If you’re into quintessentially British interiors, you might want to sit down. Heritage brand Graham & Brown celebrates 80 years of design. To commemorate the occasion, they have released a collection with eight designs for each decade since the brand’s birth.
Andrew Graham, CEO at Graham & Brown, says: “Celebrating 80 years in business, and entering our fourth generation, is an immensely proud moment for all of us at Graham & Brown. Through hard work, a brilliant team and the ambition to take our Lancastrian heritage to London and beyond, we’ve evolved from a British manufacturing business into a global online retailer, with two inspiring showrooms and an exciting future ahead. I couldn’t be prouder of how far we’ve come, or of the people who have shaped this journey. We’ve loved every moment of creating this collection and [hope] our customers enjoy discovering it as much as we enjoyed designing and bringing it to life.”
It’s satisfying that this new collection is their 80th collection; expect iconic motifs and designs to make a comeback. The collection is now available online or at their showrooms on King’s Road in London and Princess Street in Knutsford.
About The New Collection
Iona Graham, Brand & Marketing Controller at Graham & Brown, says: “Launching this Iconic collection is a truly special moment for me, my family and everyone at Graham & Brown. I know my great-grandfather would be immensely proud of the growth and evolution of the company over the past 80 years, and this collection feels like a heartfelt tribute to the heritage, craftsmanship and creativity that have shaped our story.”
Created by the Graham & Brown family, design studio and colleagues who have been part of the brand’s journey, This collection is a contemporary reimagining of 8 archive designs, giving us a glimpse into their design evolution across the decades. This collection has come at the best time: people yearn for nostalgic design, mixing modern elements with historical styles.
“Each design is woven with personal stories and cherished anecdotes from our past,” Iona explains, “thoughtfully reimagined to bring these 8 iconic designs for 8 iconic decades, to life. We’re incredibly proud to share this collection as we mark such a meaningful milestone and we hope our community enjoys using these designs in their own homes—perhaps even reconnecting with a little nostalgia, beautifully refreshed with a contemporary twist.”
Interestingly enough, Scalamandré did similar with their new Ruggable collaboration, pulling popular archival prints and adapting them for modern use. We know grandma-chic is in for 2026 but collections have proven that it’s much deeper than cosplaying a cross-generational home. We’re after authenticity—Graham and Brown’s new collection is a glimpse of just that.
About Graham & Brown
Most famed for its wallpapers, Graham & Brown is a fourth generation, family-run interiors brand based in Blackburn, Lancashire. Founded in 1946 by Harold Graham and Henry Brown, the brand has a rich archive of over 50,000 original designs. All collections are designed in-house and the family still has a very hands-on approach to the design of their products.
“It’s been an absolute privilege to be a part of this business for over 50 years,” John Carter, Chairman and Grandson of Henry Brown, says. “It’s been inspiring to witness how Graham and Brown have evolved and adapted to changing times in design trends and production methods. From our humble beginnings in wallpaper to now having a beautiful portfolio of products, all brought to life by some very talented people. I have had the pleasure to work with all 4 generations of both the Graham and Brown families and it is wonderful to see the enthusiasm, energy and passion the 4th generation is bringing to the business to continue this journey into the next decade and beyond.”
This collection is in tune with the market: this brand has thrived through it all. As people turn from soulless design, Graham & Brown will certainly continue to quietly influence design in modern homes.
Top Picks For A Tight Budget
Renaissance is the first ever wallpaper Graham & Brown produced. This design emerged from the company’s printing presses in 1946 when wallpaper was all that they offered. Art Deco motifs are especially relevant as Neo Deco emerges from the post-modern minimalist design of the early 2020s.
If the red theory pleases you, the Damson colourway is a great way to incorporate those rich berry tones. Save this bold print for a powder room, guest bedroom accent wall or dressing room for extra va-va-voom.
On the topic of Neo Deco, Crocodile print is great for adding subtle animal print. Launched in 2014 as a heavyweight vinyl texture, Crocodile Noir was a bestseller and still flies off the shelves (so be quick with it).
It’s now available in Noir (black) or Blanc (white). If you’re warming up your space, have no fear. The Blanc option is warm-toned and closer to buttercream than brilliant white.
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