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There are Persian-influenced designs that look like they have come straight from the pages of Arabian Nights and European inspired looks that will make you feel like you have woken up in your favourite European city. For something closer to home there are patterns reminiscent of tapa cloth of the Pacific Islands. Find wallpapers to remind you of places you have travelled to, loved ones in another destination or colour your walls with designs inspired by places you are dreaming of visiting in the future.

did you know?  The first examples of wallpaper came from China in the Qin dynasty where rice papers were pasted to walls. The Chinese wallpaper-making methods became more refined over time and by the 12th century, Chinese techniques were being used in Europe.

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