Burgundy & Claret Wallpaper: Rich, Sophisticated Red
The Grown-Up Red
Burgundy and claret are red at its most sophisticated. These are the deep, wine-dark reds — the colour of a fine claret, of autumn leaves, of a library at dusk — rich and warming, but grown-up and quietly grand rather than loud. There's a heritage elegance to a good burgundy that makes a room feel established and considered, and a cocooning warmth that makes it feel wonderfully inviting. It's a colour with real depth and character, and it never dates.
At Claret & Key, this shade is close to our heart — and it's yours to make exactly right. Because every design is printed to order, you choose the precise depth — a soft claret, a rich burgundy, a deep maroon — and any of our designs can be made in it. Made especially for you in our Cheshire studio.
Why burgundy and claret work
Their richness is the draw. As deep, warm grounds, burgundy and claret make the detail of a design — a floral, a stripe, a damask — glow beautifully, especially by lamplight. Yet they're surprisingly liveable, behaving almost like a warm, deep neutral. They pair beautifully with warm gold and brass, soft cream and blush, deep green and navy, bringing both drama and a settled, gracious warmth.
Where burgundy and claret wallpaper works
These shades suit rooms you want to feel rich and enveloping. In a dining room, burgundy feels elegant and full of occasion, glorious by candlelight. In a living room or snug, it's cosy and cocooning. In a study or library, it feels handsome and timeless. And in a hallway or cloakroom, claret makes a confident, characterful impression. In a smaller room, these deep reds feel intimate rather than cramped.
Choosing your shade
Because we print to order, the exact tone is yours — a softer claret, a rich, classic burgundy, or a deep, inky maroon. Every design comes in three finishes: Traditional (150gsm, super-matte), Heavy-Grade (300gsm) and Removable peel-and-stick (180gsm), all printed on FSC-approved, PVC- and VOC-free paper.
Deep reds transform under lamplight, so order a sample and see your shade by day and by evening before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Burgundy & Claret Wallpaper
What's the difference between burgundy, claret and maroon?
Claret is a slightly lighter, wine-like red, burgundy is deeper and richer, and maroon is darker and browner. All are deep, sophisticated reds, and because we print to order you can choose the precise depth and tone you want.
Does burgundy wallpaper make a room feel dark?
It makes a room feel rich and enveloping rather than gloomy — burgundy is cocooning and warm, especially by lamplight. In a smaller room it feels intimate and characterful, and as a deep ground it makes a design glow beautifully.
What colours go with burgundy and claret wallpaper?
They pair beautifully with warm gold and brass for a rich look, soft cream and blush for contrast, and deep green or navy for a timeless, heritage feel. They behave almost like a warm neutral, so they're easy to build a scheme around.
Can I get burgundy wallpaper in a custom shade?
Yes — every design is printed to order in your exact tone, from a softer claret to a rich burgundy or a deep maroon, made especially for you.
This wallpaper is just gorgeous! I used the one that requires glue and it was super easy to i stall. One roll was enough for a 6’ wide laundry closet with 7’5” ceilings. Even on our orange peel walls it set beautifully. I did this behind our new washer dryer set up in our laundry closet with white oak cabinets and it’s perfect! Highly recommend!
Truly love this wallpaper. Looks amazing in both our bathroom (the original project) and as an accent in the back of a cabinet (what we did with the extra). Everyone who sees it comments on how classy and beautiful it is. For these reasons five stars!
However I do want to call out two concerns:
1. The online "calculator" on the site recommend nine roles, which seemed excessive for our less than 100 sq ft bathroom. I even reached out to support to double check and they said to go by the calculator. I'm glad I didn't because I ended up ordering five roles and only needing 4. I will say returning the 5th role was a pretty smooth process, so kudus to Claret and Key for that.
2. Strangely the "autumn" color with pale nutmeg background reads more green than brown in certain light. With bright overhead light it comes across as the soft brown we intended, but in natural light it reads much more green. Not anything to terrible just unexpected.
Beautiful paper! Our decorator commented on its quality and how nice and easy it was to work with compared to other wallpaper he had used in the past. Thank you.
So in love with this wallpaper. We wanted a cosy cottage bedroom vibe so we chose the Eloise. It’s such a pretty design that completely transformed the space. The wallpaper is such great quality .We have very uneven walls but didn’t have any issues. Hanging it was a joy. Highly recommend.
We used Blanche to paper some built in wardrobes that double up as room dividers. It was brilliant to be able to sample several background colour options and we are delighted with the finished result
Thank you. Fabulous Wallpaper.
Great quality paper and easy to hang.
The design is so rich in colour and adds such decadence to my dressing area. Now for the finishing touches.
Poor customer service - rolls are only available as one off 10m runs, so if you need 11m.. unfortunately you’ll be paying double for a second roll! Unless your walls are 8m or less, I’d avoid. Wrongly assumed Claret & Key would be slightly more compassionate about the situation and even help with a slightly discounted second roll, considering we only needed 1m. How wrong we were!
Store owner replied:
Hi Emily,
I'm sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the service.
We sell our wallpaper by the roll, and we are unable to manufacture shorter rolls. This will be the same for most manufacturers as 10m rolls are standard, and most rooms require more than 1 roll to complete the job.
Thanks,
Claret & Key
I really loved this paper and thought it would look nice in my attic space. Delighted with the end result. Great service, excellent quality of paper and it really transforms the room. The eves are very low so the space was not utilised so making a feature with the wallpaper has created a cosy space to relax in. Thank you. M
Love this wallpaper. It’s just enough to show a statement but not so loud that it overpowers the space. Being able to pick the color is such a great thing also. You’re not stuck with 5 options so it can match your style and colors of your space. Would recommend to anyone looking for wallpaper. Very happy and my installer said its super easy to install this pattern.
This wallpaper is thick and sturdy. It’s very easy to work with and easy to apply. It was my first time hanging wallpaper and this paper was very forgiving. Great product!
