The Nile Lotus, 1925 Deco, Art Deco Wallpaper Design

About This Design

At wall scale, the teal and ivory lotus blooms open across the black ground with real presence, each feathered petal large enough to trace from across the room. The impasto ridging catches ambient light along every curve, so ivory flares at each bloom's centre while teal settles into shadow at the edges. Up close, the layered petal detail rewards a slower look, but the wall's real strength is in that quiet contrast held from a distance, organic rather than geometric.

This is a pattern that brings sophistication to a room without shouting for it. It doesn't lean on hard edges the way some of the collection's geometric pieces do, it lets the bloom form carry the drama instead. Against the collection's bolder, more architectural pieces, The Nile Lotus is the one built for a wall that wants elegance with a little exoticism underneath.

The Inspiration

This design comes from the Egyptian revival that swept through design after 1922, when lotus motifs appeared on furniture, jewellery and formal invitations throughout the decade. The lotus carried real symbolic weight in ancient Egyptian art, tied to renewal and the Nile itself. Bringing that onto a wall meant letting teal and ivory carry that same symbolism at full room scale, against black.

What It Carries

A room dressed in The Nile Lotus takes on quiet richness, a bedroom, a formal powder room, a hallway that wants presence without noise. The black grounds it completely, teal and ivory keep it from feeling heavy. It's a wall for rooms that want to feel considered and a little exotic, without tipping into excess.

Design Size Options

This design is available in three layout scales to suit your wall and room:

Grand: A large-scale composition that commands the full wall. Best for spacious rooms, high ceilings, and statement feature walls where the pattern needs room to breathe.

Classic: A balanced, repeated layout with natural structure and visual rhythm. Works beautifully across most room sizes and wall proportions.

Detailed: A fine-scale repeat that reads as texture from a distance and reveals its impasto detail up close. Ideal for smaller rooms, accent walls, or spaces where you want depth without visual weight.

💡 Style tip: Use a measuring tape to mark out 50cm on your wall. That window shows you exactly how the Detailed scale brings movement and energy into your space without overpowering it.

Size & Quantity Guide

Every wallpaper in this collection is individually produced to match your exact wall dimensions.

To order, measure your wall height and width in metres. Multiply height x width to get your total square metres. Enter that number in the Area Size field and the same number in the Quantity field at checkout.

Example: A wall 2.5m high and 4m wide = 10m². Enter "2.5m high x 4m wide" in the Area Size field and 10 in the Quantity field.

Once your order is placed, we prepare a tailored layout of the design scaled to your exact measurements and send it to you by email or WhatsApp for approval before production begins.

Wallpaper Base Options

All designs are available in five premium wallpaper substrates:

B Tex: A classic non-woven base with a smooth, modern matte feel.
Woven Linen: Subtle texture with a natural, tactile linen weave.
Fabric Wall: Soft to the touch with a gentle, textile-like depth.
Silky Smooth: Sleek and refined with a satin shimmer.
Velvet Finish: Ultra-luxurious, with a rich surface and soft-touch texture.

Select your preferred substrate from the Wallpaper Options dropdown at checkout.

Matching Fabric

This design is also available on a range of premium fabrics for upholstery, curtains, cushions, and soft furnishings. Visit the The Nile Lotus Fabric, 1925 Deco Collection to see all base fabric options.

Preview Disclaimer

Please note: Slight tonal variations may appear between previews and your final printed wallpaper. This is a result of substrate texture, lighting conditions in styled photography, and natural variation between wallpaper bases. Preview images are styled to show the design's potential across different room settings and scales.