Not every great wallpaper house is rooted in the 18th century. Graham & Brown was founded in Blackburn, Lancashire in 1946 — the same year as Farrow & Ball — and has spent the eight decades since building a reputation for design that is bold, accessible, and deeply attuned to the way people actually live. Where some British wallpaper houses speak in whispers, Graham & Brown speaks with confidence: vivid colour, striking pattern, and a democratic design philosophy that has made it one of the best-selling wallpaper brands in the world.
For the US customer who wants the quality and character of British design without the formality of the country house tradition, Graham & Brown is the answer. Browse the full Graham & Brown Wallpaper collection at Lionheart Wallpaper and discover a brand that makes bold interiors genuinely achievable.
A Brand Built for the Modern Interior
Graham & Brown’s design philosophy is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: that great wallpaper should be available to everyone, and that bold design choices should be celebrated rather than feared. The brand’s in-house design team works constantly to translate the most compelling trends in art, fashion, and culture into wallpaper that works in real homes — and the results are consistently impressive.
For the US customer, this approach offers something that the more rarefied British houses sometimes do not: wallpaper that is genuinely easy to live with, that works with contemporary furniture and modern colour palettes, and that delivers maximum visual impact without requiring a decorator’s eye to pull off.
The Statement Designs: Drama at Every Scale
Graham & Brown’s most striking designs are those that commit fully to their concept — and none more so than the Wish Wallpaper in Black. Against a dramatic black backdrop, large-scale seed heads shimmer in a multicoloured palette flowing from red and yellow through to blue-greens and pinks, highlighted with intricate metallic detailing on a luxurious shimmering substrate. It is the kind of wallpaper that transforms a room completely — a feature wall that becomes the entire conversation.
The Glasshouse Wallpaper in Mustard takes a different but equally bold approach — a large-scale tropical print with exotic birds against a distinctive mustard backdrop, with grey-toned leaves adding depth and sophistication. Fresh, vibrant, and full of personality, it is the kind of design that brightens a room instantly and works particularly well in a kitchen, a dining room, or a sunroom.
The Daintree Palm Wallpaper in Blush is one of the most joyful designs in the collection — bold, cheeky, and cheerful, with a soft rose backdrop that perfectly balances the vibrancy of the green leaves. The pearlescent mica fibrous finish glistens beautifully, encouraging light to dance across the surface. For a bedroom, a powder room, or any space that needs a lift, it is simply irresistible.
The Art Deco Revival: Glamour Reimagined
Graham & Brown has always had a particular affinity for the glamour of the 1920s, and several designs in the current collection draw on this era with real confidence.
The Rene Wallpaper in Shimmer is a stunning pearlescent textured paper adorned with a gold metallic geometric fan design — a Gatsby-style statement with an opulent, sophisticated palette that brings the spirit of the Jazz Age to any room.
The Fan Wallpaper in Rose Gold celebrates the New York-inspired style of the 1920s in an on-trend rose gold palette — the metallic finish balancing the richness of the design with a contemporary lightness that makes it feel entirely current.
The Heritage Designs: British Roots
For the US customer drawn to the British design tradition, Graham & Brown’s heritage-inspired designs offer a more accessible entry point than the grand country house houses — without sacrificing any of the character.
The Hartley Damask Wallpaper — inspired by Manchester’s Hartley Hall — infuses silver metallic motifs against an organic sage green background, paying tribute to the heritage gardens of Britain. Available also in light blue and neutral copper and stone, it is a design that brings a quietly aristocratic quality to any room without ever feeling stiff or formal.
The Meadow Wallpaper in Notte layers opulent soft gold and deep blue hues to form silhouettes inspired by woodland and meadow views — derived from the Graham & Brown archive and printed onto a luxurious high-quality textured paper. In Notte, the deep blue and gold combination is genuinely dramatic; it is the kind of wallpaper that makes a dining room feel like a destination.
The Textures: Depth and Calm
Graham & Brown’s textural designs offer a more restrained alternative for rooms that need depth without pattern. The Scandiscape Wallpaper in Sage offers a calming Scandinavian landscape in dusky pastel sage and neutral hues — serene, considered, and deeply versatile. The Idyll Tree Wallpaper in Grey features slender trees delicately painted in champagne metallics against a sage green background — intensely rich and soothing, with every leaf and shadow perfectly rendered.
Practical Excellence for the US Market
Every roll in the Graham & Brown collection at Lionheart Wallpaper is 20.47 inches wide and 11 yards long — a consistent format that simplifies planning and installation. Pricing ranges from $120 per roll for the Boutique Shimmer grasscloth up to $410 per roll for the premium Hartley Damask and Craftwork Trail designs, making Graham & Brown one of the most accessible premium wallpaper brands available in the US market.
Where to Begin
For a room that makes an immediate, unforgettable statement, Wish in Black or Glasshouse in Mustard are the natural choices. For a bedroom with warmth and personality, Daintree Palm in Blush is simply right. For a dining room with drama and depth, Meadow in Notte or Hartley Damask in Sage deliver. And for a touch of 1920s glamour, Rene Shimmer or Fan in Rose Gold are without equal.
Browse the complete Graham & Brown Wallpaper collection at Lionheart Wallpaper — and discover bold British design for the modern American home.