Deer & Stag Wallpaper: Handsome Country Character, Made in Your Colour Way

Deer & Stag Wallpaper: Handsome Country Character, Made in Your Colour Way

The Noble Beauty of the Stag

Few animals carry the presence of a stag. Proud, still, antlers held high against the trees — the stag has been a symbol of the wild and the noble for centuries, and it brings a room that same sense of handsome, grounded character. Softer and gentler, a deer among the ferns feels calm and pastoral. Together, deer and stag designs are the heart of a country look: warm, characterful and quietly confident, with a real connection to the landscape.

At Claret & Key, every deer and stag design is drawn in-house and printed to order in your chosen colour way, so the mood is yours — richly traditional, or soft and contemporary. Made especially for you in our Cheshire studio.

Stag and deer, two moods

A stag design has real presence — bold, handsome and grounded, whether it's a detailed woodland scene or a striking, silhouetted head. A deer design is gentler and more pastoral, all soft eyes and dappled calm, lovely among ferns and trees. Sketched and textured, or clean and graphic, these designs can lean rugged and traditional or soft and modern. Because we print to order, you set the character and the scale.

Choosing your colour

The colour way sets the whole tone. Warm, natural browns and greens give the classic country look. A deep, moody ground — charcoal, forest or a rich heritage tone — makes a stag feel dramatic and grand. And a soft, tonal palette keeps a deer design gentle and contemporary. Whatever you choose, it's printed in your shade.

Where deer and stag wallpaper works

These designs suit rooms you want to feel warm and characterful. A study, snug or boot room feels wonderfully cosy and country with a handsome stag. A hallway or cloakroom gains grounded, confident charm. And a bedroom takes a soft, pastoral deer beautifully. It's a natural choice for a country home, and a lovely way to bring a touch of the wild to a city one.

Choose your finish

Every design comes in three finishes: Traditional (150gsm, super-matte), Heavy-Grade (300gsm) for busy walls like hallways and boot rooms, and Removable peel-and-stick (180gsm) for renters and easy change. All are printed to order on FSC-approved, PVC- and VOC-free paper.

Order a sample and see how your design and colour way sit in the room before you commit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deer & Stag Wallpaper

What is deer and stag wallpaper?

It's a design featuring deer and stags, from proud, antlered stags to soft, pastoral deer among ferns and trees. It brings a room handsome, grounded country character and a connection to the landscape.

Is stag wallpaper only for country homes?

Not at all. A stag design is a natural fit for a country house, but it's just as striking bringing a touch of the wild to a city home. The colour way sets the tone, from rugged and traditional to soft and contemporary.

What's the difference in mood between deer and stag designs?

A stag design has bold presence and grandeur, wonderful for a statement or a handsome, cosy room. A deer design is gentler and more pastoral, soft and calm, lovely in a bedroom or a quieter space.

Which rooms suit deer and stag wallpaper?

Studies, snugs and boot rooms feel cosy with a handsome stag, hallways and cloakrooms gain grounded charm, and bedrooms take a soft, pastoral deer beautifully.

Can I get deer or stag wallpaper in a custom colour?

Yes — every deer and stag design is printed to order in your chosen colour way and scale, from warm naturals to a deep, moody heritage tone, made especially for you.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 1278 reviews.

Customer photo review of Primmy

Love it!!!!

Primmy

Customer photo review of Brontë

Looks great in my powder room!

Brontë

Customer photo review of Elizabeth

I love this paper and it came out beautifully!

Elizabeth

Customer photo review of Celine

Gorgeous wallpaper - we love it!. Excellent quality and very easy to hang. It’s transformed one corner of the kitchen. Can highly recommend x

Celine

Customer photo review of Willow

High quality paper, easy to hang, looks beautiful!!!!

Willow

Customer photo review of Lark

Excellent quality

Lark

Customer photo review of Atlas

Tout ok !!!

Atlas

Customer photo review of Agatha

Wonderful to work with and always a perfect finish

Agatha

Customer photo review of Grace

I think the edges of the wallpaper are ever so slightly wavy which means there are some seams showing even though other parts are right up next to each other. I wouldn’t really expect this for the price point. It was professionally fitted.

Grace

Customer photo review of Olivia

it makes my kitchen nook so lively and fun!

Olivia

Customer photo review of Duke

Beautiful, good quality wallpaper just what was needed for my cottage entrance.

Duke

Customer photo review of Ackley

It was good. I ordered the wrong paper when I re-ordered and Charlie helped me a lot to get it returned. Linda to help me get the correct paper.get the correct paper ordered. I really appreciate all the help. And I got the rest of the paper up and I love it.

Ackley

Customer photo review of Ackley

Beautiful quality and design .

Ackley

Customer photo review of Francesca

The Wallpaper is really cute and of nice quality. I did have issues a few times with the back not peeling off and sticking, so that was a little frustrating. But overall it looks great!

Francesca

Customer photo review of Brontë

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!

Brontë

Customer photo review of Victoria

The colors are rich and gorgeous and the product is easy to use

Victoria

Customer photo review of Albert

Love Claret and Key just finished my lounge too now on to the porch before the bedroom and dining room 😊

Albert

Customer photo review of Henry

Really beautiful, superior quality wallpaper. Goes up a dream!

Henry

Customer photo review of Secret Arden

Love the pattern!

Secret Arden

Customer photo review of Victoria

This took me only 2 hours. Goes on really well and comes with a nice tool too!

Victoria

Customer photo review of Henry

The wallpaper looks fantastic, very pleased with it.

Henry

Customer photo review of Celine

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.

Celine

Customer photo review of Ada

Fabulous quality

Ada

Customer photo review of Eleanor

Paper is so lovely - easy to hang - no bubbles! Colours and design is perfect. Absolutely love this paper. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Eleanor

Customer photo review of Kathani

Wall paper was very good quality. Love how it came out. My first time doing paste the wall and it was pretty easy!

Kathani

Customer photo review of Celine

Wonderful quality! The colours so nice too .. very happy with my choice

Celine

Customer photo review of Hattie

Beautiful!

Hattie

Customer photo review of Dorothea

Lovely wall paper

Dorothea

Customer photo review of Brontë

It hangs really well & looks exceptionally good

Brontë

Customer photo review of Celine

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.

Celine

Customer photo review of Beau

Great material and servics

Beau

Customer photo review of Small Sample

Incredible 😍

Small Sample

Customer photo review of Grace

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.

Grace

Customer photo review of Fleur

High quality

Fleur

Customer photo review of Albert

Loving the country cottage feel, I love this wallpaper, next room, the lounge with Bronte 🧡

Albert

Customer photo review of Blanche

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

Blanche

Customer photo review of Victoria

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.

Victoria

Customer photo review of Sawyer

Gorgeous wallpaper! Easy to hang, beautiful color variations for a custom wallpaper. This is my 6th order I highly recommend them

Sawyer

Customer photo review of Ernest

Très belle qualité et facilité de pose

Ernest

Customer photo review of Lady Fern

Great service and lovely paper! Thanks!

Lady Fern