Wallpaper - Tropical Star

Created by Sue Schlabach, our Tropical Star wallpaper brings together lush botanical foliage and a striking central heliconia flower set against a warm apricot backdrop. What we particularly like about this design is the contrast between the broad tropical leaves, delicate palm fronds, and the vibrant magenta and yellow bloom rising through the center. Fine painterly brush textures across the background give the mural an inviting, heritage-inspired feel that softens the graphic strength of the greenery. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design is straightforward to hang and creates an immediate focal point in any interior.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well as an accent wall in a living room, where the vertical reach of the central plant can draw the eye upward. Because the composition balances dense foliage at the base with open space higher up, it suits a main seating area without feeling overwhelming. Placing it along a feature wall behind a low sofa or credenza lets the large palm fronds and vivid flower remain fully visible. In a vacation home or sunlit living space with generous daylight, the earthy green tones and warm apricot background feel fresh and uplifting throughout the day.

Styling it

When styling around Tropical Star, we like to complement the botanical character with natural, warm textures while keeping surrounding patterns minimal:

• Pair the wallpaper with warm wood furniture, such as teak, mid-century walnut, or rattan, which echoes the heritage tropical aesthetic.
• Choose low-profile seating in neutral upholstery, like soft linen or warm cream, allowing the vivid magenta and rich greens of the foliage to lead the room.
• Introduce understated brass or matte black accents in floor lamps or side table hardware to anchor the lush composition without competing with the illustration.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on a foundation of rich forest greens, olive, and bright leafy tones, punctuated by the vivid magenta and golden yellow of the heliconia flower against a warm apricot orange background. To create a cohesive look around the room, we suggest pulling from the warm backdrop with walls painted in soft terracotta, warm apricot, or creamy off-white. For trims and architectural accents, a deep moss green or muted olive can pick up the darkest shades in the leaves, framing the mural wallpaper naturally.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Custom production helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls, ensuring a cleaner decorating process. All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wallpapers offer flexible options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior spaces.