Summer Spires - A Truly Natural Wall Covering

Some of my favourite designs begin in my garden in Hertfordshire, such as my new floral design, Summer Spires.

I fell in love with foxgloves and delphiniums in the summer and I both sowed and planted several varieties. Their tall, romantic spires filled my garden with amazing colours that are hard to find in nature: purples, blues and the more common pinks. I also decided to grow even more next year so I can pick them for my home.

Summer may come and go, but I wanted to capture the colours and the summer feel for the indoors with the same lively shades once the weather turns cold and grey outside. Waking up to beautiful colours in the morning, to bring a smile to one's face and to remember the sunny days was my main goal. I arranged my flowers on the pattern in clusters, reminding myself as well that the more I pick them from my garden, the more they will grow! I also love to bring geometrical elements into non geometrical ones, I think they make the pattern a mix of modern and vintage, which I love.

I always smile when people say they love natural looking wallcoverings, mainly hinting at beige's. What is natural? When I look at my purple and blue delphiniums, I know that beige's and pale, faded colours are certainly not natural! Our gardens burst with joyful colours, so why wouldn't we learn from nature and apply these colours in our homes? Did you know, that research consistently shows that nature-inspired interiors reduce stress and promote better rest—and there's something particularly soothing about florals that reach gently upward, suggesting growth and quiet renewal.

Colour Psychology for Better Sleep

Delphiniums offer cool blues and purples—colours scientifically linked to relaxation and lower heart rates. Foxgloves bring soft pinks, whites, and deeper magentas that add warmth without overstimulation. Together, they create a balanced palette that your nervous system recognises as safe and restful. Unlike bold reds or bright yellows, these floral tones work with your body's natural rhythm, encouraging the melatonin production your bedroom needs.

Your bedroom should be a refuge that speaks to your soul. I feel that my delphinium and foxglove wallpaper does exactly that—wrapping you in the quiet beauty of a summer garden every time you step inside.

I designed multiple options for background for this pattern, if you feel that the colours of the flowers are plenty enough, choose the white background, if you're a true maximalist, pick another colourful background option, choose between pink, green or lilac colours. Pair it with white bedding if you think you may feel overwhelmed by too much colour, but you will see that you can equally decorate with more shades picked from the flowers! 

Don't be afraid to pattern clash!

Pattern clash is my favourite part of decorating. There are no harsh rules really, you can see from my photo that I use florals with geometric patterns, that's usually a fool proof method. But I sometimes add more florals, probably in smaller scale and that works, too. I picked the colours pink and purple from the flowers and used them for my decorative cushions.

If you have a photo of my wallpaper used in your home, would love to see it, send it to my email so I can share.