Wallpaper - Warped Checkerboard, Lilac

Our Warped Checkerboard, Lilac wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, transforms a classic grid into an expressive, rippling visual rhythm. Soft lilac-periwinkle and warm off-white squares bend and stretch across the surface, creating an optical wave effect that feels dynamic yet balanced. The clean graphic shapes and pastel palette give flat walls a sense of fluid movement without overwhelming the room. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this retro-inspired pattern working especially well in spaces that welcome playful, graphic character, such as a teenage room, playroom, or dedicated hobby room. On a single accent wall, the undulating squares create an immediate focal point that anchors a desk, lounge seating, or creative workstation. Because the repeat has a gentle, rhythmic flow, it also works across multiple walls in a compact room where the continuous pattern creates a cohesive, wrap-around atmosphere.

Styling it

The distinctive wavy geometry naturally invites a modern, playful approach to decorating. We would pair this wallpaper with simple, clean-lined furniture so the movement in the checkerboard remains the primary statement. Light painted finishes, rounded contemporary furniture shapes, or post-modern decorative pieces complement the Memphis-style attitude of the print. Keeping surrounding patterns minimal allows the optical wave of the wallpaper to hold the room together without competing visual noise.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by its two-tone palette of soft lilac and creamy off-white. When choosing paint for adjacent walls or woodwork, a matching warm white creates a clean, bright extension of the pattern. For a slightly more saturated look, soft lavender, muted cobalt, or subtle butter yellow accents will highlight the playful pastel tone of the squares while maintaining a cohesive, curated aesthetic throughout the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is simple and straightforward to hang. Whether you are redecorating your own home or personalizing a rented space, we offer versatile options designed to suit different living situations.