Wallpaper - The Sacred Egyptian Bean

Our The Sacred Egyptian Bean wallpaper brings historic botanical illustration to the wall on an expansive scale. Originating from Robert John Thornton's classic botanical works, this design centres on a dramatic lotus bloom in layered red, coral, and white tones with a detailed seed pod, accompanied by a bright yellow blossom and a delicate pale bud. Broad green leaves with fine line details ground the composition against an airy gradient background shifting from soft blue to pale ivory. Like all our mural wallpapers, we produce this made-to-measure, PVC-free design with a subtle texture in the paper.

In the room

We love this design on a main wall in a living room, dining room, or bedroom where the botanical artwork can be viewed from across the room. Because the central flowers have such strong presence and vivid colour, giving the pattern an uninterrupted wall area allows the full illustration to unfold without feeling crowded. In a dressing room or a dedicated meditation space, the combination of floral detail and the soft blue background creates a calm, contemplative focal point.

Styling it

To let the illustrative detail lead the room, we suggest keeping larger surrounding furniture relatively understated in form and tone. Darker antique woods or simple classic painted pieces sit naturally against the historic character of the botanical print. Linen upholstery in natural, unbleached tones keeps the focus on the floral artwork, while ceramic accents or understated bronze fittings quietly complement the composition without competing with its rich palette.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a vivid palette of coral, crimson, soft yellow, warm green, and pale sky blue. For adjacent walls and woodwork, muted off-whites, pale ivory, or soft stone tones create a clean transition that keeps the room bright. If you want to echo the deeper tones in the design, accents in muted moss green, soft terracotta, or warm buttercup yellow pull out the subtle nuances of the petals and foliage.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are created to be straightforward and simple to hang in your home.