The Best Botanical Wallpapers [2021]

I know that wallpaper divides opinion - and hanging it can take a lot of patience! But statement wallpaper can dramatically transform the feel and look of a room overnight - and for that reason, it’s definitely worthy of consideration.

It seems that botanical wallpaper in particular is enjoying a major renaissance right now, probably because of the modern Cottagecore trend and our return to a more nostalgic way of life. I think our nesting instinct has never been stronger because of Lockdown (which one are we in again? 2? 14? 2387?). We’ve been at home so long, unable to indulge in stylish weekend breaks or outings to our favourite bars, cafes, restaurants (I could go on…but it’s too depressing!), so instead we’ve turned our attentions toward creating cosy, safe-feeling, boutique spaces in our own homes. Plus, there’s the fact that many of us haven’t been able to visit exotic climes or really venture beyond a dog walk in the local park, which has probably encouraged us to bring the outside in more than we’ve done previously.

Here’s the Popfox edit of wallpapers to wow:

French Blue Gardenia Wallpaper Direct Sanderson Exclusive £79 roll.png

AMPM Archeri Panoramic wallpaper La Redoute £147 for 2.7m strip.jpg

Amazon Wallpaper Black Blue GranDeco £16.99 roll World of Wallpaper com.jpg

Borastapeter Hoppemosse Black from Beut £59.jpg

Sandberg Lisa Dark Blue Wallpaper £93 roll select wallpaper co uk.jpg

Borastapeter Rabarber Wallpaper Beut £59 roll.jpg

Graham and Brown botanical wallpaper from grahambrown com £65.jpg

Cole and Son Bluebell from Botanical Botanica Collection £115 Lime and Lace.jpg

1. Sanderson’s Palm House wallpaper in the exclusive French Blue / Gardinia colourway for Wallpaper Direct, £79 per roll.

2. AM.PM’s Archeri panoramic wallpaper from La Redoute, currently on sale at £147 for a 2m wide scene.

3. GranDeco’s Amazon wallpaper in blue / black colourway from World of Wallpaper, £16.99 per roll.

4. Borastapeter’s Hoppemosse wallpaper in black colourway from Beut, £59 per roll.

5. Sandberg’s Lisa wallpaper in dark blue colourway from Select Wallpapers, £93 per roll.

6. Borastapeter’s Rabarber wallpaper, also from Beut, £59 per roll.

7. Linwood’s Jungle Jive wallpaper in Blossom colourway from F&P Interiors, £147 per roll.

8. Graham and Brown’s Botanical wallpaper in black colourway from Graham and Brown’s website, £65 per roll.

9. Linwood’s Rainforest Rabble in colourway from Wallpaper Direct, £146 per roll.

10. Cole & Son’s Bluebell wallpaper from the Botanical collection, Lime and Lace, £115 per roll.

What appeals to me most about botanical prints like these is that they don’t easily date - they’ve been popular throughout the centuries and, when mixed with your own treasured finds, antiques and some modern accent pieces or pops of colour, can really help you create a look that’s eclectic, individual and ultimately timeless.

If you’re feeling brave enough to dip your toe in the water, but not enough to go the whole hog and paper your whole living room or dining room (ceiling and all!), think about using statement wallpaper to glam up a small, otherwise dull space in your home instead - an ensuite, WC, utility room or bootroom, for example. Or even a cloffice, if you’re working from home in the longer term and want to transform that unused closet space into a funky creative corner! Plus, wood-panelling on the lower half of your wall can off-set the pattern - and brass accessories can really add luxe detailing.