Paeonia blooms drift across generous negative space, their elaborate petal structure rendered with botanical attention whilst branches wander without rigid constraint. Alison interprets peony cultivation traditions through contemporary compositional restraint where empty surface matters as much as floral detail.
The pattern depicts peonies in characteristic full-bloom form: multiple layered petals creating spherical flower heads, compound leaves on arching stems. Pink tones range across the spectrum from pale shell to deeper rose, colour variation suggesting natural variety within species. Branches meander organically rather than following geometric arrangement, creating asymmetrical composition that resists predictable repetition. Crucially, substantial negative space surrounds floral elements—this breathing room distinguishes contemporary botanical patterns from Victorian horror vacui where every inch received decoration. The sparse arrangement allows individual blooms focal attention, their detailed rendering rewarding close inspection whilst overall composition maintains visual calm from distance.
Printed in Cornwall with attention to petal detail and subtle colour gradation that gives peonies dimensional quality without photographic literalism.
Alison suits spaces valuing botanical presence without overwhelming density. Bedrooms, powder rooms, living areas where floral themes provide softness whilst negative space maintains contemporary restraint. The wandering branch composition prevents the pattern from reading static or formal. Works alongside minimal modern furnishings—the sparse arrangement allows furniture and objects visual primacy whilst walls provide gentle botanical backdrop. Scale accommodates both feature wall and full room application; the generous spacing prevents pattern fatigue even with continuous coverage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Width: 75cm per roll
- Length: 7 metres
- Pattern alignment: Straight match
- Repeat: Large vertical repeat
- Installation: Butt joint
CARE: Wipe gently with damp cloth; the detailed blooms maintain their botanical precision with gentle maintenance.
BRING THIS HOME Where Paeonia wanders through emptiness, walls understand that what surrounds the flower matters as much as petals themselves.
