Vintage Rose Wallpaper: The Most Romantic Bloom of All
No flower carries romance quite like the rose.
The rose has decorated our walls for as long as we've hung wallpaper, and a vintage rose in particular has a softness that feels like it belongs to a gentler age — full, blowsy blooms, trailing stems, and colours that look as though they've faded beautifully in the sun. A rose wallpaper brings warmth, nostalgia and a settled sense of character to a room; it's the design that makes a house feel like a home with a history.
At Claret & Key, our rose designs are drawn in-house and printed to order in your chosen colourway — from soft antique pinks to deeper, richer blooms. Made especially for you in our Cheshire studio.
The enduring rose
The rose's beauty lies in its fullness and movement. A vintage rose feels soft and faded, all romance and old-world charm — perfect for a country bedroom or a period home. A classic rose brings a fuller, more painterly bloom, while trailing roses lend a gentle sense of a climbing garden. Whatever the style, the rose reads as timeless rather than trend-led, which is precisely why it never dates.
Because we print to order, the shade is yours: soft antique blush and cream for faded romance, or deeper rose and claret tones for a richer, more dramatic room.
Where rose wallpaper works
The bedroom is the rose's spiritual home — few patterns feel more restful and romantic behind a bed. A rose brings a living room or snug warmth and a lived-in elegance, and it's especially at home in a period property, honouring the age of the house. A small cloakroom clad in a vintage rose becomes an unexpected jewel.
Your rose, your way
Choose from Traditional (150gsm, super-matte), Heavy-Grade (300gsm) for hard-working walls, or Removable peel-and-stick (180gsm). All printed to order on FSC-approved, PVC- and VOC-free paper.
Antique tones are best judged in the room — order a sample first. Or see more of our vintage and heritage florals and the full floral range.
Wow love this wallpaper, have it in two rooms in different background colours in my cottage. Highly recommend Claret & Key, could not be happier 5 stars all the way.
Loved the pattern. Looks so nice in our home. Harley spring eucalyptus. Matches perfectly with Benjamin Moore seabrook sage. Great coordinate with our powder bath that has Hilda Spring peel and stick paper. Thanks do letting us have so many color choices. As well as seasonal tones.
Applying the wallpaper was a new experience for me, but I’m very happy with the outcome. It was great to have the freedom to reposition the paper when necessary as I figured out a good process.
The paper is beautiful, easy to work with (according to my husband!) and it looks so good. Really happy with it, the tracker is helpful to know where it’s at ahead of arriving and so pleased with the finished result. We got the Autumn version and the colouring is stunning, even my teenage son has been talking about how cosy the room is now!
The paper is beautiful, easy to work with (according to my husband!) and it looks so good. Really happy with it, the tracker is helpful to know where it’s at ahead of arriving and so pleased with the finished result.
This wallpaper is gorgeous and an instant upgrade to our dining room. I have received so many compliments on this wallpaper. The print is delicate and makes a statement without being overpowering. We ordered extra rolls, and customer service was fantastic with our return request. I have recommended this company to all my friends!
I was so very happy when the wallpaper arrived it is even better than the advert.
Beautiful quality and my decorator said it was so great to hang on the wall.
My daughter loves it too so will be reordering very soon.
Many thanks
Dawn
We are totally in love with our new wallpaper for our lounge. It arrived quickly and in excellent quality. We are already looking for our next design 🥰
Absolutely love this wallpaper, needed 4 rolls for the room but completely worth it. Absolutely stunning and excellent to use. Not a fan of wallpapering but this felt so easy because it’s thick so more manageable and blended smoothly
This window seat has never had much personality, and the blue cabinets have always needed an accent that ties them to the overall space. The Amelia pattern was perfect, and the removable wallpaper was very forgiving as I learned how best to line things up well. I’m very happy with the result!
I got the Esme with Background: Calm Breeze
Pattern: Lilypad for my bedroom and absolutely Love it! Very gorgeous! My contractor said the paper was really good quality and, when he put it up, it didn't curl at all. Will definitely order from Clare & Key again.
This was my first attempt at hanging wallpaper. Luckily, our walls were fairly square. I have no comparison, but I found this paper very user friendly. I would gladly shop with you again, and intend to hang more paper in future. Thank you!
