Wallpaper - Exxaggeration

Created by Mike Schick, our Exxaggeration wallpaper brings together expressive layers of vibrant orange, warm ochre, and deep teal with geometric square and ring motifs. Sharp white linear slashes cut across the warm painterly background, creating a dynamic contrast between spontaneous brushwork and structured repeating patterns. Accents of soft pink and crisp white frame the central field, while translucent geometric overlays add visual depth across the surface. Our custom-made wallpapers are produced to your wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

With its bold composition and rich color field, we see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room or a dedicated creative studio. Because the artwork features large sweeps of color balanced by intricate patterned areas and sharp diagonal lines, giving it an open wall allows the full scale of the composition to be seen at once. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a lower-profile sofa lets the energetic orange and teal tones anchor the seating area without competing with tall storage units. In a studio or open-plan living space, the vivid color palette creates an immediate focal point that defines the surrounding zone.

Styling it

When working with an expressive, art-led design like this, we recommend balancing the wall with simpler, grounded furniture and considered accents.

• Ground the room with warm, low-profile furniture in dark wood or matte neutral finishes so the artwork remains the primary visual statement.
• Pull out the deeper teal and blue-green accents through decorative ceramic pieces, cushions, or small tabletop accessories to tie the room together.
• Keep surrounding architectural elements quiet by using clean off-white or soft linen tones on adjoining walls and larger upholstery.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by its dominant field of bright and dark orange, balanced by deep teal, brushstrokes of soft rose pink, and crisp white line work. Subtle ochre and charcoal geometric imprints add tonal variation throughout the warmer sections.

When choosing colors for the surrounding space, we suggest pairing this design with warm off-whites or soft creams on adjacent walls to echo the lighter base tones of the artwork. If you want a more saturated, immersive feel, a deep slate or muted petrol blue on trim or woodwork creates a striking, deliberate frame around the warm orange core. For furniture and larger textiles, muted neutral fabrics such as oatmeal, charcoal, or washed terracotta sit naturally alongside the composition without clashing.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific wall dimensions you provide. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to purchasing standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, whether you are decorating a family home or personalizing a rented space.