The English style trend Modern Heritage carefully revives patterns that were once found in English country houses and castles, adapting them to contemporary interiors. The new wallpaper collections from English manufacturers are picking up on this trend. Their patterns successfully combine history and the present on your the walls.
In a world of constant change, there is a growing need for consistency and traditional craftsmanship. Renowned English wallpaper brands such as Sanderson, GP & J Baker, Andrew Martin and Mulberry Home are also drawing on their archives for their current collections. Patterns that were once found in English country houses and castles are being carefully modernised and reimagined for contemporary interiors in the spirit of modern heritage. Floral ornaments, Toile de Jouy scenes, damask looks and historical botanical drawings are making a comeback – but with fresh colours, enlarged or reduced patterns and on modern non-woven backing.
Modern Heritage is one of the most important current interior design trends in England. It is about much more than a nostalgic look – it is about a new appreciation for traditional patterns, historical references and materials that have been used for centuries and still fascinate us today. Wallpapers are also being carefully reworked to express timeless elegance and living history.
The aim of Modern Heritage is to create an eclectic interior that combines traditional looks with modern influences. The term Castle Core, which is also used for this interior concept, clearly illustrates the concept. It is about transferring the core of tradition into the present and making it suitable for the 21st century with new approaches.
Five new collections, all available at MEINEWAND, show what Modern Heritage and Castle Core mean for wallpaper.
A tribute to Toile de Jouy patterns: Toile wallpaper by Sanderson
An impressive example of this trend is the Highgrove Garden collection by Sanderson. It was developed in collaboration with The King's Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to the preservation of craftsmanship, nature and sustainability since 1986 under the patronage of King Charles III.
The collection draws on the rich botanical heritage of the Highgrove Gardens, the private gardens surrounding Highgrove House, the country estate of the British royal family. Historical archive patterns have been complemented by elements found in the gardens today, such as wildflower meadows, butterflies and beehives
>> Explore the Highgrove Garden by Sanderson collection
Featuring medieval designs: Royal Park wallpaper by GP & J Baker
With the Royal Court collection, GP & J Baker is also reinterpreting its archive treasures: intricately designed damask patterns, classic floral tendrils, elegant stripes and botanical elements create a warm yet prestigious effect in any room.
Mystical landscapes up to the ceiling: Palace Tapestry wallpaper by GP & J Baker
>> To the Royal Court collection by GP & J Baker
Renowned interior designer Kit Kemp brings colour and expressiveness to the theme of modern heritage. Her wallpaper collections, designed for both Andrew Martin and GP & J Baker, feature textile textures, folklore-inspired patterns and hand-drawn elements. The result is lively rooms with character – unconventional, creative and yet deeply rooted in classic craftsmanship.
Bringing mythical creatures from English folklore to your room: Mythical Land wallpaper by Kit Kemp
>> Explore the Kit Kemp collection by Andrew Martin
>> Explore the Kit Kemp collection by GP & J Baker
>> Read more about designer Kit Kemp in our blog article
Like a day in the English woodlands: Grand Mulberry wallpaper by Mulberry Home
Founded in Somerset, England, in 1971, Mulberry has grown to become one of the UK's most recognisable luxury leather goods and textiles brands. From the outset, the brand has stood for a contemporary interpretation of British tradition and sustainable craftsmanship, making it a pioneer in modern heritage.
The Country Walk wallpaper collection by Mulberry Home brings the essential moments of a 19th-century English country outing into the room: from wild birds, deer, graceful forests and tranquil castle ponds to the tartan patterns of picnic blankets. The patterns create walls of timeless beauty with the calm yet luxurious charm for which Mulberry Home is known.
>> Zur Kollektion Country Walk von Mulberry Home
Ideal for elegant, modern interior design concepts: Purnon wallpaper by Farrow & Balll
Dorset-based paint and wallpaper manufacturer Farrow & Ball found inspiration for its The Purnon Papers wallpaper collection outside England, taking its cue from the wallpaper in the Château de Purnon, a French château in the Loire Valley. The building is currently being lovingly renovated by English couple Felicity Selkirk and Tim Holding. They turned to Farrow & Ball for advice on the design of several rooms. When creative director Charlotte Cosby saw the old patterns and colours on the walls of the 18th-century building, she was so impressed that Farrow & Ball decided to dedicate a wallpaper collection to Purnon. The historic patterns were carefully redesigned and updated. Their design therefore also fits in well with elegant, modern interior design concepts.
>> Explore the Purnon Papers collection by Farrow & Ball
Whether royal gardens, stately damask or rural romance – modern heritage is more than just a style. It is a commitment to history and the joy of design. The new wallpaper collections from Sanderson, GP & J Baker, Andrew Martin, Mulberry Home and Farrow & Ball transform walls into storytelling surfaces.
Picture Sources: Sanderson, GP & J Baker, Andrew Martin, Mulberry Home, Farrow & Ball