September 15, 2021

Each autumn, Graham & Brown, a leading UK wallpaper and paint specialist, announces its Wallpaper of the Year and Color of the Year. Looking to the future and drawing inspiration from recent events alongside more than 75 years of design and manufacture expertise, the in-house design studio has chosen to bring calm and rejuvenation to the home.

Launching the 2022 statement pieces from its design headquarters in Blackburn in a globally streamed interactive showcase, Andrew Graham MBE announced the brand’s shift to renewable electricity, decreasing its carbon emissions by 29% and that the Graham & Brown would be carbon neutral by January 2022.

The brand’s Wallpaper of the Year Restore and Color of the Year Breathe reflect this celebration of nature, self-care, reflection and optimism for the future.

This year’s design Restore features a variety of wild plants placed on a chalky, concrete-like backdrop imitating the unstoppable forces of nature reclaiming the manmade. Drawing from the hardships of the past two years, this pattern is a symbol for self-care and consideration of how people can limit their impact on the environment and reconnect with mother nature. The organic and sophisticated Wallpaper of the Year 2022, Restore Midnight, is designed with healing, rejuvenation, and reconnection with nature all in mind. Juxtaposing the natural and synthetic, this elegant design is reminiscent of a wild yet calming concrete jungle. The design features wild, exotic botanicals taking over a soothing, smoky blue backdrop.

Restore is available in two further colorways. In addition to Midnight are the cool, refreshing Sky and misty, tropical Emerald. Restore Sky is the lighter option, featuring a calming color palette of icy whites and sky blues. Restore Emerald is a tranquil yet refreshing design, created to bring the outdoors into the home. Featuring crisp green, botanical trails meandering through the depths of the emerald, green backdrop.

This organic and sophisticated design is also available as a bespoke, made-to-measure mural.

The Mural of the Year, Restore Midnight, highlights how far wallcovering production and technology have developed and evolved over the years. Designed to reflect our refreshed state of mind and new lifestyle, this is a manifestation of the coming year.