Wallpaper - Chrysanthemum Butterflies

Our Chrysanthemum Butterflies wallpaper, created by artist Danhui Nai, brings together an array of illustrated butterflies across a warm sunshine yellow ground. The composition balances open and gently folded wings with painted details of spots, stripes, and subtle outlines. Rendered with a delicate watercolor-inspired appearance, the motifs introduce touches of white, soft orange, cool blue, and rich earthy brown. The even distribution creates an open, rhythmic repeat that feels balanced and light. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure for your specific wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

In a bedroom or dressing room, we like how the sunny yellow backdrop creates a warm and uplifting atmosphere without overwhelming the space. The moderate scale and generous spacing between each butterfly allow the pattern to breathe across larger walls, such as behind a bedhead or along a wide living room wall.

For smaller, more intimate spaces like a powder room, study, or hallway, the balanced rhythm gives the eye gentle points of interest from any vantage point. Because the repeat is open rather than dense, it works comfortably on walls interrupted by doorways or windows, maintaining its visual charm across both accent walls and multiple connected surfaces.

Styling it

When styling around this wallpaper, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined painted furniture or light, warm timber tones to maintain an airy feel. Soft neutral textiles like off-white cotton or pale linen allow the yellow backdrop to remain the focal point of the interior.

To echo the heritage and traditional charm of Danhui Nai's artwork, you might incorporate simple ceramic pieces, subtle brass accents, or understated botanical touches. Keeping large surrounding furniture simple in silhouette lets the painted character of the butterfly motifs stand out naturally.

Colour combinations

The design is anchored by a glowing sunshine yellow base, complemented by the muted blue, warm orange, white, and earthy brown tones within the butterfly wings.

To create a cohesive scheme, consider pulling the soft off-white or creamy tones from the wings onto your woodwork, trim, and adjacent walls. Soft slate blues or warm terracotta accents can be drawn out in cushions, throws, or decorative objects to pick up on the secondary wing details, while warm ivory and gentle stone tones provide an effortless transition across surrounding surfaces.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure to fit your individual wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, Wallism offers practical wallpaper options to suit homeowners and renters across different living spaces.