Featured Wallpapers & Wall Murals

Finding the right wallpaper often starts with seeing what genuinely works in real homes. This collection brings together a curated selection of wallpapers and wall murals that span a wide range of styles, from calm and understated patterns to bold, large-scale designs that can anchor a room with a strong visual focus.

Choosing between a backdrop and a focal point

The key question with most featured designs is how much presence you want the wall to have. Subtle, textured wallpapers work well in bedrooms and living rooms where the aim is a considered backdrop rather than a centrepiece. A more graphic or scenic mural wallpaper, on the other hand, tends to suit a feature wall in a hallway, dining room or sitting room, where it has room to be fully appreciated without competing with too many other visual elements. Hallways in particular are worth considering — a well-chosen design can give a transitional space real character, even if the wall itself is narrow.

Building a room around the design

Once you have a wallpaper in mind, the surrounding room tends to come together more easily than you might expect. Warm wood furniture, linen and cotton textiles, and softer neutral tones on adjacent walls are a reliable starting point for most styles. If you are working with a more colourful or illustrative mural wallpaper, picking out a single tone from the design and carrying it through cushions, a throw or painted woodwork can help the room feel intentional without looking overdone. Matte or brushed metallic accents, such as brass or pewter, also tend to sit well alongside both patterned and photographic designs.

Going bold on one wall or keeping it consistent

A feature wall is often the most practical approach with a striking mural wallpaper, particularly in rooms where furniture, shelving or architectural details already break up the surrounding walls. That said, a repeating pattern or a softer textured design can work well across several walls or even an entire room, especially in spaces where you want warmth and depth without a single dominant focal point. Bedrooms, reading rooms and home offices often suit this approach, where wrapping the room in a quieter pattern creates a more enveloping feel.

If you are unsure about a design at full scale, ordering a sample before committing is a good way to see how the colours and pattern read in your own light and alongside your existing furniture.