Hand-drawn in Britain. Inspired by Africa.
Wallpaper, cushions and homeware designed to bring colour and personality into your home.
Wallpaper as art. Designed by hand. Printed with care.
Each design begins as a hand-drawn illustration — a labour of love, printed in small batches on the finest wallpaper. Every roll has a story to tell.
Our Designs
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Kirimiri Wallpaper
Some of my happiest memories are of weekends spent on a farm...
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Zebra Parade Wallpaper
I've always been fascinated by zebras.Perhaps it's because I've always loved horses....
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Carousel Safari Wallpaper
Some objects carry more than memories.When my grandmother died, she left me...
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Kitito Wallpaper
Kitito was the very first wallpaper I ever designed.It began in the...
Bone China Mugs
Explore our collection of uniquely designed bone china mugs, perfect for your...
Blog posts
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From Bamboo Sticks to House Portraits: My Artis...
From sketching Palladian villas in Italy to drawing homes, gardens and pets across Africa and the UK, discover the artistic journey that shaped Whistling Thorn Designs. Georgina shares how a...
From Bamboo Sticks to House Portraits: My Artis...
From sketching Palladian villas in Italy to drawing homes, gardens and pets across Africa and the UK, discover the artistic journey that shaped Whistling Thorn Designs. Georgina shares how a...
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On Cushions, Colour and Coastal Inspiration
Inspired by the colours and textures of the Kenyan coast, I’m in the final stages of designing my latest cushion collection—while rediscovering a design I haven’t shared nearly enough.
On Cushions, Colour and Coastal Inspiration
Inspired by the colours and textures of the Kenyan coast, I’m in the final stages of designing my latest cushion collection—while rediscovering a design I haven’t shared nearly enough.
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I’ve Lost Count of the Weeks...
I’ve lost count of the weeks since I started creating this collection inspired by the Kenyan Coast. What began as a few ideas has slowly evolved into something more layered—shaped...
I’ve Lost Count of the Weeks...
I’ve lost count of the weeks since I started creating this collection inspired by the Kenyan Coast. What began as a few ideas has slowly evolved into something more layered—shaped...