Mulberry Home is the interiors side of the British lifestyle brand Mulberry, and its wallpapers and fabrics share the same easy, lived-in Englishness. In this guide we look at what gives the brand its look, pick out some of our favourite designs, and share practical ideas for putting together a relaxed country-house room that feels collected rather than decorated.
The Mulberry Home look
The best way to describe Mulberry Home is "country house, but comfortable". Patterns tell a story: horses on the gallops, an English woodland walk, a meadow in flower. Alongside the storytelling prints sit hard-working tartans, checks and stripes that do the quiet job of tying a scheme together.
There is a well-travelled streak too. The brand's Bohemian designs and its Moroccan-inspired Babouches pattern bring warmth and a bit of colour from further afield, which is exactly how a real country house builds up over the years. You can see the full range in our Mulberry Home collection.
Wallpapers that set the scene
Start with the walls, because they set the mood for everything else. The Grand Mulberry Woodland Wallpaper is a large-scale take on the romantic Mulberry Woodland design, supplied as a two-roll set. It is part of the 'Country Walk' collection and works beautifully in a dining room or hallway where you want one confident statement.
For something more low-key, the Ancient Tartan Wallpaper is a simple signature Mulberry tartan that brings a warm, welcoming feel. It is lovely in a study, a boot room or a snug, and because it is spongeable it copes well with busier spaces. If you prefer pattern with a bit of wit, the Babouches Wallpaper sets ornate Moroccan slippers against a paisley background, which is a charming choice for a cloakroom or guest bedroom.
Browse more options in our Mulberry Home wallpaper edit.
Fabrics: prints, checks and wools
Fabric is where a country-house room really comes alive. A few designs we often recommend:
- Painterly prints. Morning Gallop Fabric is printed on pure linen and shows jockeys exercising their racehorses on a frosty morning. It is suited to curtains, blinds and cushions.
- Florals. Artist Garden Fabric is a delicate printed linen scattered with meadow flowers, and Botanica Fabric brings a sense of the English countryside to curtains, cushions and upholstery.
- Small checks. Babington Check Fabric is a useful small-scale check that the brand describes as a true representation of its country heritage.
- Soft wools. Beauly Fabric is a family of plaids, checks and stripes woven in Scotland in 100% wool, ideal for headboards, cushions and upholstery.
Styling a relaxed country-house room
The secret to this look is that nothing matches perfectly. Here is how we would approach it:
- Pick one storyteller. Choose a single pictorial design, such as a woodland wallpaper or a horse print, and let it lead.
- Add a check or tartan. Use it on a chair seat, a blind or a pair of cushions. Pull one colour from the main pattern so the two feel related.
- Mix scales. Pair a large print with a small check and a plain or textured weave. Three scales of pattern usually sit happily together.
- Bring in texture. Wool, linen and jute weaves add depth. Art Stripe Fabric, a cotton and jute striped weave, is a versatile choice for upholstery and headboards.
- Allow a little wear. Faded rugs, old wood and well-used furniture all suit Mulberry Home's relaxed character.
Where to use each pattern
Bold pictorials are best where you can stand back and enjoy them: curtains in a sitting room, a feature wall in a dining room. Checks and stripes are the workhorses for upholstery and kitchen-chair cushions. Wools come into their own in bedrooms and snugs, where you want warmth you can feel. Always check the usage notes on each fabric before ordering, as some are suggested for curtains and cushions rather than heavy upholstery.
Come and see the fabrics
Pattern and texture are always easier to judge in person, so explore our Mulberry Home fabrics online or visit the shop in Somerset. If you are planning a room and would like a second opinion on mixing prints, our team is always happy to help.
