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  A 'Mural' Kind of Mood Now Spring is finally here, the days are longer and the nights lighter. The perfect time to make a change! Blackpops' new 'Ariel' wall mural 'Ariel' is the newest design in the 'Virtual Landscapes' Collection with an uplifting palette of eye catching colours and motifs.This delectable, breathtaking Chinoiserie inspired wallpaper mural features an array of beautiful, exotic colourful birds in flight, combined with fluttering butterflies and delicate blue sky.Perfect for wrapping around an entire space, creating a feature wall or surrounding with an ornate moulding frame to create a magical piece of art. Shop...

Silk Scarves for Every Occassion As winter approaches, you'll be ever so slightly bonkers to head out without a scarf to keep those frosty chills at bay. As a stylish and super-warm alternative to wool or cashmere, silk is, in fact, one of the best natural insulators, and our brand new eco-silk scarves are no exception.  Making a welcome comeback, these scarves are the epitome of elegance. Super soft and featuring some of our most beloved designs, they are an eco-faux option, offering an alternative to the problematic nature of silk production. Double layered for that touch of extra luxe...

The 'Populuxe' Collection If you're not already familiar, Populuxe was a consumer culture and aesthetic in the United States, popular in the 1950s and 1960s - the term being a portmanteau of popular and luxury. The work of various artists, graphic, furniture, interior designers and architects is associated with the Populuxe movement and overlaps with the effortlessly cool mid-century aesthetic.     'Larson Ochre' as wall mural also available in regular rolls and fabric So it felt right to call Blackpop's new AW23 collection ‘Populuxe’. Consisting of five pared back colour designs that combine sleek lines and organic shapes, with...

DOPAMINE DECOR GOING ALL OUT Whether you're a recent convert or a long term lover of Blackpop, then you might already be familiar with the whole concept that is 'Dopamine Decor'.  A type of neurotransmitter, Dopamine is the 'feel good' chemical our bodies make and our nervous systems use.It plays a key role in how we feel pleasure and induces feelings of happiness. 'Hampton Hex' wallpaper - photograph courtesy of Paperfarm Inc Less of a trend and more of a way of living, the rise of decorating our homes, workand leisure spaces in ways that make us feel joyful is...

The Passion for Pink  Whether you’re team Barbie, team Sindy or have no interest in poseable fashion dolls whatsoever, the summer of love for brand Barbie is well and truly here. Whilst we might be more inclined towards Oppenheimer oursleves, the all consuming passion for pink feels everso slightly infectious and there’s no denying that pink has had a resurgence and a warm acceptance throughout the interiors world in the last few years.Pink is the colour for the expression of emphatic and nurturing love - surely a fabulous thing? Warm soft pinks are physically soothing, cool tones like magenta are...

'BELLE' DRESSED IN MONK THE INSPO As we continue to run through the UK's festival season, we thought we'd reveal some of the musical inspo that sits behind one of Blackpop's most loved designs. From jazz to punk, disco to funk, it's safe to say that listening to music and experiencing live sessions, is something the whole team are everso slightly obsessed with.   The debut of our new 'Belle' sofa is no exception when it comes to artistic influence.  Designed with sheer comfort and lounging in mind, this lovely two seater version above is upholstered in our 'Monk' cotton...