Constance Grey White
Constance Grey White is a botanical wallpaper in white and cream, with plant forms drawn in gray against the pale ground. The palette stays within a narrow range, so the pattern reads as a light overall texture from across a room and only resolves into individual leaves and stems up close. Nothing in it competes with the color of furniture or flooring.
Pattern and color
The design belongs to the tropical group, where the foliage is broad and loosely spaced rather than tight and repetitive. Because the drawing is monochrome, the pattern works on a full room without closing it in, and it also holds up on a single wall. White and cream keep reflected light soft, which helps in rooms that get little daylight. If you want to compare other plant designs, the botanical collection is the place to start, and the more focused leaf patterns sit close to this one. It comes from the Michalsky range. These are premium quality wallpapers.
Rooms and pairings
The neutral ground makes it easy to combine with wood, rattan, painted cabinetry and plain textiles. It also suits vintage schemes, where older furniture benefits from a quiet backdrop. In a living room it can cover all four walls or just the surface behind the sofa.
- Living rooms, including a single accent wall
- Bedrooms and nurseries
- Kitchens and dining rooms
- Hallways, home offices and bathrooms
In a bedroom the gray on white keeps the pattern low-contrast enough to live with daily, and in a hallway the vertical growth of the foliage gives a narrow run of wall something to look at.
French design meets German engineering, made entirely in Europe.