Cole And Son

A true Cole & Son classic, featuring a forest of silver birch trees, Woods is presented here in three brand new colourings of aged pink and gilver, blue and white and eau de nil and gold

Satara Camp in Kruger National Park is known for its Big Cats. It was here that a magical scene of a mother leopard and her cub climbing into a tree was witnessed. Sataracaptures the leopard's fiercely protective maternal instinct as she helps her cub to the next branch.

This peaceful design includes fans of leaves and curving trunks and vines, all richly ornamented with precise stripes and scallops. The leopards' fur has a more untamed pattern, in tawny orange, soft metallic gold and bronze, as well as a ghostly mica sheen, as if in a dreamscape.

One of the most beloved and iconic Cole & Son wallpapers has been reintroduced to reveal two brand new colourings.

Alongside the classic duck egg, soft blue and cream grounds, two additional renderings include jewel toned birds fluttering on a dramatic indigo blue ground and softer prettier birds on a delicate ivory. These new versions of Hummingbirds are produced on a non-woven base paper.

It’s no wonder that Silvan forests feature so heavily throughout literature and folklore; the sense of being wholly enveloped upon stepping into an array of trees and undergrowth as far and wide as the eye can see creating an awe-inspiring feeling.

Translated here in Forest’s large-scale, intricately hand-painted, fantastical trees, the dappled light traverses through far off branches as the dense ground cover emits the warm and welcoming woody fragrance of childhood memories.

Frutto Proibito gloriously combines different archival Fornasetti motifs from the 1940s and 50s. Mischievous monkeys, originally conceptualised as striking wooden panels for the Milanese patisserie, Dulciora, sit amongst sprawling pomegranate tree branches.

The playful composition of flora and fauna is quintessentially Fornasetti, mixing lifelike etchings with decadent, bold prints.

The much-loved Chiavi Segrete combines two influential Fornasetti motifs: mystical, dense leaves concealing golden, antique keys.

This fanciful design has a magical quality, drawing the eye through and around the leaves to discover each of the ‘secret keys’ hidden within. Muted shades give way to true-to-life tones of spring undergrowth, with seasonal twists of autumnal leaves and wintery greys.

The Savuti is one of Africa’s most loved and well known national parks where hoopoes and hornbills call and sing whilst baboon monkeys and chameleons sun themselves in flowering Coral Trees.

This wonderful African garden has been recreated as a wallpaper in seven colourful and distinctive colourings each offering a different look - a bright orange and charcoal with a monotone engraved feel – a duck egg and old stone with a more faded and antique illustrative tones, and a series of three brightly coloured more child-like colourings on grounds of cream, dark petrol and khaki.

Leaves, fronds and flowers form a lush and peaceful labyrinth within Hoopoe Leaves canopy; a closer glance revealing nature's bustling wonder. What appear to be blossoms are, in fact, the feathery crowns of exotic Hoopoe birds hiding in the foliage alongside wildly embellished beetles and a wide-eyed praying mantis. Every leaf, feather and insect wing is lovingly adorned with intricate patterns evoking Zulu beadwork.

Created in a rich range of colours including sharp spring greens and lush olive tones, balanced with warm pinks, corals, sunny yellows and hints of soft blue, with the ground hues evoking an inky night sky or a dusty savanna afternoon.

Khulu, meaning ‘most important’, is particularly apt for this grand design featuring classical vases entwined with leopards, parrots, lions and other African animals. This fabulous watercoloured motif pays tribute to these modern day collectable vessels which can be found in galleries and private collections around the world.

Printed to an impressive 68.5cm repeat, the design is offered in various colourways including soft pinks and oranges on pale cream, a host of China blues on ivory, vivid greens and charcoal on ivory and finally a dramatic petrol and emerald on midnight blue.

Narina shares its name with the beautiful Narina Trogan Bird, native to KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Derived from the detailed patterning found on many Ardmore bowls and vases, the Cole & Son design studio have created a soft watercoloured geometric design using the stylised feathers of the Narina Bird to produce a subtle yet unusual semi-plain wallpaper.

Offered in colourings including soft neutrals alongside a vibrant burnt orange, leaf green and moody charcoal, this beautiful paper can be used to complement other designs within the collection and can also be hung upside down for an equally striking effect.

Celebrated for its graceful, frilly flora, Sweet Pea is an enduring Cole & Son motif. With its deliciously scented, lush rambling vines, the Lathyrus odoratus is a favourite in gardens throughout the British Isles and beyond.

Updated in new, contemporary palettes of Cerise & Magenta on Viridian, and Ochre & Rose on Parchment, as well as traditional cottage garden tones of Autumnal Multi, Blush & Olive, and Mulberry and Sage on Cream, and Cerulean Sky & Sage on White this heritage design is surface printed to retain the thick, tactile print marks of each petal.

A bold geometric Topiary is the epitome of stately opulence, with fanciful designs of knots and labyrinths creating these beautifully ornate spaces.

In contrast to these manicured masterpieces, the Cole & Son design studio have created a softer watercolour approach, encapsulating the gentle breeze enjoyed whilst discovering these vast tapestries of colour and shape.

In soft watercoloured tones of Leaf Green, Soot, and China Blue, Topiary is a design in which your imagination can wander into the world of Parterre’s past.

Cascade’s dense canopy of bursting florals and foliage sits in complement to Reverie’s expansive scene. Each palette is an explosion of colour, naturally radiant and defiantly bright.

Zesty greens are punctuated with vibrant marigolds and magenta, whilst facets of sapphire and forget-me-not are balanced with coral and violet, creating an effervescent and radiant all-over print.

Cole & Son’s non-woven wallpapers are sponge wipeable with a soft damp cloth and no agent or detergent. We do not recommend attempting to wipe our silk, grasscloth or flock wallpapers.

Originally a block print, Florencecourt wallpaper takes its name from the Florencecourt Yew, widely considered to be one of the original yew trees within the British Isles.

Featuring dense foliage in shades of green, teal, grey and olive, this wallpaper has been given a contemporary feel through its combination of surface and flexographic print techniques

The original Cole and Son Palm print has been reimagined in both bold and understated new colourways whilst retaining all the lush, dense pattern and depth which made the original so popular.

Palm Jungle is now available in soft Stone and Taupe, punchy Petrol and Lime, classic Forest Green, and the fittingly 50s-esque Seafoam.

Simple yet striking, Palm Leaves’ bold print has had a colour makeover. Plaster Pink and Mint provides an update on retro Miami cool, with Mint and Yellow adding a soft neutral base upon which to build a true South Beach palette.

For dramatic impact, vivid Viridian and Lime and Ink spliced with Violet are guaranteed to make for an unforgettable interior.

The owl, forever associated with darkness and gloom, can see and move deftly in the dark, hence its symbolism as the embodiment of wisdom and foresight.

This ambivalent and mysterious symbol fascinated Piero Fornasetti, who used it as a motif on numerous accessories and porcelain items.

Cole & Son’s designers took inspiration for Chamber Angels from the unique, carousel style structure found on the ceiling of The Presence Chamber, which forms part of the King’s State Apartments at Kensington Palace.

Originally designed by William Kent, one of the most influential names in early 18th century design, the celebratory style of the pattern is evocative of the essence of the room, being a place where the king entertained and received courtiers, ministers and foreign ambassadors. Dancing figures have been combined with delicate foliage and the ripened fruits, once found in the Kensington Palace Orangery, create a decoratively decadent design.

The design of Ardmore Cameos is a very personal representation of a series of plates which were created originally as a wedding gift for a friend of Ardmore. With each animal portrait, including a rather haughty zebra and a quizzical leopard, set against a backdrop of softly drawn giraffe spots, this delightful cartouche wallpaper is offered in colourings of soft olive, grey, pale khaki and a striking black and white.

The bold repeat of Mediterranean citrus fruits seen in Arance are a prolific theme throughout the Fornasetti archive, originally appearing on the tray ‘Fette d’arancia’ in the 1950s and repurposed by Barnaba Fornasetti in the 90s as a graphic fabric print.

This organic study has been produced in true-to-life palettes of Blood Orange, Orange, and Lemon on strikingly contrasting grounds of chalky Seafoam and Stone, as well as the sumptuous Ink.

The Kyoto Bonsai Garden has been the key inspiration for this chinoiserie design. The curation of Bonsai Garden showcases a selection of prominent bonsai trees each hand-picked tree carries a story of their own that mirrors the craft of bonsai masters. Welcome the art of bonsai to your home with the cultivated ornamental tree that symbolise peace, balance, harmony, and luck. The balanced colour palette within the chinoiserie design invites you to explore the dramatic skyline of Kyoto. Slowly walk from tree to tree and discover bonsais with a heritage of 350 years.  

The design composition of Bonsai Garden allows for each tree to have its own area to shine for centuries..

From the design Bonsai Garden, the fruit tree Kaki Persimmon was selected to become a stand-alone design because of the beautiful story behind the delicate tree that bears the ornate persimmon fruit, also known as 'the fruit of the gods'.

Enjoy the soft colour palette painted in Japanese watercolour. Each colour variation takes you through the magical colours of Japan throughout the seasons. This miniature tree creates an elegant and distinctive repeat that adds magical quirk to any space..

Using Japanese techniques and charcoal, the Cole & Son artists created croquis for the Japanese Woods design. It is a modern interpretation of a traditional craft, known as Daisugi a Japanese sustainable mission to preserve a whole forest in one tree. Within each pruned tree you have a whole forest.

The striking Japanese Woods gives a contemporary feel to any room, providing the illusion of an eternal forest. This graphic and monochromatic repeat provides depth and perspective to the interior space.

Immerse yourself in the floral blooms of Flora Province and welcome harmony and feminine flora into your home. An all-over floral pattern on two colourways of Taupe and Neutral, Flora Province is an extension of the Scenic Flora design, elevating the gorgeous flowers to create a majestic field.

The Ryoanji Temple cultivated the inspiration behind Lily Lotus. The beautiful water and ponds in the gardens of Kyoto are filled with these elevated flowers, setting the scene of the water landscape. The Cole & Son artists have painted an interpretation of the Water Lilies, identifiable with a floral choreography. Water Lilies are said to bring peace and enlightenment the design Lily Lotus will uplift your space as the florals intertwine and dance across the walls. 

Connected to Pavilion and Mountainscape, Tile Toile depicts key scenes that were inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Silver Pavilion in Kyoto. The tile like structure of the design mirrors traditional Japanese wall art and flirts with a Toile de Jouy. Each tile depicts a still life scene, however when viewed as one, it tells a harmonious story of the historical gardens.

Indulge in the maximalist Cole & Son style with the dramatic landscapes of Kyoto to Tokyo that include water, mountains, and gardens with the scenic Mountainscape. The artistic tone honours Tani Bunch's style with a modern interpretation.

The delicately hand-painted design allows you to escape into the detail of the stillness of the mountains and the flow of the water source, making your mind wonder across each peak and valley. Find your inspiration and Zen within the Mountainscape scene.

Take a step into the vibrant and warm garden that has a full ecosystem within where you will find new details with every glance. The Pavilion palette is autumnal, telling a story with the vast colours of Japan. 

Uncover the hidden designs seen throughout the Shinrin YOKU collection within Pavilion such as the whimsical Water Lilies of Lily Lotus, the ornamental Kaki Persimmon tree, and the hidden Buddha statue that features in Tile Toile.

Using Japanese techniques and charcoal, the Cole & Son artists created croquis for the Japanese Woods design. It is a modern interpretation of a traditional craft, known as Daisugi – a Japanese sustainable mission to preserve a whole forest in one tree. Within each pruned tree you have a whole forest. The striking Japanese Woods gives a contemporary feel to any room, providing the illusion of an eternal forest. This graphic and monochromatic repeat provides depth and perspective to the interior space.

Inspired by vintage embroidered Kimonos and traditional Japanese chinoiseries dating back to the 17th Century, Scenic Flora was created. The design is built on a theatrical structure, allowing you to enjoy the design from different perspectives. Scenic Flora presents a myriad of interpretations. Adorn your walls with the romantic and luxurious Scenic Flora, an elegant landscape of Japanese wildflowers.  Behind the breathtaking wildflowers is a romantic story of a tender love. Kiku and Sakura, named after the flowers of Japan. Kiku would pass an enamouring field of wildflowers every day while walking home from his mastery, gifting his beloved Sakura a daily flower. The blossoming field of wildflowers on the chinoiserie showcases the careful selection that Kiku made to honour Sakura. Scenic Flora remains a jewel of the room to symbolise an eternal & delicate love story.