Wallpaper - Pretty Bird II

Our Pretty Bird II wallpaper by Deborah Revell reimagines a vintage postcard composition with an expressive heron illustration set against a quiet pond scene. Standing among delicate lily pads and reeds, the bird's plumage combines rich burnt orange tones with soft blues and earthy greens. Layered elements, including faint handwritten script, a 1925 Roma Ferrovia postmark, vintage postage stamps, and a subtle etched water landscape, give the design an authentic archival feel. Printed to your exact dimensions, our made-to-measure, PVC-free wallpapers feature a subtle surface texture that brings warmth and depth to accent walls.

In the room

We love how this design works in a home study, library, or reading corner where you want a sense of vintage character and quiet contemplation. Because the illustration carries several layers of graphic interest, from the postal markings to the central heron, we recommend giving the mural wallpapers an open, relatively uninterrupted wall. Placing it behind a desk, a low armchair, or between built-in bookshelves allows the full height of the heron and the background script to remain visible without competing visual clutter.

Styling it

To complement the nostalgic postcard aesthetic, we suggest leaning into heritage and English country elements. Darker wood tones such as walnut, antique pine, or aged oak create an immediate connection to the historic character of the motif. Pair the wallpaper with classic upholstery in warm, muted tones, and balance the detailed wall mural with understated brass reading lamps or framed botanical etchings. Keeping nearby furniture silhouettes classic and unadorned ensures the focal point remains on the central bird and its rich, earthy palette.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on an earthy palette of burnt orange, pond greens, muted blues, and warm aged-paper tones. To build a cohesive room around it, we suggest pulling the warm cream or parchment background out onto adjacent walls or ceiling cornices. Muted olive and moss greens on cabinetry or woodwork will naturally reinforce the botanical reeds and lily pads, while deep rust or terracotta accents in cushions or curtains pick up the heron's striking orange plumage.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom production means we print your wall murals specifically for your space, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.