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Creating luxurious wallpapers & organic homeware fabrics that exude opulence & romance, with just a hint of peril!

April Mawhinney is an Irish-British wallpaper and fabric designer inspired by her love of William Morris, wild places, folkloric tales, and maximalist colour.

If you have outgrown safe interiors. Welcome!

You’re not here for bland wallpaper & fabric.
You want a room with story, soul, and a touch of wildness; something that feels like folklore under your feet and wild hedgerows in your bones.

If pale grey makes you yawn, DIY-store wallpaper feels generic, then my poisonous plant wallpapers and fabrics might make your heart sing.

New 2026 Collection!

Mortal Monkshood wallpaper has landed!

Also known as Wolfsbane or Aconite. Old stories say witches used the plant in "flying ointments".

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Best Sellers - The ones you love!

It's official - these colourful, modern heritage and William Morris inspired wallpapers, fabrics and homewares are flying out from the studio...

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Happy Customers...

  • Bathroom with wooden door, sink, and green hemlock wallpaper

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    "Absolutely in love with this wallpaper! Stunning design and fabulous quality"

    - Kathryn

  • Bathroom with ornate gold mirror and Bloomsbury Moth wallpaper | APRIL MAWHINNEY ILLUSTRATION

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    "Looks luminescent on the walls. The pattern matches up perfectly. Nice heavy weight, high quality".

    - Christine
Textile and wallpaper design, April Mawhinney, holding up fabric printed with her Caustic Chrysanthemum in Orpiment Orange design. She is in front of a teal wall. April is wearing a indigo chore jacket, with an orange jumper. She has a red quiff hairstyle are large quirky horn-rimmed glasses

Once Upon a Time...

Over the last 20 years, April has created artwork for kitchen textiles and home décor clients. In 2020, she opened up her own studio translating her intricate designs into wallpapers & fabrics.

Inspired by the entwining patterns of William Morris, and her fascination with native poisonous plants and insects, April designs 'Beautifully Wild' luxurious wallpapers & fabrics that exude opulence and romance, with just a hint of peril!

Now based in West Sussex on the south coast of England, April works from her studio nestled between the wild sea and the glorious South Downs.

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Room in the Old Stout House in Rye Sussex, featuring April Mawhinney's Lords and Ladies wallpaper in Penicillin Pink. There is a green velvet sofa and a vitage lampbase with a cream lampshade. House is owned and decorated by Interior Designer Nicola Gill, and photograph is copyrighted to Rachael Smith Photography

Customer Spotlight!

As featured in The Guardian Newspaper & Fabric Magazine.

It was my pleasure to be contacted by Interior Designer Nicola Gill who wanted to add two of my wallpapers into her renovation of this amazing 18th century Public House! Step inside and be inspired...

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    Can You Use Wallpaper in a Bathroom?

    Bring personality into the bathroom with colour, pattern and beautifully bold wallpaper. With a little know‑how, wallpaper thrives even in steamy spaces. From clever splash‑zone solutions to brave choices in...

    Can You Use Wallpaper in a Bathroom?

    Bring personality into the bathroom with colour, pattern and beautifully bold wallpaper. With a little know‑how, wallpaper thrives even in steamy spaces. From clever splash‑zone solutions to brave choices in...

  • Why This Statement Wallpaper Is Perfect for Feature Walls | Mortal Monkshood Wallpaper

    Why This Statement Wallpaper Is Perfect for Fea...

    Step into the poisonous world of Monkshood (Wolfsbane), the folklore rich flower that inspired my new wallpaper collection. From ancient myths to hand drawn illustrations, this range explores the plant’s...

    Why This Statement Wallpaper Is Perfect for Fea...

    Step into the poisonous world of Monkshood (Wolfsbane), the folklore rich flower that inspired my new wallpaper collection. From ancient myths to hand drawn illustrations, this range explores the plant’s...

  • Wallpaper DIY Guide: How to strip wallpaper

    Wallpaper DIY Guide: How to strip wallpaper

    Wallpaper removal has a reputation for being one of the trickier DIY jobs, but it becomes far more manageable once you understand how wallpaper is constructed and how the adhesive...

    Wallpaper DIY Guide: How to strip wallpaper

    Wallpaper removal has a reputation for being one of the trickier DIY jobs, but it becomes far more manageable once you understand how wallpaper is constructed and how the adhesive...

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  • Eco Conscious

    All fabrics are printed in the UK using independently certified eco inks using OEKO-TEX 100 certified fabrics.

    Our wallpaper is printed using eco conscious methods, on non harmful base papers.

  • It's about the people!

    From my customers, to my suppliers, to my small team; Good people are at the heart of my business & the reason I love doing what I do!

  • Designed & Made in the U.K.

    All products are designed by me, in my West Sussex studio, printed and manufacturered in the U.K using responsibly sourced materials and ecological inks.