Wallpaper - Les Chiens Coiffés

Our Les Chiens Coiffés wallpaper brings together five distinct dog portraits dressed in elaborate historic costume, created by A. Cheyère. Set against a warm brown and light brown backdrop, each canine character displays its own personality through rich period attire, ranging from a feathered pink hat and matching gown to a red military uniform, a formal blue suit with a top hat, a yellow and purple ensemble, and a green coat with a yellow cap. The artistic illustration balances playful charm with classic portraiture, offering an expressive visual narrative across the wall. Printed custom to your dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our mural wallpapers bring distinct character and historical wit into the home.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in spaces where you want an immediate conversation piece with an eccentric, classic touch. In a living room or a dedicated home study, placing these portraits along a main feature wall behind a low sofa or a writing desk allows the individual details of each dog's attire to remain at eye level. The earthy brown background provides a grounding foundation that feels comfortable across wider wall sections, while the rhythm of the individual portraits gives an art-gallery feel to a creative studio or a reading nook. Because the artwork relies on distinct character vignettes rather than an edge-to-edge abstract pattern, giving it an uninterrupted wall area ensures each portrait has the visual space it deserves.

Styling it

The theatrical, heritage character of this wallpaper pairs naturally with eclectic and classic interior aesthetics. We would balance the playful portraits with grounded, traditional furniture shapes:

• Rich wood finishes such as dark mahogany or warm walnut enhance the traditional portraiture mood and complement the earthy base tones.
• Deep upholstered seating in muted velvet or tailored wool echoes the classic period tailoring depicted in the dogs' coats.
• Clean-lined decorative accents or brass light fixtures keep the surrounding space feeling intentional and considered without competing with the detailed illustrations.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built upon a warm palette of brown and light brown, enlivened by measured accents of crimson red, soft pink, royal blue, mustard yellow, and forest green within the clothing. To create a cohesive room scheme, we suggest pulling surrounding paint and textile shades directly from these supporting tones. Deep olive greens, rich navy, or warm ochre on adjacent joinery, doors, or trim will amplify the historic portrait feel, while muted stone or soft fawn keeps the surrounding walls understated so the characters stand out clearly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. This approach helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to purchasing standard rolls with fixed measurements.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wall murals offer an adaptable way to introduce distinct design into your home.