Muted terracotta acanthus leaves and beige foliage on a charcoal wallpaper ground

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Morris & Co.

Acanthus Terracotta

Name: Acanthus Terracotta
Brand: Morris & Co.
SKU: MOW0035-02

Archive II Wallpapers WallpaperMOW0035-02

Acanthus Terracotta brings a dense, illustrated arrangement of curling acanthus leaves to the wall, balancing muted clay and dusty rose foliage against a deep charcoal ground. Fine drawn veins and layered leaves give the surface a richly patterned, archival character.

muted terracotta foliage floral large formal wallpaper

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About this fabric

Acanthus leaves and curling stems fill the image in a close, large-scale arrangement, with fine internal vein lines giving each leaf a detailed, drawn character. The terracotta is muted rather than bright, appearing in dusty rose and clay accents alongside parchment, oat and pale beige leaves; the charcoal ground adds warm, shadowed depth. Supplied at 181 gsm, this wallpaper has a 52 cm usable width and a 10.05 m standard length. The pattern repeat is 61 cm vertically and 0 cm horizontally, so the design’s rhythm is carried by the upright foliage and sweeping stems.

How to use it

Use this warm terracotta colourway to bring depth to a dining room, study or bedroom, pairing its dusty clay and parchment leaves with dark timber, aged brass and soft neutral upholstery. The charcoal background can also anchor paler beige furnishings without losing the design’s rich, formal presence.

A warm, illustrated acanthus wallpaper with dusty terracotta, parchment and beige leaves set against deep charcoal.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Standard length: 10.05 m
Usable width: 52 cm
Vertical repeat: 61 cm
Weight: 181 gsm

Specification as published by Morris & Co.. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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