Cool Colors: Wallcoverings from Graham & Brown

U.K.-based wallpaper and paint firm Graham & Brown has announced its wallpaper of the year and color of the year. The brand’s wallpaper of the year, Restore, and color of the year, Breathe, reflect a celebration of nature, self-care, reflection and optimism for the future.

Restore features a variety of wild plants placed on a chalky, concrete-like backdrop imitating the 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. Juxtaposing the natural and synthetic, the Restore Midnight 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 beyond Midnight: Sky is cool and refreshing with a color palette of icy whites and sky blues while Emerald is misty and tropical with crisp green and 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.

As with all Graham & Brown wallpaper and murals, each colorway is partnered with four paints designed to complement the wallpaper. One of these paint colors is the 2022 color of the Year, Breathe, a calming mid blue made to create tranquil and soothing spaces. Dark enough to add color and depth but light enough to remain refreshing, the shade works with crisp whites and cool greys for an airy feel or deeper blues to create a moody space.