­If I weren’t living in a rental, I think I could go seriously nuts with wallpaper. I’m a huge fan of contemporary wallpaper from the likes of Timorous Beasties, Cole and Son (my favourite is their Jaipur paisley print) and Designer’s Guild. Yup, they are all British companies and the Brits have cornered the market on cool, contemporary prints – and they are about to get some stiff competition. One of the newest companies to enter the market is Barneby Gates. It was launched by former Vogue journalist Vanessa Barneby and her artist pal Alice Gates. All wallpaper is printed in the Midlands using traditional techniques, and the signature design motif is classic with a twist. There’s the stag’s head damask (pictured) as well as old postcards and bugs and butterflies. Wallpaper can be ordered directly from the company and can also be found at Liberty and The Shop at Bluebird. ­