Chalk-grey wallpaper with ivory birds, flowers, foliage and a spotted big cat

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Morris & Co.

Middlemore Linen Chalk

Name: Middlemore Linen Chalk
Brand: Morris & Co.
SKU: MOW0089-05

Melsetter Wallpapers WallpaperMOW0089-05

Middlemore Linen Chalk pairs a soft, chalky grey ground with finely drawn ivory foliage, flowers, birds and small animals. The low-contrast palette keeps the intricate Melsetter Wallpapers design calm rather than theatrical.

soft chalk grey botanical medium smart wallpaper

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See this fabric on Morris & Co.'s own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

This wallpaper has a 68.6 cm usable width and a 64 cm vertical repeat, allowing the varied botanical scene to unfold across the wall. Against the muted grey ground, ivory outlines pick out curling stems, leaves, blooms, fruit and a small menagerie including birds and a spotted cat. At 171 gsm, it has a substantial paper specification while retaining the delicate, drawn quality visible in the swatch. The absence of a horizontal repeat lets the composition continue naturally from side to side.

How to use it

Use Middlemore Linen Chalk in a bedroom, study or quieter sitting room where its cool grey tone can sit comfortably with chalk white, weathered timber and soft stone shades. Keep surrounding furnishings restrained so the fine ivory flora and animals remain legible without making the room feel busy.

Use this quiet chalk-grey ground to soften a room while the ivory menagerie and botanical linework add gentle visual interest.

Morris & Co.Melsetter Wallpapers Wallpaper

Specification

Horizontal repeat: 0 cm
Standard length: 10.05 m
Usable width: 68.6 cm
Vertical repeat: 64 cm
Weight: 171 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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