Wallpaper - Modern Guild, Blue Steel

Our Modern Guild, Blue Steel wallpaper brings together overlapping geometric forms, deep blue tones, charcoal grey, and black with brushed metallic visual textures. Designed by Irina Chikati, the composition balances curved arcs and sharp angles over a smoky, cloud-like background, creating strong visual movement and depth with a nod to 1920s Art Deco architecture. We produce our wallpapers made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it straightforward to install a graphic accent wall in a living room, dining area, or home office.

In the room

Because of its bold architectural geometry and rich layering, this design works particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the interplay between curves and straight lines has space to unfold. In a living room, placing it behind a low-profile sofa allows the upper movement of the pattern to remain fully visible. In a dining room or a dedicated study, the deep slate blues and dark charcoal elements ground the room, giving the space an intimate, composed atmosphere.

The larger scale of the motifs also makes it effective in entryways and hallways, where the vertical rhythm and curved forms catch the eye immediately upon entering. In rooms with generous natural daylight, the subtle tonal shifts within the smoky background and metallic visual effects become more pronounced, while dimmer evening lighting brings out the deeper charcoal and slate shades for a moodier look.

Styling it

To let the dynamic structure of our wall murals lead the room, we suggest pairing this design with furniture that has clean, architectural silhouettes.

• Choose seating and tables with slim black metal frames or brushed steel accents to echo the metallic visual details in the motif.
• Introduce warm wood furniture, such as smoked oak or dark walnut, to balance the cool blue and slate palette without introducing conflicting patterns.
• Keep surrounding upholstery in solid, textured neutral fabrics rather than competing prints, allowing the geometric mural wallpapers to remain the main visual focus.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built around a palette of slate blue, deep navy, charcoal, and soft silver-grey, contrasted with dense black line work.

When choosing paint colors for adjacent walls or trim, off-whites with cool undertones or soft dove greys keep the transition clean and modern. If you want a more enveloping, dramatic scheme, painting the surrounding woodwork and doors in a matching deep charcoal or midnight blue creates a seamless, cohesive feel. For subtle accent touches through decorative objects, muted brass or brushed chrome pairs naturally with the cool undertones in the pattern.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design fits your room cleanly and helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls.

Every wallpaper we make is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. Our products are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering dependable options for homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.