Unique surface patterns

LEANNE NOWELL DESIGNS

My latest and most elegant collection of unique surface patterns. A mix of flowing lines, fauna and flora with brown & ochre colours. My objective here was to make warm, textural patterns using vibrant neutrals in a refined African style.


A cheerful, hand-painted watercolor surface pattern design for the kitchen or garden decor. Featuring Italian tomatoes and various ingredients. Traditional and nostalgic elements like stripes, gingham and cutlery are incorporated into these unique surface pattern collections.

Unique surface patterns for kitchens

Italian Kitchen
Tomato dots design features a red and pink gingham with watercolor painted tomatoes in a trellis pattern.
Tomato dots

Fresh & Faded Italian Kitchen gingham, with tomatoes design for a happy table.


Gum Forest multi coloured botanical surface pattern by LeAnne Nowell
Gum Forest multi
Gum forest blue surface pattern by LeAnne Nowell
Gum Forest Blue

I painted these unique surface patterns of eucalyptus leaves in vibrant hues and soft brush strokes, creating a mesmerizing repeating pattern perfect for fabric and wallpaper. Each element is hand painted to bring out the rich texture and subtle variations inherent in traditional watercolour art. The design seamlessly repeats, ensuring a continuous and harmonious look across any surface.

Wallpaper Eucalyptus leaves Warm Gum Cascade by LeAnne Nowell
Eucalyptus leaves Warm Gum Cascade
Patchwork geometrics based on Eucalyptus leaves design by LeAnne Nowell

This patchwork ‘cheater quilt’ print is available printed on a range of fabric and wallpaper. Also available as finished home decor products, sewn by Spoonflower in the USA. You can see all the options on their website, simply search my name. If you don’t live in the USA or would prefer to order directly from me, then please contact me, I have producers in other countries too.

Shweshwe quilt print

Soul of Africa

LeAnne Nowell surface pattern Leopard Skin neutral Blush wallpaper
Leopard skin neutral blush WALLPAPER

Adorning a feature wall, this luxurious wallpaper design adds depth and character to your space, inviting a sense of adventure and intrigue into your home.

Imagine the interplay of light and shadow dancing across the textured surface, evoking the dappled sunlight filtering through the flat topped trees of an African savanna. A glimpse of a leopard and swoosh it’s gone, leaving only an impression of her patterned form. This design captures the energy of the wilderness, while still maintaining an air of refined sophistication.

Go for a natural look with this subtle leopard skin blush wallpaper. It combines pink and beige to add warmth to the room. This rounded design softens the sharp architectural lines and blank walls. Create a feeling of coziness and interest with the illusion of moving and undulating curves. Also available printed on a range of gorgeous bedding and cushions.

Peel and stick wallpaper is perfect for renters since it can be easily removed without leaving any residue.

Monkey painting by LeAnne Nowell. Watercolour hand painted artwork. Available as a print from Redbubble.com

If you would like to print this monkey painting, message me for details.

Leopard skin neutral blush repeating pattern by LeAnne

Leopard skin neutral blush

Perfect background to any decor scheme whether it’s fabric or wallpaper. You can see it more detail in my Spoonflower shop.

Leopart skin neutral blush by LeAnne Nowell surface pattern
JUNGLE surface pattern by LeAnne Nowell.
JUNGLE

Have you ever looked a wild leopard in the eye?

I was lucky and was once granted that momentary and powerful privilege. One look and you’re never quite the same.

Those eyes contain the universe.


Cosmos floral

Cosmos cushion by LeAnne Nowell
cosmos wallpaper by LeAnne Nowell
Fabric and Wallpaper available from my Spoonflower shop

Wallpaper - Italian ceramics design - painted bowls by LeAnne Nowell
Wallpaper – Italian ceramics – painted bowls by LeAnne

I love collecting hand painted Italian bowls, my kitchen is full of them! For this design I painted seven of my bowls, two of them were made by my Megz, my daughter. So this collection is rather sentimental.


Join Us for a Hygge morning of Coffee and Cake!

fika swedish coffee break yellow

My Hygge coffee morning unique surface patterns are popular in Scandinavia. I hope you like them!


This Australian inspired indigenous floral pattern brings a gentle natural feeling to any room. Watercolour painted motifs make this a textural and layered design. Fresh sea-green and rust combination with a pure white background.

Vintage Floral bedding by Leanne Nowell
Vintage floral yellow and white cushion by Leanne Nowell

Bee blush

I created this simple floral for a feminine touch for any surface.

Please feel free to contact me for more info, customized designs, printing or licenses.

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