Wallpaper - Bird and Leaves II

Created by Chris Paschke, our Bird and Leaves II wallpaper brings together fluid brushwork and generous open space. The motif features a solitary bird with a black head and warm reddish-orange breast perched quietly on a slender branch of sage green leaves, set against a clean white ground. What we particularly appreciate about this mural wallpaper is its restrained composition, inspired by traditional Asian ink and watercolor painting traditions. The balance between delicate detail and quiet white space gives the design an airy, calm presence on the wall. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the composition relies heavily on negative space around the branch, this design works especially well where you want an accent wall that feels light rather than visually heavy. In a bedroom or guest room, we like placing it on the wall behind the headboard or opposite the bed, where the quiet botanical subject can be seen clearly without competing with tall furniture. In a home office, library, or dedicated study, the open white background helps the room feel spacious and uncluttered while giving the eye an artistic focal point. It also suits entryways, hallways, and dining areas where a single uninterrupted wall allows the delicate painted branch to stretch out naturally across the surface.

Styling it

The Asian Zen and contemporary botanical feel of this design pairs naturally with simple, grounded interior elements. We suggest keeping nearby furnishings low in visual weight to maintain the calm, open atmosphere of the artwork. Low-profile furniture in light or warm wood tones, such as ash or pale oak, complements the earthy warmth of the bird and foliage without overwhelming the delicate brushwork. For surrounding accents, matte ceramics, unbleached cotton or linen textiles, and clean-lined architectural shapes help echo the quiet discipline of the watercolor drawing.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on soft sage green, warm reddish-orange, ink black, and a clear white backdrop. When selecting paint colors for adjacent walls or trim, warm off-white or soft chalky tones keep the transition seamless and airy. To draw out the botanical elements, muted sage, olive, or soft moss greens on neighboring woodwork or upholstery provide a gentle tonal connection. If you want to introduce subtle depth elsewhere in the room, small accents in charcoal or muted terracotta will naturally pick up the tones found within the bird itself.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Making each wall mural to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. All our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering flexible solutions whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.