Wallpaper - Time to Chop

Created by Sue Schlabach, our Time to Chop wallpaper brings the quiet charm of a rustic culinary still life to the wall. The composition arranges cutting boards of varied heights and wood tones alongside a pale pitcher, a delicate bowl, and bright yellow lemons, all rendered with visible, painterly brushwork. Earthy browns, warm honey tones, and creamy neutral background strokes are punctuated by fresh citrus accents and soft blue-grey ceramic tones. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an artisanal, warm presence to culinary spaces.

In the room

We see this design working naturally as an accent wall in a kitchen or dining room, where its still-life theme connects effortlessly with the everyday purpose of the space. Because the artwork forms a distinct, painterly scene with deliberate vertical height and generous negative space around the top, we suggest placing it on a wider wall where the complete composition can be appreciated without feeling cramped. In an open-plan dining area or beside a breakfast table, the warm, earthy palette creates an inviting backdrop that grounds the room.

Styling it

The painted quality and rustic character pair naturally with farmhouse, cottage, and traditional interior styles. We recommend keeping nearby cabinetry or dining furniture relatively unadorned so the focal artwork takes center stage.

• Choose natural timber finishes such as light pine, honey oak, or muted painted furniture that echo the wooden boards in the illustration.
• Pick up on the ceramic details by incorporating stoneware, ironstone jugs, or simple linen tableware in soft off-whites and pale blues.
• Keep wall decor on adjacent surfaces minimal, allowing the warm, painted scene to serve as the defining visual anchor of the space.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper centers on an earthy palette of warm honey, rich chestnut brown, light beige, and creamy white, balanced by touches of lemon yellow and soft sky blue. When selecting colors for surrounding walls, cabinetry, or trim, warm off-white and gentle cream shades offer a seamless continuation of the background canvas. Muted buttermilk tones or pale buttery yellows draw out the lemons in the bowl, while soft pale grey-blue provides a quiet, complementary contrast inspired by the painted pitcher.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the surface, and is designed to be straightforward and easy to hang.