QUESTION:

Hi Pippa

I recently came across the Farrow and Ball paper, called Ranelagh, its a
diamond trellis, in a metallic, its colourway number BP 1806.

I received a sample and love the paper, its neutral and yet adds great
warmth, I want to use it for the back wall of a hall over 2 floors.

Anyhow my question to you is, is there any less expensive alternative, its a
very pricey paper and the site only allows min. Order quantities of 3 rolls,
which makes it an expensive mistake should we not like !!

Anyhow alternative recommendations for such a paper, suitable , would be
really greatfully appreciated,

ANSWER:
Hi Mary,

Thanks for your email.

Below are some links of several alternative wallpaper options.
Other suppliers to try are B&Q as they have some very stylish
and affordable papers at the moment, Osborne and Little & Nono
http://www.nono.co.uk/wallpapercollection.asp

Wallpaper Direct:
http://www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk/products/morris/gilt-trellis/63716

Harlequin:
http://www.harlequin.uk.com/collection.aspx?ID=47&P=3&C=1

Graham & Brown:
http://www.grahambrown.com/uk/product/18059/Vogue/338

Graham & Brown:
http://www.grahambrown.com/uk/product/57180/Palace/0

Graham & Brown:
http://www.grahambrown.com/uk/product/57186/Palace/5

Graham & Brown:
http://www.grahambrown.com/uk/product/18130/Suzanne/4

Graham & Brown:
http://www.grahambrown.com/uk/product/17533/Sonnet/2

Crown:
http://www.wallpapers-uk.com/ProductDetail.asp?M0352

Good luck with your search and let me know if I can help with anything else.

Kind regards,

Pippa.

REPLY:

Hi Pippa,
Just wanted to thank you very much for your reply, I have a few very strong
contenders, great to get some advise !

Also wanted to wish you the very best with your impending delivery, I have 3
myself so I know what its like !

Best of luck,

Kind Regards,

Mary

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