Farrow & Ball has opened its archive for a very special release. To celebrate 80 years of colour and craft, the brand has reintroduced three historic wallpaper designs as The Heritage Papers — a limited-edition collection of 14 new wallpapers that brings archival pattern, contemporary colour and modern decorating practicality together.
The collection centres on three very different designs: Sweet Pea, a romantic Edwardian floral; Vine Leaf, an expressive hand-drawn botanical; and Gothic, a dramatic architectural pattern with real historic provenance. Each design has been reimagined in a carefully considered palette intended to work beautifully alongside Farrow & Ball paint colours.
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What are the Farrow & Ball Heritage Papers?
The Heritage Papers are a limited-edition wallpaper collection created to mark Farrow & Ball’s 80th anniversary. Rather than simply launching new patterns, Farrow & Ball returned to its archive and selected three designs with a strong sense of history and character. Those patterns have now been refreshed across 14 new colourways.
The result is a collection that feels rooted in the past without looking old-fashioned. The patterns retain the decorative detail and atmosphere of their originals, while the new colour combinations make them easier to use in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
There is another important update too: these wallpapers are printed using an ink-on-paper process that preserves the depth and intricate detail of each pattern. They are also the first Farrow & Ball wallpapers designed for the paste-the-wall method, so the adhesive is applied directly to the wall rather than to the wallpaper itself.
Three archive patterns, 14 new wallpapers
Each of the three designs has a distinct personality, making The Heritage Papers much more than a single-look collection. Whether you want a gentle floral backdrop, a flowing botanical motif or a bold feature wall with architectural drama, there is a very different direction to explore.
Sweet Pea — a softer kind of floral
Sweet Pea is the most delicate and romantic of the three Heritage Papers. The pattern is based on a traditional Edwardian design that originated in a house near Oban on Scotland’s west coast. Its layered floral detail gives the wall movement without feeling overly busy, and the hand-painted character makes it especially well suited to bedrooms, sitting rooms, dressing rooms and elegant dining spaces.
What makes Sweet Pea particularly versatile is the balance between heritage detail and a softer contemporary feel. It can be used across all four walls for a cocooning effect, or introduced more selectively behind a bed, inside alcoves or above panelling. Pairing the wallpaper with a complementary Farrow & Ball paint shade on woodwork or adjoining walls helps the floral pattern feel intentional rather than purely decorative.
Sweet Pea is available in five colourways: BP 6701, BP 6702, BP 6703, BP 6704 and BP 6705.
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Vine Leaf — a study in nature
Vine Leaf began as an original hand-drawn design rediscovered in the Farrow & Ball Archive. For The Heritage Papers, it has been produced as wallpaper for the first time.
The trailing leaf motif creates a natural rhythm across the wall, giving it a softer, freer feel than a rigid repeat. It works particularly well in rooms where you want pattern to add depth without dominating the entire scheme. Think relaxed living rooms, hallways, reading corners, guest bedrooms and spaces with natural timber, stone, linen or woven textures.
Because Vine Leaf is botanical without being overtly floral, it also works well in interiors that sit somewhere between classic and modern. It can soften sharper architectural lines, bring movement into a neutral scheme or create a layered backdrop for painted cabinetry and furniture.
Vine Leaf is available in five colourways: BP 6801, BP 6802, BP 6803, BP 6804 and BP 6805.
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Gothic — pattern with poise
Gothic is the boldest and most architectural pattern in the collection. Farrow & Ball describes it as a faithful reproduction of wallpaper originally used in the staircase hall of a historic building in Worcestershire. Inspired by cathedral shadows and dramatic archways, the pattern has a strong sense of structure, depth and atmosphere.
This is a wallpaper for spaces where you want the walls to play an active part in the design. It can make an entrance hall feel more dramatic, transform a dining room into an immersive evening space or give a study, library or bedroom a rich decorative backdrop.
Despite its historical reference, Gothic does not need to be reserved for period interiors. Used with clean-lined furniture, contemporary lighting or simple painted joinery, it can create a striking contrast between old and new.
Gothic is available in four colourways: BP 6901, BP 6902, BP 6903 and BP 6904.
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Heritage Papers at a glance
| Design | Style | Colourways |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Pea | Edwardian floral | 5 |
| Vine Leaf | Trailing botanical | 5 |
| Gothic | Architectural heritage pattern | 4 |
Why this Farrow & Ball wallpaper collection feels different
The Heritage Papers are not simply archive reproductions. Their appeal comes from the way Farrow & Ball has combined historic source material with the practical and aesthetic expectations of today’s interiors.
1. The patterns have genuine provenance. Sweet Pea has Edwardian roots, Gothic comes from a historic Worcestershire interior and Vine Leaf was rediscovered as an original hand-drawn archive design. That history gives the collection a depth that is difficult to replicate with trend-led patterns.
2. The colourways have been reconsidered for modern homes. The designs may be historical, but the palettes are intended to coordinate naturally with Farrow & Ball paint shades. That makes it easier to build a complete room rather than choosing wallpaper in isolation.
3. The collection covers three very different decorating moods. Sweet Pea is gentle and romantic. Vine Leaf is organic and relaxed. Gothic is bold, structured and atmospheric. You can stay within one collection while choosing a completely different visual direction.
4. Paste-the-wall installation makes decorating more straightforward. Applying paste directly to the wall removes the need to paste and fold individual lengths of paper before hanging, which can make the installation process more convenient.
5. It is limited edition. Farrow & Ball has launched The Heritage Papers as a limited-edition anniversary collection, so it is a particularly interesting release for customers who want a more distinctive wallpaper with a strong design story.
How to choose between Sweet Pea, Vine Leaf and Gothic
If you love traditional florals, layered interiors and softer detailing, Sweet Pea is the natural starting point. It brings pattern to the wall without the heavier feeling that some heritage florals can create.
If you prefer botanical design but want something more fluid and less formal, choose Vine Leaf. Its trailing form gives the wall movement and works especially well with natural materials and understated furniture.
If you want a wallpaper that becomes a major architectural feature of the room, Gothic offers the strongest statement. It is particularly effective in hallways, dining rooms and rooms where deeper, more immersive decoration works well.
For any of the three designs, we recommend ordering a sample first. Wallpaper colour and scale can feel very different depending on natural light, artificial lighting, room size and the colours already present in your space.
Wallpaper and paint: building a complete Farrow & Ball scheme
One of the strongest reasons to choose Farrow & Ball wallpaper is the relationship between pattern and paint. The Heritage Papers colourways have been designed to sit comfortably beside the brand’s paint palette, allowing you to carry colour around the entire room.
- Match the quieter background tone of the wallpaper on adjacent walls for a calm, seamless look.
- Pick out one of the stronger motif colours on woodwork, cabinetry or a feature piece of furniture to make the pattern feel more deliberate.
- Use a softer neutral around a dramatic wallpaper such as Gothic to give the pattern more breathing space.
- Take the wallpaper across all four walls and use paint on ceilings, skirting, doors and trim to create a more immersive scheme.
Because the wallpaper itself already contains a carefully balanced palette, it can also be a useful starting point when planning an entire room. Choose the paper first, then build paint, fabrics and furnishings around its key colours.
Where to use Heritage Papers in the home
Living rooms: Vine Leaf works beautifully when you want an expressive backdrop without making the room overly formal. Sweet Pea is ideal for softer, layered living spaces, while Gothic can create a more dramatic evening atmosphere.
Bedrooms: Sweet Pea is an obvious choice for a calm, decorative bedroom, particularly behind a headboard or across all walls. Vine Leaf can create a less romantic but equally soft natural effect.
Hallways and staircases: Pattern is particularly effective in transitional spaces. Gothic has an especially strong connection to this type of architecture because the source design was originally used in a staircase hall.
Dining rooms: All three designs can work, but Gothic is particularly suited to rooms designed to feel atmospheric and intimate. Sweet Pea offers a lighter, more classic alternative.
Home offices and libraries: Vine Leaf adds interest without becoming too formal, while Gothic can create a richer, more traditional backdrop for shelves, books and painted joinery.
How are Farrow & Ball Heritage Papers installed?
The Heritage Papers introduce an important practical change: Farrow & Ball states that these three designs can be hung using the paste-the-wall method. Instead of applying adhesive to the back of the paper and allowing it to soak, wallpaper paste is applied directly to the prepared wall before the paper is hung.
As with any premium wallpaper, careful surface preparation remains essential. Walls should be clean, dry, smooth and properly prepared before installation. We also recommend checking the pattern repeat, roll quantity and batch information before hanging.
If you are unsure how many rolls you need, use the wallpaper calculator on our product pages as a starting point and allow sufficient spare material for pattern matching, cutting and future repairs.
Shop the limited-edition Farrow & Ball Heritage Papers at Decor Express
The full Heritage Papers launch is now available through Decor Express, including all three designs and their colourway variants.
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Frequently asked questions about The Heritage Papers
Are the Farrow & Ball Heritage Papers limited edition?
Yes. Farrow & Ball describes The Heritage Papers as a limited-edition collection created to mark the brand’s 80th anniversary.
How many Heritage Papers are there?
There are 14 wallpapers across three archive patterns: five Sweet Pea colourways, five Vine Leaf colourways and four Gothic colourways.
Can I order wallpaper samples?
Yes. Samples are available on the Decor Express product pages so you can check colour, detail and scale in your own room before ordering full rolls. Check the live product page for current sample pricing and any active promotional terms.
Are Heritage Papers paste the wall?
Yes. Farrow & Ball states that Sweet Pea, Vine Leaf and Gothic can all be installed using the paste-the-wall method — a first for the brand’s wallpapers.
Which Heritage Paper is best for a feature wall?
Any of the three can work, but Gothic creates the strongest architectural statement. Sweet Pea offers a softer decorative focal point, while Vine Leaf is ideal if you prefer a botanical look with more natural movement.
Can I coordinate the wallpapers with Farrow & Ball paint?
Yes. The new colourways were created with a considered palette designed to work alongside Farrow & Ball paint shades, making it easier to build a complete room scheme.
A collection made for rooms with a story
The most successful heritage-inspired interiors do not feel like museums. They mix old references with new ideas, and that is exactly where this collection succeeds. Sweet Pea, Vine Leaf and Gothic each carry a real design history, but the refreshed colours, ink-on-paper printing and paste-the-wall installation make them relevant to the way homes are decorated now.
Whether you choose the delicacy of Sweet Pea, the organic movement of Vine Leaf or the dramatic structure of Gothic, The Heritage Papers offer a chance to introduce a genuinely distinctive Farrow & Ball pattern into your home — with a limited-edition story behind every wall.