Wallpaper - Skating in London

Our Skating in London wallpaper captures the lively spirit of a festive winter gathering in the city, illustrated by Caroline Bonne Müller. Skaters in colourful coats glide across an ice rink, framed by glowing market stalls, classic London architecture, and a central decorated Christmas tree under gently falling snow. We particularly like how the whimsical character and playful details create a cheerful, narrative atmosphere on the wall. Produced as made-to-measure wallpaper murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings charming storytelling into the home while remaining straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because of its narrative character and lively scene, we see this design working exceptionally well in a playroom or a family creative space where the illustration can be enjoyed up close. It functions naturally as an accent wall behind a low storage unit, a play table, or open floor space where the lower details of the ice rink remain visible. For larger rooms, giving the mural wallpapers an uninterrupted wall allows the full width of the market stalls, architecture, and skating figures to unfold without visual breaks.

Styling it

To keep the focus on the detailed winter scene, we suggest pairing this wallpaper with relatively simple furniture and uncluttered surfaces. Light painted furniture or pale natural timber works well to support the playful illustration without competing for attention.

A few thoughtful choices help ground the whimsical design:

• Choose plain, solid-coloured textiles such as simple cotton or wool cushions that pick up one of the secondary tones from the skaters' clothing.
• Keep floor coverings neutral, using a plain low-pile rug so the busy pattern on the wall remains the primary visual feature.
• Use soft, warm lighting in the evening to echo the glowing market stalls and decorative lights illustrated within the artwork.

Colour combinations

The palette is built on rich forest green tones from the evergreen tree and deep architectural backdrops, enlivened by popping pops of red, yellow, blue, and warm ochre across the skaters and festive stalls. Soft whites and pale blues in the ice and sky provide visual breathing space between the busier elements.

When decorating around our wallpapers, we recommend drawing from the softer background tones for adjacent walls, such as muted off-whites, very soft sky grey, or a subtle pale cream. If you prefer a stronger contrast on painted woodwork or shelving, a deep evergreen matching the tree branches creates a cohesive frame around the wallpaper.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every wall mural is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives the finished surface a refined feel. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide practical options for different living spaces and decorating projects.