Wallpaper - Old Manor

Designed by Alex Medvedev, our Old Manor wallpaper draws on nineteenth-century tapestry traditions with an intricate historic floral repeat set against a deep umber brown ground. Symmetrical acanthus scrolls and branching foliage weave together stylised pomegranates and multifaceted blossoms in muted ochre, brick red, dusty blue, plum, and soft olive. The surface carries a subtle woven visual texture that evokes antique woven wall hangings. Made to measure for your exact wall dimensions, our PVC-free wallpapers feature a subtle paper structure and are straightforward to hang.

In the room

The dark umber ground and structured vertical cadence give Old Manor an enveloping, atmospheric presence on the wall. In a living room or a dedicated home library, we see this working particularly well across all four walls to create a cohesive, period-inspired retreat where the repeat can flow continuously around the room.

Because the pattern relies on an orderly, rhythmic repeat with defined floral motifs, it also performs handsomely on a feature wall behind a sofa or flanking built-in bookshelves. The richer red, plum, and ochre accents hold their depth in subdued evening lamp light, while ample daytime illumination brings out the fine linework and softer blue highlights in the secondary petals.

Styling it

When styling a room around Old Manor, we suggest leaning into heritage-informed elements that honour the historic character of the motif without competing with its intricate geometry.

• Choose darker wood finishes such as aged oak or mahogany for larger furniture pieces and shelving, which naturally anchor the deep umber tones of the wallpaper.
• Introduce velvet or wool upholstery in deep ochre, rust, or forest green to echo the botanical palette and balance the density of the pattern.
• Keep wall mouldings, picture rails, and skirting boards in heritage paint finishes rather than stark modern whites to ensure a seamless visual transition around the room.

Colour combinations

The palette of our Old Manor wallpaper is rooted in rich, earthy tones: a deep umber brown base layer layered with brick red, plum, muted golden ochre, dusty slate blue, and olive green.

For surrounding walls, woodwork, and ceiling treatments, we would pair this design with warm taupe, deep muddy browns, or muted ochre tones that pick up the inner details of the flowers. If you prefer a moodier, tonal scheme, a deep plum or dark olive on the skirting and door frames creates a sophisticated, continuous perimeter. For larger textiles, dusty slate blue provides a deliberate, refreshing contrast that connects back to the smaller floral centres.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on the dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our designs as PVC-free wall murals, printed on a slightly structured paper surface that is straightforward to hang and suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.