Customer Wallpaper Spotlight - The Old Stout House in Rye, East Sussex, UK

Sometimes the world sends you wonderful surprises. Back in Summer 2022, it was my pleasure to be contacted by Interior Designer, Nicola Gill, who ordered two of my wallpapers to hang in her renovated 18th century public house, The Old Stout House located in Rye, East Sussex. 

Nicola is a wonderful interior designer, and she two specifically wanted statement wallpapers that weren't from one of the high-street DIY stores. The property was destined to be a boutique holiday-let , which would likely attract trend-led interior design savy customers. I remember speaking to Nicola and she said she was drawn to my designs because they aren't available on the high-street, are niche and provided intrigue to the house.

We share a love of statement wallpaper and Nicola has used her eye for colour, texture, scale and pattern wonderfully throughout the whole property. 

The two wallpapers that Nicola selected from my collection have a vintage and heritage vibe to them, which lends itself wonderfully to the period home. The blue toned wallpaper, Bloomsbury Moth wallpaper layers William Morris inspired florals, moths and yellow Celandine flowers in a playful pattern inspired by moonlit gardens and flitting moths. This wallpaper allowed her to pull out the brighter colour pops and play with bright greens, brass textures and fun textiles in the bedroom.

Built in the 1700s as a Public House, The Old Stout House has been lovingly renovated to create quirky, boutique hotel-style accommodation. It is situated at the heart of historic Rye, East Sussex, UK, with it's cobbled streets, historic pubs, antique shops and medieval houses.

The converted Public House is brimming over with original features. Nicola has combined these with exquisite designer touches to create a captivating mix of modern comforts, vintage finds and vibrant décor.



Stepping inside the timber-framed, black-clad historic house, you’ll discover a delightful array of wonky floors, twisting stairs and beautiful beams. Expect to find vivid colours, bold patterns and quirky furnishings in these eye-catching rooms.

Nicola choose to use two of my (favourite) paste-the-wall wallpapers to this beautiful property.

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Selecting my Lords and Ladies Wallpaper in Penicillin Pink to create her striking living room...

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And my Bloomsbury Moth Wallpaper in Midnight to create a swoon-worthy twin bedroom.

The Alchemist Yellow Velvet Lords and Ladies Cushion just pops in this bedroom! 

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The property is stunning and I love the maximalist trend throughout - the clashing patterns, the layering of furnishings and eclectic accessories. She has created a house that is both visually stunning and inviting. I was so impressed by how she really allowed my wallpapers shine, but how they also become a cohesive part of the room.

The rooms feel like a cocoon of delicious-ness and I can’t wait to book my own trip to the house.

Nicola recently did a Q&A with Fabric Magazine where she chats about reviving this property and her personal style.

You can read the whole article here.

Should you wish to treat yourself to a holiday (and beat me to it) in this amazing property can be booked via Airbnb here*:

Do send me over some wallpaper selfies if you get to the house!! :) 

Til next time!

April x

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 (*Please note that I am not affiliated with this property and I receive no money or financial compensation from you booking this accommodation).