Inspiration

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Here you'll find all our news, views and behind the scenes previews that will keep you up to speed with all our latest developments. We'll also share bundles of inspiration and insight on design, interior decor trends, colour palettes, how-to guides and useful wallpaper tips to make your interior choices and decorating experiences an absolute breeze.

Third Collection Launch

Following September 2016’s launch of our two collections ‘Rosemore‘ and ‘Avington‘ we’re delighted to launch our third collection entitled ‘Camellia‘.…

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The Elegance Of Damask

Damask refers to a particular weaving technique that began in Asia nearly a thousand years ago. In the 12th century,…

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Digital Printing – A World of Possibilities

Developments in digital printing have opened a whole new world of possibilities to bring empty walls to life with breath-taking…

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Shine with the best metallic wallcoverings

Think golds, coppers, brass and silver: of course, not forgetting the ever popular and current Rose Gold. Bring your walls…

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Chinoiserie – Influences of Asia and China

Chinoiserie is emerging as a trend prevalent in home décor and interior design. A fit for both the traditional home…

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Pushing the Boundaries with Flock Wallpaper

Flock wallpaper has been around for many decades. Originally invented to imitate cut velvet fabric hangings as far back as…

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Archive Designs

We are very lucky at 1838 Wallcoverings to have our own family archive designs of wallcoverings. This archive stretches back…

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Surface Print Technique

The Surface Print technique was developed in the 1830’s, to replicate hand block printed wallpaper. It was in Darwen, Lancashire…

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Blue: Cool not Cold

Blue has often been deemed as a cool, cold colour when selecting colours for interiors, and yet in our lives…

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British Wallpaper Manufacturer ‘Surface Print’ launch new brand ‘1838 Wallcoverings’

Over the past few decades, the well-respected ‘Surface Print’ has built up a reputation for producing the finest quality wallpapers…

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Heimtextil, the Launch of the Full 1838 Collection

1838 Wallcoverings are pleased to announce that we are attending the 2017 Heimtextil show in Frankfurt. The show, which takes…

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1838 Wallcoverings, a Company Steeped in Wallpaper History

1838 Wallcoverings is the first product range to be launched by The Surface Print Company, but don’t be fooled, the…

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