Wallpaper - Fern Forest, Liquorice

Our Fern Forest, Liquorice wallpaper, created with RNM Arts, brings a bold, graphic botanical rhythm to the wall. The design features sweeping, sinuous stems and feathery fern fronds rendered in crisp chalky white against a deep liquorice-black background, accented by delicate stippled dots. What we particularly like is how the textured, hand-drawn look of the lines softens the high-contrast monochrome palette, giving the botanical repeat an organic, flowing movement across larger wall areas. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

The striking monochrome contrast makes this wallpaper a powerful choice for spaces where you want visual clarity and movement. In an entryway or hallway, the undulating vine-like stems guide the eye along the space, turning a transitional corridor into an engaging architectural feature.

In a living room or bedroom, we see this working exceptionally well on an accent wall behind a sofa or bed headboard, grounding the room with distinct graphic weight. Because the repeat combines larger sweeping arcs with finely detailed fronds, giving the design a generous, uninterrupted wall allows the full fluid geometry of the pattern to unfold without feeling crowded.

Styling it

Because our wallpaper carries a distinct high-contrast motif, we would keep surrounding large furniture pieces relatively calm in form and texture.

• Choose warm, natural wood finishes such as walnut, oak, or ash to bring an earthy warmth that balances the crisp black-and-white graphic palette.
• Introduce tactile textiles like bouclé, washed linen, or heavy wool in warm off-white, oatmeal, or charcoal to soften the visual impact of the pattern.
• Incorporate matte black metal details or brushed brass lighting to subtly echo the graphic structure of the stems while adding warm focal points in the evening.

Colour combinations

Our design relies on a pure, timeless interplay between deep liquorice black and bright chalk white. When choosing surrounding paint and decor colors, we suggest working with warm neutral off-whites or soft stone tones on adjacent walls and woodwork to avoid a harsh, clinical feel. For a more dramatic and enveloping space, matching surrounding trim and cabinetry to a rich near-black creates a seamless, grounded backdrop. If you prefer introducing color through accents, muted earth tones such as terracotta, forest green, or ochre pair naturally with the monochrome botanical lines.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our products are PVC-free, printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure, and designed to be straightforward and simple to hang. We offer options suited to a variety of living situations and homes, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.