Four nursery schemes using Storybook Papers

1. Balance

With its simple print that evokes innocence, nostalgia and playfulness, Balance is the perfect first wallpaper for your child’s nursery space. It features four framed motifs, each one inspired by a small set of vintage wooden balancing games, conserved by the National Trust at Greys Court in Oxfordshire.

You can choose from four varied colourways – consider lively, vibrant options or muted alternatives that create a softer atmosphere. The Portland Stone colourway shows gentle blues, greens and pinks on a timeless warm neutral background. Feature this wallpaper throughout the entire space and pair with shades from the Portland Stone Colour Scales on the woodwork and furniture, enveloping your little one in a palette of calming hues that will soothe and nurture them each day.

2. Riverside Capers

Murals are a fantastic choice for any nursery or child’s room. With their magnificent, large-scale designs, they bring complete transformation to a space, filling your little one with a sense of wonder as they bring the scene to life! Consider our new Riverside Capers mural for your nursery or playroom. It features original drawings from children’s illustrator, Cecil Aldin, including adorable cows, ducks and chickens that are bursting with character and charm!

We have produced this wallpaper in three different colour variations with the whimsical names: Moo, Cluck and Quack. To really elevate your scheme, consider painting your child’s toys or furniture in one of the coordinating colours from within the wallpaper. For example, Light Gold and Livid are great shades to combine with the blue and yellow ‘Moo’ colourway.

3. Potter’s Woodland

There are two wallpapers in our Storybook Papers collection that reference drawings from the original sketchbooks of Beatrix Potter. One of these is Potter’s Woodland – a magical mural that captures Beatrix’s love for nature, animals and wildlife.

Awaken your little one’s imagination with its story-filled scene, featuring an assortment of delightful characters that seem like they’re straight out of one of her beloved tales! From bushy-tailed foxes to sweet bunny rabbits and mischievous mice, Potter’s Woodland will enchant and inspire any child as they grow.

There are four colourways to choose from for your nursery transformation. Spring and Harvest feature soft watercolour hues and pastel tones, pairing beautifully with coordinating paint colours on the woodwork and furniture for an uplifting, all-encompassed finish. If you prefer a more muted backdrop, consider the neutral Stone or Solstice colourways and their complementary paints.

4. Nip & Lassie

Also featuring original sketches from Beatrix Potter, our Nip & Lassie wallpaper is a wonderful wallpaper to grow with your little one. The inviting sheep and dog motif isn’t just reserved for nurseries, but it can bring joy and character to all corners of the family home. For an added design detail, the sheep have been flocked to provide a fun, tactile finish that is certain to delight little ones! 

With this wallpaper as your backdrop, you can easily update your scheme to suit your child’s taste through the years. Explore our suggested colour pairings for each colourway, from related neutrals to contrasting accents that add personality and impact. The Celestial Blue colourway combines well with the deep warm clay, Silt, for a scheme that feels soft and soothing for little ones.