Alistair Blue Red
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Alistair Blue Red is a geometric wallpaper in red and blue. The shapes are drawn in an abstract way rather than as a strict repeat grid, so the pattern keeps some irregularity while the two strong colors hold it together. Red and blue sit at opposite ends of the warm and cool range, which gives the design clear contrast and makes the pattern readable from across a room.
Pattern and style
The drawing belongs to a retro line of design: simple shapes, flat color blocks and a layout that reads as graphic rather than delicate. Because the motifs are abstract, the wall does not settle into one obvious figure, and the eye keeps finding new groupings among the forms. The scale of the pattern suits a full wall, though it also holds up on a single stretch of wall used as a focal point. These are premium quality wallpapers. If this direction appeals to you, the wider retro selection is worth browsing, as is the broader range of geometric designs.
Rooms and pairings
Red and blue work best alongside plain surfaces. White or gray paint on the remaining walls, natural wood furniture and solid-color textiles give the pattern room to be seen. Pick up one of the two shades in cushions or a rug and leave the rest neutral.
- Living rooms, including behind a sofa or as an accent wall
- Bedrooms and nurseries
- Kitchens and dining rooms
- Hallways, home offices and bathrooms
In a living room the pattern gives a plain seating area something to sit against without needing extra artwork. In an office it marks the wall behind a desk, and in a hallway the contrast carries well in a space that is usually passed through quickly.
French design meets German engineering, made entirely in Europe.
