slaked Lime paint (cabinets & skirting), Masquerade paint (table)).
Riverside Capers
Let the imagination run wild with the breathtaking Riverside Capers mural wallpaper by Little Greene. Depicting a serene outdoor landscape adorned with sweet, cartoon-like drawings of chicks, ducks and cattle originally painted by children’s illustrator, Cecil Aldin, this light-hearted design is the perfect way to surround yourself in the beauty of nature. The animal illustrations breathe life into the design, some of which also feature in a children’s bedroom at Wightwick Manor, a National Trust property based in the West Midlands. This mural wallpaper is available in 3 fun colour variations that lend themselves beautifully to children’s playrooms and nurseries.
Alternatively, you may wish to consider the beautiful Potter’s Woodland mural, comprising original artworks from the unpublished sketchbooks of Beatrix Potter to create a magical and immersive woodland scene (see image at top of blog).
(Featured in Little Greene image opposite: Riverside Capers wallpaper in Moo (walls), Livid paint (ceiling), Hicks’ Blue paint (door, doorframe & skirting), Light Gold paint (stools)).
Overview
The Storybook Papers collection by Little Greene isn’t just wallpaper; it’s an invitation to weave personality and character onto your walls, creating truly stunning spaces. It also lends itself beautifully to our Children’s trend.
Pair with a complementing colour from the Little Greene Paint collection to complete the look. Pop into our showroom in Brockenhurst to pick up a paint chart or sample pot. For more Little Greene wallpapers made in collaboration with the National Trust, please view the National Trust Papers, National Trust Papers II, National Trust Papers III and National Trust Papers IV collections.
If you’re embarking on a project and would like any help, advice or samples sending out, please do get in touch. We also offer a face to face or virtual bespoke design service including paint and colour consultations to help bring your visions to life.
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