If you are looking for a wallpapers that never date, this long standing favourite of the Colefax line, Snow Tree, comes in a range of colours and is both modern and timeless.
Snow Tree in cream by Colefax & Fowler, £62 a roll from johnlewis.com
A pure and neutral white with a hint of warmth
Little Greene Slaked Lime £29 1 litre littlegreene.com
Soft small herringbone suitable for curtains or upholstery
£68 per metre from designs.colefax.com
Soft and subtle cotton velvet £79 a metre from kateforman.co.uk suitable for curtains or upholstery