Wallpaper - British Shorthair Dapper Cat

Our British Shorthair Dapper Cat wallpaper brings together playful portraiture and bold decorative pattern in a design created by Yvette St. Amant. Centred on a poised British Shorthair cat with wide, curious eyes, the composition dresses its subject in an ornate teal and turquoise floral jacket finished with an oversized leafy bow tie. Behind the portrait, a vibrant watermelon pink backdrop is layered with graphic red leaf shapes that give the piece its energetic, eclectic character. The rich oil-paint-inspired texture and lively colour contrast give our wallpaper a distinct presence that works wonderfully as a feature wall in creative spaces or lively living areas. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the portrait has such a clear focal point and vivid palette, we see this design working particularly well on a central accent wall where the motif can be viewed straight on. In a home office, study, or dressing room, placing this wall mural behind a desk or vanity table frames the room with immediate warmth and humour. In a living room or teenage bedroom, it creates a cheerful conversation piece, especially on an uninterrupted wall where the full repeat of the bold red foliage and the dapper portrait remains clear.

For smaller spaces, such as a powder room, the strong visual contrast between the teal tones and popping watermelon pink wraps the space in high-spirited, maximalist charm. We recommend keeping taller furniture away from the centre of the wall so the characterful expression and intricate bow tie detail remain fully visible.

Styling it

This design leans naturally into eclectic, maximalist, and vintage-inspired 1970s interiors. To balance the vibrant energy of the wallpaper, we suggest pairing it with clean, deliberate furnishings:

• Introduce furniture in rich, dark timber tones or painted lacquer to provide a grounded, elegant base against the bright pink backdrop.
• Echo the tailored fashion elements with structured mid-century or retro seating silhouettes in velvet or smooth, solid-colour upholstery.
• Incorporate brass, warm metallic fixtures, or quirky ceramic accents that pick up on the polished, sophisticated personality of the portrait.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is led by a punchy watermelon pink background, deep red botanical silhouettes, and a crisp mix of teal, turquoise, and soft golden ochre details in the cat's attire.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls and woodwork, you can take two distinct directions. For a cohesive, color-drenched look, pull the deep teal or muted turquoise from the floral jacket onto adjacent walls or painted trim. If you prefer the mural wallpapers to stand out as a solitary artwork, surround it with warm off-whites, soft biscuit tones, or a gentle blush that lets the popping pink and red backdrop lead the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored specifically to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing our wall murals to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-roll formats.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpaper options are created to suit different homes, interior projects, and living situations.