Barneby Gates Collection: Quintessentially English with a Twist

Barneby Gates is the definitive "indie-luxury" brand for those who find traditional wallpaper too stiff and modern minimalism too cold. Founded by lifelong friends Vanessa Barneby (former Vogue Living editor) and Alice Gates (a classically trained artist), the collection is defined by its "idiosyncratically English" charm—taking heritage motifs and injecting them with a wry sense of humor and a contemporary pop of color. From their working studio on a Wiltshire farm, the duo creates hand-drawn designs that celebrate the British countryside through a "rock n' roll" lens, famously seen in their iconic Deer Damask (where classic patterns reveal themselves to be stag skulls) and their playful Boxing Hares trellis.

Every roll is proudly printed in England using traditional rotary and flat-bed techniques that provide a rich, hand-painted texture often missing from digital prints. The brand leans into a "more is more" philosophy that encourages clashing prints and layered textures, utilizing a palette of signature pigments—think metallic golds, neon pinks, and deep ochres. Beyond the aesthetic, Barneby Gates is committed to sustainable luxury, using FSC-certified papers and non-toxic, low-VOC organic dyes. It is a collection designed not for passing trends, but for creating a curated, "thrown-together" elegance that feels both storied and strikingly fresh.