Botanical Wallpaper

Botanical wallpaper brings the green of the outdoors inside, with leaves, ferns, trailing vines and drawn plant motifs that instantly bring a room to life. Unlike an outspoken jungle print or a strict floral design, botanical wallpaper is all about the plant itself: the veins of a leaf, the line of a branch, the soft shift from light to deep green. It is a theme that offers both calm and atmosphere, and one that feels at home in almost any interior.

Why choose botanical wallpaper

The strength of botanical wallpaper lies in the familiarity of nature. A wall full of stylised palm leaves, fine grasses or climbing ivy feels alive without becoming overpowering, because the eye reads shapes it already knows. Botanical wallpaper therefore ties a space together: it softens crisp architecture, gives a bare wall depth and creates a natural, breathing mood. Unlike loud prints, a well-chosen botanical design stays pleasant to look at for years, precisely because nature itself is never shrill.

Colours and moods in botanical wallpaper

The palette of botanical wallpaper runs from deep, dark forest green to soft sage and fresh spring tones. Darker versions with emerald or pine green on an ink-blue or charcoal ground give a dining room or study a warm, enveloping character. Lighter finishes, with leaf motifs in sage or olive on a creamy ground, keep a space airy and sit beautifully in a bedroom or bathroom. Those who prefer subtlety choose a tone-on-tone botanical design, where the plant forms only catch the eye as the light passes over them. For a calmer base, botanical wallpaper combines wonderfully with plain wallpaper on the remaining walls.

Materials and finish of botanical wallpaper

The backing strongly determines how a botanical design looks and feels. On non-woven wallpaper, sharp leaf contours and clear colours show to full advantage, and it also hangs comfortably because you paste the wall rather than the paper. For a more tactile, natural look, plant motifs sit beautifully on natural wall coverings such as sisal wallpaper, where the fine fibre texture reinforces the botanical theme. In damp rooms a washable quality is wise; in that case take a look at bathroom wallpaper with plant motifs, made to withstand steam and splashes. Matte finishes emphasise the organic character, while a light sheen brings extra life into the leaves.

Botanical wallpaper room by room

In the living room, a full wall of botanical wallpaper makes an immediate impression and gives the seating area a leafy backdrop. In the bedroom, a softer, restrained botanical design works best, because the organic forms radiate calm. The hallway or staircase, by contrast, suits a bold, dark botanical wallpaper that surprises guests as they step inside. And in a child's room, cheerful, playful plant motifs bring an adventurous mood; for that, explore our children's room wallpaper as well. If you would like to see the effect before you choose, our Room Visualizer lets you view the wallpaper directly on your own wall.

Combining botanical wallpaper with textiles

A botanical design shows at its best when the rest of the furnishing gives it room. Keep furniture and curtains understated, so the wall tells the story. Those who want to deepen rather than compete choose plain fabrics in a green tone drawn from the wallpaper, or carry the theme through with luxury cushions in a subtle leaf motif. This creates a coherent, considered whole in which the botanical wallpaper keeps the leading role without the space looking cluttered.

Ordering botanical wallpaper at Selected Wallpapers

Selected Wallpapers brings together botanical designs from leading brands, from finely drawn leaf prints to lush plant compositions. Feel free to request a sample first, so you can see in your own light how the green tones truly come out. Once you know which design you want, use the wallpaper calculator to work out exactly how many rolls you need. For a large repeat or a tricky wall, it is best to bring in a professional wallpaper hanger for a flawless result. If you have questions about colour, material or combining designs, our team is glad to think along with you. International shipping, duties & taxes included.