Wallpaper - Caught in a Daydream

Our Caught in a Daydream wallpaper by Kate Jarvik Birch presents an expressive, stylised portrait where flowing wavy lines in warm pink, orange, coral, and white drape across the face. Anchored by defined deep red lips and the grounding dark tone of the garment, the composition balances fluid graphic movement with painterly depth. This mural wallpaper introduces a bold modernist and retro-inspired presence to creative living spaces, bringing rich warmth and an artistic focal point to an interior. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure and completely PVC-free, with a subtle structure in the paper surface.

In the room

Because of the scale and expressive visual energy of the portrait motif, we especially like this design on a main feature wall where the fluid curves have room to unfold without interruption. In a living room, it works wonderfully behind a low-backed sofa or along a dining wall, drawing immediate attention while anchoring the space.

In a bedroom or dressing room, placing our wallpaper behind the headboard or opposite a wardrobe creates an intimate, considered atmosphere. The flowing lines and warm coral tones also feel right at home in a dedicated art studio or a stylish teenage room, where creative character takes precedence. Because the artwork relies on graphic contrast and rhythmic line work, it benefits from open sightlines that allow the full scale of the figure to be appreciated from across the room.

Styling it

We would approach styling around this mural by letting the artwork carry the primary visual focus of the room. Pairing the design with furniture that features clean, modern silhouettes or subtle 1970s revival shapes helps reinforce its modernist character without visual clutter.

Warm wood tones such as teak, walnut, or mid-toned oak complement the warm coral and orange palette naturally, while dark painted accents or matte black metal hardware can echo the dark garment in the illustration. To keep the balance calm and grounded, we suggest keeping surrounding upholstery and curtains relatively quiet, opting for solid neutrals and smooth weaves rather than competing multi-coloured patterns.

Colour combinations

The palette within the design is defined by warm orange, coral, and soft pink waves, contrasted against crisp white highlights, deep red lips, and dark anchoring tones.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, and cabinetry, we suggest drawing on these warm undertones with creamy off-whites, warm biscuit neutrals, or muted peach-beige shades. For a richer, more cocooning scheme, deep terracotta or warm burgundy creates a striking dialogue with the red and coral elements in the motif. If you prefer high contrast, deep charcoal or near-black painted trims will sharply frame the mural and mirror the dark garment at the base of the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed-size rolls, making it simple to achieve the right fit for your home.

All our wall murals and wallpapers are entirely PVC-free. Our wallpaper paper features a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed artwork while remaining straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are decorating a home you own or personalising a rental space, we offer wallpaper options suited to different rooms and living situations.