Wallpaper - Oranges Catching The Light

Our Oranges Catching The Light wallpaper brings a vibrant, painterly still life directly to your walls. Designed by Kate Jarvik Birch, the composition captures three sliced oranges resting across a textured white tabletop against a deep navy background. The translucent pulp glows in luminous shades of orange, yellow, and subtle coral, defined by expressive, visible brushstrokes that give the motif a modern, hand-painted look. The bold contrast between dark and bright tones gives the design an energetic warmth, making it a standout choice for dining areas and kitchen accent walls. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working naturally in spaces connected to food, gathering, and conversation. In a dining room, placing this wall mural along an uninterrupted wall behind a dining table allows the full scale of the still life to command attention without feeling crowded. The rich navy background gives the artwork visual weight, anchoring the room while the bright citrus tones draw the eye.

In an open-plan kitchen or pantry area, the motif adds character without overwhelming the surrounding architecture. Because the artwork features a focused composition with strong contrast, it works best on a wall where the main elements can remain relatively clear of tall cupboards or tall storage units. In a breakfast nook or a lively home office, the warm palette brings an immediate sense of cheerfulness, catching natural light beautifully during the daytime while feeling intimate under softer evening lamps.

Styling it

The rich modernist and retro aesthetic of this motif pairs easily with clean, structured interior choices:

• Balance the strong navy backdrop with warm wood dining tables or shelving, such as walnut or mid-toned oak, which echoes the warmth of the orange slices.
• Choose smooth, painted surfaces or matte ceramics in off-white to complement the painted tabletop within the artwork without introducing competing patterns.
• Incorporate simple lighting fixtures in dark finishes or brushed metal to keep the focus firmly on the painterly brushstrokes.
• Add minimal linen or cotton accents in neutral tones around seating areas, letting the wallpaper supply the primary color statement in the room.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is built around deep navy, radiant orange, golden yellow, and hints of coral, anchored by crisp and warm whites on the tabletop.

To create a balanced interior, you can draw from the darker tones by using deep blue or charcoal on surrounding woodwork, trim, or lower cabinetry for a cohesive, enveloping feel. Alternatively, pairing the wall mural with creamy warm whites or pale linen shades on adjacent walls will keep the room bright and let the luminous citrus colors pop. For subtle decorative accents, small touches of mustard yellow or soft terracotta naturally echo the warmth of the fruit.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Custom production means you receive panels sized for your space, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating.

All our wall murals and mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, giving you a dependable solution whether you are styling a permanent family home or a rental space.