Garden in the Sky: Bringing Nature Home with Kate Berry

A new collaboration between Graham & Brown and one of New York’s leading style editors is changing all that, introducing a fresh note into interior design. Kate Berry’s Garden in the Sky collection represents a new approach to interiors, one that makes a strong connection between the natural world and our modern homes. Interlaced with climbing branch wallpaper patterns and bespoke wall murals that embrace both nature and geometric symmetry, the Kate Berry wallpaper collaboration with Graham & Brown represents a refreshingly modern approach to a heritage concept.

The importance of Nature in the home

The use of botanical elements in interior design goes back thousands of years, consistently reinforcing that connection between nature and man-made spaces. This reconnection in the modern world is particularly important in an urban environment, where the tranquillity and calming effect of green spaces can sometimes be lost. 

From bold botanicals to whimsical creations, nature-inspired wallpapers have always held a special place in our homes. Now you can add the name Kate Berry, with her delicate yet impactful collection, Garden in the Sky.

The inspiration

A visceral connection to the natural world can be diluted or even lost in the urban environment. Without access to a green space, our world can become monochromatic. City gardens, especially those in one of the most crowded cities – New York – are sacred spaces that can re-establish that connection. This is exactly what Kate Berry drew upon when she first started designing her Garden in the Sky botanical wallpaper collection for Graham & Brown. 

Driving her creative streak was her own terraced garden overlooking New York, a space filled with colour, scents and delicate forms. The collection of three distinct designs also dovetailed with Graham & Brown’s thoughtful approach to interior design, where bespoke wall murals and nature-inspired wallpapers complement rather than compete, charm rather than dominate. 

This mindful approach also allowed Kate to interpret her brief with greater fluidity and harmony. As part of the Kate Berry wallpaper collaboration with Graham & Brown, she introduced not just whimsical elements to the collection, but also a sense of structure that is found in any garden  – the perfect partnership for both contemporary and traditional interiors.

Are botanical wallpapers still relevant?

While heritage collections always have a place in the interior design world, it can be challenging to introduce a new collection that not only captures the legacy of over 80 years of heritage but also feels relevant in the modern world. Capturing the essence of garden-inspired interiors without tipping over into twee or outdated designs requires a fresh approach. Kate Berry, in conjunction with the highly skilled and experienced design team at Graham & Brown, has managed to walk that fine line with the Garden in the Sky collection.

A balanced combination of botanical elements and strong contemporary structure shows how one can soften the other without feeling overwhelmed. This harmonisation of natural and man-made ensures that the Garden in the Sky collection is absolutely relevant in a 21st-century interior.

An authentic foundation

Creating a collection of botanical wallpapers that appeals to a wide audience requires a mindful approach to creativity, coupled with a solid and authentic design foundation. In the case of Garden in the Sky, the process was inspired by an artist who is also a Royal Horticultural Society member. This injects a deep understanding not just of fundamental design principles, but also of how to interpret the nuances of the natural world without losing that delicacy and authenticity. A clear perspective and an exceptional level of craftsmanship perfectly partner with Kate Berry’s vision, inspired by her passion for gardening and by the introduction of inspirational elements such as espaliers and faux bois wallpaper designs. 

The inclusion of climbing branch wallpaper in the classical form of espaliers (a method of growing shrubs and trees against a trellis fixed to a wall) is a revelation. It underlines the natural and structural combination that can be transposed from a garden setting and into an interior, recreating quiet character and organic form. It’s not a new concept, but Kate’s unique take brings freshness and delicacy, turning a refined collection into a timeless addition to the Graham & Brown premium wallpaper collection .