Wallpaper - Happy Housewife II

Our Happy Housewife II wallpaper by artist Silvia Vassileva captures a lively mid-century spirit with a modern artistic approach. The design features a stylized figure in a teal dress and white apron holding a mixing bowl and whisk mid-motion, surrounded by painterly collage layers, abstract gray and white textures, and vertical blue and teal stripes. What we especially like about this mural wallpaper is the balance between expressive paint textures and clean graphic elements. Printed to your specific wall dimensions, our PVC-free wallpapers have a subtle paper structure and are straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this wall mural working particularly well as an accent wall in a kitchen or around an open dining space. Because the composition has a clear central figurative focus supported by strong vertical striping, it holds attention naturally without needing busy surrounding decoration. On a dining room wall, it introduces warmth and character that enlivens shared meals, while in a creative space or hobby room, the dynamic posture and painterly collage backdrop add a touch of energy. For a smaller kitchen nook, placing this design on an uninterrupted wall helps the full figure and striped backdrop make an impression without feeling crowded.

Styling it

To let the artwork remain the focal point, we would pair this design with clean-lined furniture that echoes its mid-century modern aesthetic. Simple wooden chairs, a smooth dining table, or painted cabinetry in neutral tones allow the graphic lines of the motif to stand out naturally.

We also like incorporating simple ceramic dinnerware or understated matte tableware in muted cream or slate tones. Keeping larger surrounding textiles and decor pieces quiet ensures the lively character of the wallpaper sets the visual rhythm for the space.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a palette anchored by cool teal, rich blue, soft gray, and crisp white. Around the wallpaper, we suggest pairing these tones with soft off-white or light slate gray on adjacent walls to echo the layered background. For cabinetry, trim, or larger furniture, deep navy or muted charcoal can provide a grounded contrast, while warm cream accents keep the overall atmosphere balanced.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with purchasing standard fixed rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free, have a subtle physical structure in the paper surface, and are designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.