Katie spent her childhood on a working farm in Staffordshire and now lives in rural Dorset, where all designs for Katie Bourne Wallpapers are lovingly hand-drawn. Inspired by her natural surroundings, Katie developed a love for children’s books and illustration early on—passions that now bring the beauty of the countryside to life in her work. She trained at the Cambridge School of Art, earning a BA (Hons) in Illustration and establishing the distinctive style for which the brand is known today.

Following her degree, Katie continued to create illustration commissions in watercolour and ink for independent businesses and private clients across the UK. Her deep love for the arts, combined with time spent with her own sons and nephews, inspired the launch of Katie Bourne Wallpapers and its debut collection of five uniquely beautiful wallpaper designs.

Rooted in a desire to honour the classic tradition of storytelling, each wallpaper pattern is designed to spark imagination and delight. From space adventures and starry skies to the magic of the circus and beloved farmyard scenes, the collection invites children into a world of wonder they’ll enjoy for years to come.