Wallpaper - Square Up

Our Square Up wallpaper pairs a structured geometric grid with the soft, expressive quality of painted brushwork. Designed by Haley Knighten, the motif arranges alternating squares in deep brown, black, and warm cream, creating an earthy checkerboard pattern with gentle movement across the wall. The watercolor-inspired texture softens the clean symmetry, giving the overall composition an artistic, crafted look rather than a rigid graphic print. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

In a living room or bedroom, we love how this design anchors the space without feeling overly formal. The rhythm of the grid provides clear architectural structure, while the warm tonal variation keeps the surface visually inviting. Because the pattern relies on an orderly checkerboard layout, it works exceptionally well on a focal wall behind a sofa, headboard, or dining table, where the repeat can be viewed as an uninterrupted backdrop. In a home office, study, or hallway, the balanced geometry brings a grounded, composed character to everyday spaces.

Styling it

The combination of geometric order and painterly warmth makes this design adaptable across modern, minimalist, and organic interior settings. We recommend letting the wallpaper establish the room's primary pattern, surrounding it with calm silhouettes and understated surfaces.

• Pair with warm natural woods, such as walnut, oak, or teak, to echo the earthy tones within the pattern and reinforce a grounded atmosphere.
• Choose low-profile furniture with clean, simple profiles in matte black, off-white, or muted neutrals so the wall remains the central visual focus.
• Introduce textured upholstery and woven textiles, like coarse linen, bouclé, or wool, to complement the visual brushwork without adding competing patterns.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on deep brown, soft black, and warm cream tones. To build a cohesive look, we suggest continuing these neutral shades across adjacent walls using off-white, warm beige, or muted taupe paint. For a more dramatic, intimate mood in a study or den, pulling a rich espresso or charcoal from the darkest squares onto surrounding trim or cabinetry creates a striking, enveloping effect. Accent details in muted ochre, terracotta, or brushed bronze also sit naturally alongside the warm brown base.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure mural wallpapers tailored to 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 gives a clean, refined finish. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals offer adaptable options suited to a wide range of homes and living spaces.