Wallpaper - Summer Plaid Red

Created by designer Beth Grove, our Summer Plaid Red wallpaper brings a lively, relaxed geometry to the wall through a watercolor-painted grid in shades of coral pink, soft red, and warm rose over a clean white ground. What we particularly like about this design is how the translucent, hand-painted look of the brushstrokes softens the traditional plaid structure, letting subtle variations in opacity and intersecting layers show through. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure and completely PVC-free, with a subtle physical structure in the paper that enhances the painted character of the pattern.

In the room

The open repeat and cheerful palette make this wallpaper especially versatile across family spaces. In a kitchen, dining room, or breakfast nook, we like how the playful grid introduces pattern without feeling rigid or overly formal. It also works beautifully in a child's bedroom, toddler room, or nursery, where the soft watercolor quality creates a warm, welcoming backdrop. Because the pattern has a light background and an airy rhythm, it sits comfortably across all four walls of a smaller room or as a vibrant feature wall behind open shelving or a dining table.

Styling it

To complement the heritage charm and casual feel of the plaid motif, we would lean into simple painted furniture or natural warm wood tones that let the graphic red and pink grid stand out.

• Pair with crisp white or warm cream painted joinery to mirror the bright white ground of the wallpaper and keep the room fresh.
• Bring in warm timber furniture, such as beech, light oak, or pine, to ground the energetic coral tones and add warmth.
• Layer with simple, unpatterned fabrics or subtle waffle weaves so the walls remain the clear visual focal point of the space.

Colour combinations

The design itself features varying intensities of coral pink, strawberry red, and soft pastel rose against a crisp white background. When planning surrounding surfaces, we suggest pairing it with clean off-white or cream trim to keep the overall look luminous. Soft buttery yellows, muted sage greens, or warm sand tones on adjacent walls or cabinetry will complement the rosy palette, while deeper terracotta or berry accents in small decor pieces can draw out the darker intersections of the plaid.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper. Our papers are PVC-free, feature a subtle structure in the paper surface, and are designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to different homes and living spaces, whether you own your property or are living in rented accommodation.