Without a doubt, heritage inspired wall coverings are having a moment. The pull of traditional aesthetics can be seen across industries, and I, for one, am here for it. These designs embrace complex designs and whimsical motifs and are (usually) paired to sophisticated and earthy colour palettes.
As a pattern designer, I have a deep love for creating intricate and detailed artworks. Crafting layered and intertwining botanical patterns present a wonderful challenge, and can add a fantastic flair to interior spaces.
Heritage patterns with a modern twist are perfect for traditional homes with a little something special, or adding an anchoring, timeless element to modern homes. The symmetrical, mirrored layout of these designs gives them a unique look and, when viewed from a far, you get a fresh take of what the design can offer.
The painterly poppy floral pattern below is a perfect example of how symmetrical patterns can change based on distance and scale. The large scale version of this design (featured 4th in the list below), especially when viewed up close, provides a very different energy than the smaller scale option seen below.
Take a closer look at the small scale Painterly Poppy Floral here
Symmetrical patterns present a pattern within a pattern. When viewed from unclose, they are one thing, and when viewed from a distance they can transform into something completely new. It's an intriguing component when it comes to this repeat style.
So, without further ado, here are 10 heritage inspired symmetrical wallpaper patterns for your next home decor project.
Floral Ground Cover - Arts And Crafts - Dusty Pink Bone White
A light, lush, and intricate heritage floral pattern inspired by garden ground cover plants, in a soft feminine pink and white palette. Perfect for baby girl nursery walls, feminine interiors, cottage core aesthetics, and heritage homes. The block print look and maximalist layered motifs pair with a subtle and gentle palette for a delightful, feminine feel.
Heritage Sunflower Meadow Damask - Green Blue Beige - Historic Interiors
A whimsical flowing floral inspired by the ornate and imaginative botanicals of the arts and crafts movement. This vintage wall design incorporates winding vines, acanthus leaves, and decorative sunflower florals, in a green, blue, and soft pink palette with a light subtle texture. This nature nouveau wallpaper design is a great option for heritage interiors, timeless nurseries, traditional aesthetics, and botanical styles.
Skulls And Snakes Damask - Masculine - Linen Light Sage Green
The ultimate gender neutral botanical wallpaper design, this desert inspired damask features bison skulls and intertwined snake motifs in a layered and complex layout. The maximalist design pairs nicely with the simple and subtle monochromatic palette and lightly textured linen look.
A versatile pattern perfect for western prairie styles, safari jungle themes, rustic ranch aesthetics, and masculine farmhouse interiors.
Painterly Poppy Arts And Crafts - Heritage Puce Pink Sage Green
Whimsical painterly poppy damask with foliage and blooms in shades of puce, beige, and green. Perfect for feminine interiors and heritage spaces, this bold botanical features a full pattern with dense organic motifs in a muted, earthy palette. Picture this poppy pattern as a nouveau inspired accent wall, statement making bathroom wallpaper, or timeless baby girl nursery wall design.
Vintage Woodland Floral - Botanical - Soft Sage Green Pink
Delicate arts and crafts inspired damask floral in a symmetrical design with whimsical foliage, flowers, and vines. A bohemian feel with earthy green, beige and brown hues make this wallpaper pattern perfect for feminine cabin-core vibes, rustic farmhouse walls, and whimsical heritage homes.
Bring nature into your space with precious puce pink tulips, beige hydrangeas, brown acorns, and blooming peonies.
Heritage Flamingo Floral Damask - Cornflower Blue Ivory Beige
A modern take on vintage damask patterns from the arts and crafts movement, with a fan favourite - flamingos! This symmetrical pattern features a block print look in a simple three tone colour palette with blue, beige, and dark green line-work. Pairing with the flamingos are blooming peony /wild rose style flowers, leaves, botanicals, and pineapple fruits. Perfect for coastal interiors, victorian inspired beach houses, and traditional seaside escapes.
Painterly Peony Symmetrical Floral - Vintage - Light Grey Green
Symmetrical painterly floral with large blooming peony flowers, smaller blossoms, and leafy greenery. This pattern started as hand painted motifs with watercolour on cold-pressed paper, leading to a true painterly and organic feel. The neutral, soft palette, filled with shades of grey, beige, and dark green make it perfect for rustic farmhouse walls, vintage interiors, heritage interiors, garden themed nurseries, and beyond.
Heritage Peony Floral - Rustic Cottage Rose - Light Powder Blue
Mirrored peony floral pattern inspired by art nouveau and arts and crafts movement, with large blooms, budding flowers, and organic, winding leaves and vines. Perfect for historic entryway walls, cozy heritage homes, and vintage bedroom aesthetics. This statement-making floral damask wallpaper offers a soft, neutral palette with shades of cyan blue and beige, finished with a subtle texture.
Cottage Vine - Delicate Vertical Floral - Beige Lilac Brown
Soft floral print with climbing vines and tiny ditsy blossoms in a light, pastel palette of beige, purple, and brown. This bohemian arts and crafts botanical wallpaper pattern is perfect for farmhouse interiors, cottage core aesthetics, and calming vintage styles. Sketch vertical stems paired with delicate decorative flora create a soothing energy, a great additional to baby girl nurseries and tranquil nouveau inspired homes.
Wood Lily Ornamental Arts And Crafts - Dusty Pink Sage Green
Symmetrical heritage floral inspired by the wood lily, native to the forests and prairies of North America. With intertwining stems, blooming flowers, and scrolling acanthus leaves, this heritage inspired tiger lily wallpaper pattern offers vintage vibes. Perfect for traditional French country interiors, English cottage styles, and rustic farmhouse aesthetics. A nature nouveau damask, this wall design can add a touch of timeless whimsy to baby nurseries, little girl room walls, or feminine cabin interiors.
All wallpaper designs are available on peel and stick, pre-pasted, traditional non-pasted, grasscloth, metallic, and vinyl substrates on Spoonflower. Explore the collection on Spoonflower here.
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