Inspired by the history, architecture and botanical bounty of this

Inspired by the history, architecture and botanical bounty of this charming southern city, the Asheville collection of
fine wallpapers draws from an American Archival Library to create this portfolio of authentic document designs.
Curating from thousands of rare fabrics, wallpapers and historical documents spanning centuries of design, this
masterful collection represents the enduring legacy of American wallpaper designs and American home décor.
BLOSSOM TOSS
The diminutive nosegays tossed across this wallpaper have the
enchanting power to enthrall. The miniaturization of springtime cherry
blossoms recalls warm sun and gentle breezes. On this wallpaper the
design is a mere two inches or so, and is slightly raised and strewn on
a field with a gently glowing crackle. Four selections; among them, light
blue with silver, white, pink, lilac, and green. Mix and match with Delia
or Cherry Blossom.
MAGNOLIA
Bountiful magnolias, symbol of gracious southern living, dominate this
lightly textured wallpaper. Clusters of smaller fruit tree blossoms add
additional flattering form and color to the over scale pattern. Of the
five choices, some have a matte ground while some have a glowing
background. A naturalistic French painting from the 19th century was
the beautiful example that inspired this design. For drama select black
with pink, white, coral, amber, brown and green. For serenity pick light
blue with white, cream, peach, pink, amber, brown, and green. Pair with
Aida Damask Stripe or Delia in appropriate colors.
SHADOW TRELLIS
A layered trellis comes to fruition when garlands of tiny flowers form four
inch tipsy squares. Metallic scrollwork, on the diagonal, and quartets
of small dots add to the motif creating a unique overall design that is
brilliantly conceived. This wallpaper was adapted from a French antique
carpet pattern book. The acanthus leaf was popular on both walls and
on woven carpet and has become a classic element in home decor.
There are four choices, all of which match Architectural Floral, including
aqua with cream and bright gold.
“...and the white magnolia grew and grew, holding our love within its core...” -Helen Deutsch
PEARLESCENT PLASTER
Quiet, soft, neutral…this indistinct design is calm and restful. The
shades of taupe seem to have an organic ancestry evinced by the
appearance of natural radiance emanating from this wallpaper. This
palette would be grand with several of the Bridge Scenic color ways.
FLORAL SPOT
A walk through a cutting garden could yield a pretty bouquet like those
on this wallpaper. A mixture of raised roses, assorted blossoms and
leafy stems, about five inches by four, are shown on a solid backdrop
for an open and airy wallpaper pattern with a refreshingly charming
ambience. Six color ways include a combination of soft pearlescent
white with cream, lilac and light grey/green. Use with Neoclassic
Cameo or Rose Toss in coordinated hues.
CHERRY BLOSSOM
Meander along Washington’s Potomac tidal basin in early April and thrill
to the amazing experience of more than three thousand cherry trees in
colorful bloom. Or select a version of this lovely wallpaper and enjoy it
at home throughout the seasons! The textural design features clusters
of flowers and leaves, near life size, adorning the branches while the
crackled finish lends an air of distressing. The original sketch, from a
studio in England, dates from 1910. There are four varied combinations
such as palest gold with pink, white, cream, brown and soft green. Two
ideal coordinates are Blossom Toss or Delia.
NEO CLASSIC TEXTURE
Ancient walls could have been the inspiration for this pattern. The
mottled appearance lends an approximation of texture to the smooth
surface, while the layered colors and random design create an organic
look and a sensation of depth. Available in just one unique color way,
this is a perfect accompaniment to Bridge Scenic.
BRIDGE SCENIC
A misty dreamscape flows from the artist’s brush; in the foreground,
a lute, a book, and a bower of flowers. A broad stairway leads to a
gracefully arched bridge and the trees beyond, while a bird soars silently
home to its nest above the shadows. In the mid-19th century, French
manufacturers were determined to make wallpaper an art form – not
just a craft. This example is based on an 1850 painting. Known as
grisaille, the grey and muted shades mimic an aged tapestry and some
of the five selections have a crackled finish. Flattering coordinates
include Delia or Neo Classic Texture.
AIDA DAMASK STRIPE
Ultra wide stripes, five to eight inches broad, are separated by half inch
bands. The tri-colored vertical design is printed on lightly textured paper
and the inks form mottled and web-like patterns that add dimension
and, in some cases, a modest glow. Select from four palettes; among
them silvered and medium matte lilac with gold. Coordinate with
Magnolia and Delia.
SHIMMERING CRACKLE
A pale pearlescent gold background wears a mass of crackled lines.
This wallpaper has the textural appearance that evokes the past yet
is so handsome in a traditional or even a contemporary home. This
particular palette is ideal with Architectural Floral and Shadow Trellis in
iridescent silver and neutrals.
COTTAGE STRIPE
This vertical pattern is composed of nearly three inch wide stripes which
alternate intensity of color for a tonal appearance. There is very light
texture, almost like a weave, and a faux crackle created with barely
contrasting ink to add a time worn aura. The crowning touch is a modest
metallic glow. There are three versions including a pale gold and light
gold combination. Use with Wild Flowers or Delia Damask.
WILD FLOWERS
Memories of the sweet season when the senses are deluged by the
color and fragrance of flowers and melodic birdsong welcome every
day…all are recalled by the beautifully serene artistry of this wallpaper.
Roadside wildflowers and grasses are a haven for the birds, the
butterflies, and the bees in an idyllic and uplifting design. This French
floral depiction was adapted from a naturalistic painting circa 1870.
There are five refreshing versions, one of which features a soft metallic
silver field with teal, lilac, purple and yellow/green. Use with Cottage
Stripe for a lovely pairing.
SOFT RAISED LINEN
Pale taupe crosshatched lines on an off-white surface successfully
mimic woven threads spun from flax fiber. The vague texture and neutral
color of this wallpaper makes it versatile enough for nearly any décor,
almost any room. Use it alone for the look of linen covered walls or mix
and match with Wild Flowers or Rose Toss for a pretty combination.
ROSE TOSS
The slenderest of raised vines form a web of minute roses as the fragile
stems cling to the solid ground. Although the raised pattern meanders
all over this wallpaper, its soft colors and small scale maintain an air
of delicacy and femininity. Select from six palettes such as white with
aqua, coral, and grey. Use with Soft Raised Linen for a more casual look
or with Delicate Rose Stripe for a romantic room.
NEOCLASSIC CAMEO
Delight in the beauty of oversized cameos framed with ornate fretwork
and bedecked with lush roses and dainty posies. The raised texture
of the twenty by fourteen inch design and the multicolor blossoms on
a solid field create a rich and refined appearance. Western cultural
movements embraced classical forms by ancient Greece and Rome
during the 18th century. By 1970 a Frenchman had invented steel
engraving enabling this beautiful neoclassic design to be produced.
Multiple coordinates include Delicate Rose Stripe and Floral Spot in
matching hues.
DELICATE ROSE STRIPE
A picture of poetry, this uncommon stripe, though medium in scale, is
delicate and oh, so romantic. The preeminent five inch stripes contain
lacy fretwork and dainty blossoms. The wide stripes are separated
by inch wide bands with a pinnate leaf design and dual rows of tiny
belle fleur. The design is raised on a solid background. The original
document for this block print dates from 1840 and features a carved
dellarobbia motif in grisaille with a beautiful central full color cabbage
rose. Lovely partners include Neoclassic Cameo and Rose Toss in
matching shades.
LAURAL
This attractive wallpaper comes in just two color ways. How propitious it
is that one is soft and light, combining cream with pale pink and white…
while one is rich and metallic, combining beige and taupe with a golden
glow. Use the pretty pale one with Architectural Floral or the gold one
with delicate Rose Stripe in appropriate hues.
ARCHITECTURAL FLORAL
This distinctive pattern is not only large, more than twenty inches tall,
but possesses the elements of design that make for an ornate and
eye catching wallpaper. A bouquet of slightly raised roses is shown in
a scrolling ogee frame while the field is covered with clusters of tiny
dots and shadows of foliage. The original drawing dates to 1850 and
although it is of English origin, the dominant style has French roots.
Select from a quartet of palettes such as greys with bright silver, lilac,
and cream. Wed to Shadow Trellis in matching color ways.
CORA
In one lovely palette of pale gold, soft taupe, and misty aquamarine,
this smooth wallpaper achieves a visual texture. A soft glow, hazy
irregular shapes, and a web of tangled lines combine to suggest an
organic origin. Pair with Architectural Floral and Shadow Trellis in their
aquamarine coloration.
DELIA
Like a plaster wall in an aged edifice, this slightly textured wallpaper
exhibits a contrasting faux crackled surface on a medley of hazy waxing
and waning hues. The distressed appearance suggests a vintage estate
and brings comely warmth to a new home. Eight lovely color options
include soft grey/green with gold and tan, or pearlescent cream with
light taupe. Use alone or in tandem with Delia Damask or Laural.
DELIA DAMASK
Suffused light radiates from this lovely damask which is worthy of
an Italian palazzo. Subtle signs of antiquity, including hazing and
cloudiness, add time-worn softness to the slightly raised and scrolling
fronds. Though large in scale, this design is refined to the point of
perfection. Select from the quartet of color ways including pearlescent
lilac with cream and gold and match with Delia for a gracious ensemble.
PARROT TULIP
A glowing field makes the perfect backdrop for an abundance of ample
parrot tulips. The full blown blooms, nearly five inches in diameter, are
casually strewn in charming disarray across a mottled and crackled
surface with modest texture. As printing and engraving techniques
became more sophisticated, designers were able to create beautiful
and realistic botanicals in the late nineteenth century that inspire
modern adaptations such as this. Pair with one of the lovely matching
shades of Delia or Cottage Stripe.