Simon Houlding Upholstery
Cool denim stripes with near-black whale illustrations and ivory underbellies

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House of Hackney

BALEANA Wallpaper - Denim

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BALEANA Wallpaper in Denim combines broad, cool blue-grey and ivory stripes with a striking repeat of near-black whales. The central whale and cropped edge motifs give this colourway a wonderfully immersive, storybook quality.

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About this fabric

This wallpaper is defined by alternating vertical denim-blue and warm ivory stripes, creating a calm but graphic background. Large illustrated whales sweep across the surface in near-black, with pale ribbed bellies, spotted fins and finely drawn detailing that reward a closer look. As a wallpaper design, it is intended for wall covering rather than upholstery or drapery. The cool blue ground gives the playful marine motif a deeper, more atmospheric feel than a brighter blue colourway would.

How to use it

Use Denim across a feature wall where the broad blue stripes can frame furniture and the whale repeat can be appreciated at full scale. Pair it with dark timber, aged brass and warm ivory upholstery to pick up the whales’ deep bodies and pale detailing.

Use the cool denim-blue stripes and dramatic whale repeat to bring character to a study, bedroom or entertaining space.

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