Wallpaper - Crazy Checkerboard

Our Crazy Checkerboard wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, arranges evenly sized geometric squares into a lively, multicoloured grid. Saturated tones of bright red, blue, yellow, pink, orange, and green sit side by side in a playful mosaic that brings dynamic rhythm and graphic warmth to the wall. The clean structure of the checkered repeat balances the energetic palette, keeping the overall composition structured rather than chaotic. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it simple and straightforward to hang.

In the room

We love seeing this design bring personality to dedicated creative and active zones in the home. In a children's room, toddler room, or playroom, the high-energy geometric pattern forms an engaging backdrop for play and everyday activities. It also works remarkably well in a teenage bedroom or a home art studio, where the bold postmodern character feels intentional and design-led.

Because the pattern carries a high amount of visual movement and contrasting color, we often recommend using it across a single feature wall behind a bed, desk, or creative workspace. Giving the repeat an uninterrupted wall allows the full spectrum of colored squares to interact cleanly. In a playroom where you want an immersive, playful environment, you can also take the pattern across multiple walls while keeping large storage units or floor elements relatively understated.

Styling it

When decorating around such a vibrant geometric print, we find the most balanced approach is to let the wallpaper act as the primary visual statement. Pairing the design with modern furniture featuring simple silhouettes and clean lines helps anchor the room without competing with the mosaic grid.

For larger pieces of furniture, neutral finishes in soft white, pale grey, or natural light-toned wood help calm the overall layout. If you want to lean into an eclectic maximalist or postmodern interior style, you can introduce accent pieces in painted metal or smooth lacquered finishes that pick up one single accent tone from the wall, such as a cobalt blue table lamp or a sunshine yellow task chair. Keeping large floor coverings plain and low in pattern gives the eye a restful contrast to the lively wall.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper features a broad spectrum of bright hues, combining rich cobalt blue, cherry red, sunny yellow, warm orange, bubblegum pink, and vivid grass green against clean white grid lines.

To create a balanced interior, we suggest painting adjacent walls and trim in a clean, soft white or a muted neutral that matches the brightness of the background grid. This keeps the room feeling open and allows the wall mural to stand out clearly. If you prefer a richer, more tailored scheme, pulling one individual shade from the grid, such as a deep navy or a warm clay orange, for woodwork, doors, or shelving creates a cohesive, considered connection to the pattern without overwhelming the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall measurements. Custom-sizing every order helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard rolls. Our wall murals and mural wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed surface. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer flexible decorating options tailored to different homes, rooms, and living spaces.