Wallpaper - Routemaster Red

Our Routemaster Red wallpaper places an iconic crimson double-decker bus front and center against a striking monochrome cityscape. Captured by photographer Tono Balaguer, the scene balances the ornate, classical facade of black-and-white stone buildings with the vivid graphic punch of the red bus and sharp yellow road markings. The composition has a distinct photographic depth, drawing the eye down the dark grey street while highlighting rich architectural columns and arched windows. Produced as made-to-measure wall murals, this PVC-free design brings a vibrant, vintage urban character into your space with paper that is simple to hang.

In the room

Because of the strong central subject and photographic perspective, we like this design best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full street scene can unfold naturally. In a living room or a dedicated study, placing the mural behind a sofa or low credenza keeps the bus and building details clearly in view without breaking up the visual horizon. The sharp contrast between the monochrome architecture and the saturated red focal point also suits high-energy settings such as a teenage bedroom or a den, where the graphic look brings immediate personality. In an entryway or long hallway, the perspective along the street creates an engaging sense of depth as you move through the space.

Styling it

To let the dynamic bus and detailed architecture stand out, we suggest keeping the surrounding interior relatively grounded and uncluttered. Darker metal accents, such as matte black light fixtures or steel furniture frames, echo the graphic lines of the street markings and window frames. Simple mid-century or industrial furniture pieces with clean silhouettes complement the urban theme without competing with the scene. If you introduce textiles, consider solid, unpatterned fabrics in charcoal, off-white, or heather grey so the visual focus remains squarely on the wall.

Colour combinations

The palette is built around an intense scarlet red, set off by warm yellow accents and a spectrum of soft greys, charcoal, deep black, and crisp white. For the surrounding walls, we suggest pairing our design with cool slate greys, soft graphite, or balanced off-white tones that blend naturally with the building stonework. If you want to carry the bus's bold accent further into the room, introduce small decorative items or cushions in an exact matching red or mustard yellow to tie the space together quietly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored directly to the specific dimensions you supply for your wall. Producing each piece to order helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with buying standard rolls in fixed sizes.

All of our mural wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper with a subtle physical surface structure. We offer wallpaper choices designed to suit different homes and living arrangements, created to be easy to hang whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.