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“At the venerable House of Adelphi Paper Hangings historical paper patterns are keyed to the proper period for accuracy. However, I dreamed them all in TECHNICOLOR, shifting old patterns to create new possibilities.” – Kelee Katillac

Historic Style: Honoring the Past with Design for Today
Kelee Katillac & Jorge Arango
Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler

Historical Wallpapers

2016, Adelphi Paper Hangings has collaborated with interior designer Kelee Katillac to custom-color historic patterns from our archives.

“While the Adelphi team has created a spectrum’s worth of custom colorways for designers of all persuasions, we were completely unprepared for the exuberance of Kelee Katillac’s vision. When Kelee first inquired about custom coloring, we had no idea what she had in mind. Then, packets of color chips and diagrams began to arrive.  At first, there was skepticism – followed by curiosity. After each trial, discussion with Kelee, and subsequent revision, we found the point of balance in these inspired color choices and color combinations. This has been a challenging treat for everyone here. It’s gratifying to see these historic patterns march, without hesitancy, into the 21st century.” –  Adelphi Paper Hangings

“The Dundurn Castle Ashlar recoloration is in “Glasgow Punk and Balmoral River” as a tribute the Scottish Bingham Farmstead (family of painter George Caleb Bingham) in Arrow Rock, Missouri. Also involved in the concept are the early Black creators in that region and their spiritual figurehead out of North Carolina the great designer Thomas Day. The punchwork and scallops in the Dundurn pattern recall Day’s architectural millwork.” – Kelee Katillac

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Historic Style: Honoring the Past with Design for Today… Kelee Katillac & Jorge Arango
Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler