These beautiful wall murals are inspired by the most popular botanical artist in history
If you’re obsessed with plants, botanical prints and bringing the outside in, then you’ll love the new Vintage Botanicals collection by MuralsWallpaper, using detailed vintage paintings by Pierre-Joseph Redouté.
Possibly the most popular botanical artist in history, Redouté’s paintings are considered masterpieces of botanical artwork, and now, the original illustrations from his book Les Liliacées – which dates back to more than 200 years old – has been reimagined as lofty wall murals and patterned wallpapers.
A work of art in itself, and now one that can effortlessly transform your walls, the four designs give new life to Redouté’s small yet intricate illustrations – think vast scenes of jungle-like plant life and flourishing patterns, all celebrating the intricate beauty of botany.
In what room will it work? The escapist jungle theme will work well in a bathroom, helping to create a calming sanctuary, while in a hallway you can create a welcoming pathway, achieving the look of a lush botanical garden. It would also make a stunning feature in a living room, bedroom or home office.
'Everyone's eager to explore botanical curiosities in interior design this year. The New Exoticism mega-trend identified by WGSN is continuing to emerge, and the Vintage Botanicals wall mural collection embodies this trend's core elements of Surreal Combinations, Historical Etchings and Panorama Walls,’ says Jess Howard, lead designer of the collection.
The Redouté wallpaper designs are available to buy from MuralsWallpaper from £36 /m².
Botanical murals tie in well with a few key trends that have continued into 2020 – including wellbeing, nature, calming green hues, and biophilia – a concept that has been around for decades, termed in 1984 as 'the innate sense of belonging to the natural world'.
'As an alternative to "living walls" we’re noticing an increase in sales of nature-inspired wallpapers,' notes Alex Whitecroft, Head of Design at I Want Wallpaper, 'particularly palm leaves and jungle designs. Wallpaper can be a great alternative to living plants, with photographic prints looking more lifelike than ever.'
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