Wallpaper - Calico Tulips

Our Calico Tulips wallpaper brings together still life composition and expressive graphic art. Designed by Haley Knighten, the motif centres on a deep red vase filled with soft white floral blooms and pink-tinged stems, set against a rich warm brown backdrop. Grounding the arrangement is a playful checkerboard tabletop rendered in cream, black, red, and blush pink squares. The painted visual texture and confident silhouettes give the entire piece a distinct postmodern character that feels both structured and relaxed. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure and completely PVC-free.

In the room

We see Calico Tulips working especially well in a dining room or living room where the bold central motif has space to breathe. Because the composition balances a solid backdrop with an expressive geometric base, it serves naturally as a feature wall behind a dining table or low sofa. The painted graphic quality adds visual interest to larger, uninterrupted walls without overwhelming the room, while the earthy brown background provides a grounding presence in spaces with generous daylight.

Styling it

When styling around this mural wallpaper, we suggest leaning into contemporary or organic modern interiors that let the artwork take centre stage. Clean-lined furniture in warm wood tones complements the earthy palette naturally, while rounded ceramics or simple glass accessories echo the gentle curves of the floral arrangement. To keep the focus on the graphic checkerboard and floral forms, we recommend keeping surrounding upholstery and curtains relatively quiet, opting for unpatterned fabrics that let the wallpaper carry the pattern in the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a grounded palette of deep burgundy red, earthy brown, soft cream, blush pink, and crisp black accents. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, a warm cream or soft sand creates a gentle, cohesive transition that highlights the lighter petals and checkerboard squares. For a bolder, more enveloping feel, pulling out the deep burgundy or a muted terracotta on trim and doors frames the design beautifully and reinforces its warm, artistic character.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds a refined finish to your interior. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals offer flexible options tailored to homeowners and renters alike.