Site's 'Cool' Paper Outselling Regular Wallpaper

Times are tough. People aren't moving house. They are re-decorating instead - and once trendy wallpaper is well and truly back in vogue.

Norwich, Norfolk (PRWEB) November 26, 2008 -- Times are tough. People aren't moving house. They are re-decorating instead - and once trendy wallpaper is well and truly back in vogue. Not any old wallpaper though, according to leading DIY and interiors website, totallyhome.co.uk (http://www.totallyhome.co.uk), but the latest designer wallpapers. The site, which sells wallpapers by a whole host of famous contemporary designers and interiors experts including style icon Wayne Hemingway, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Linda Barker and Erika Wakerly has reported sales of its designer 'cool paper' sales reaching new peaks over the past quarter.

"Despite selling at a small premium over other wallpapers, customers seem to be wanting a bold new look right now" explained totallyhome.co.uk founder Barry Godfrey. " I have to say the designs and colourway choices really seem to be hitting the mark and we have been genuinely surprised at the recent online sales, especially at a time when we were expecting the lowest price papers to be moving fastest."

"It would appear that if they are staying put, rather than moving, then they want to make their living environment as pleasurable as possible, and savings are taking a back seat. Having said that our designer papers start from under £15 a roll so it's not as if they are having to spend lavishly to furnish their home with exactly what they want."

Designer 'Cool papers' available on the totallyhome.co.uk site.

Hemingway Design Wallpapers (http://www.totallyhome.co.uk/hemingway-wallpaper/cat720)

Founders of 'Red or Dead', Wayne and Geraldine Hemingway are style icons. HemingwayDesign, set up in 1999, specializes in affordable and social design and they have worked on various high profile projects, including the regeneration of Manchester's Northern Quarter. Their design style is bold and geometric and mixes retro graphics with modern intensity. The papers can be used as one-wall features, creating a focal piece of art for the room.

Linda Barker Wallpaper Collection (http://www.totallyhome.co.uk/wallpaper/linda-barker/cat621)

Linda's hand is chic feminine with often an Oriental influence. Drawing on inspirations from nature, her bold floral designs bring a high class sophistication to any wall. Distinct by pretty detail and clean lines, her collections have a laid back feel. The delicate colour palette is fresh with an echo of nostalgia.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Wallpaper (http://www.totallyhome.co.uk/laurence-llewelyn-bowen-wallpaper/cat643)

Renowned for being one of the UK's most flamboyant celebrity designer, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen paved the way adventurous for interior design, believing that bold is better. Influenced by history, his collections fuse classically drawn pieces with a modern glamorous twist. So whether your looking for a daring Avant Garde piece or a delicate 18th century floral print, you're sure to find it here.

Erika Wakerly Wallpaper (http://www.totallyhome.co.uk/erika-wakerly-wallpaper/cat719)

Award winning designer, Erika Wakerly brings to you four unusual patterns that will bring life to any room. The papers can be used as one-wall features, creating a focal piece of art for the room.

Other brands;

* Graham & Brown Easy Wallpaper

* Basso & Brooke Wallpaper

* Barbara Hulanicki Wallpaper

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