Wallpaper - The Blue Ara

Our The Blue Ara wallpaper brings together rich botanical illustration and colourful wildlife against a muted, slate-blue backdrop. Designed by Haitham, the composition features a vibrant blue macaw perched among lush foliage, accompanied by hummingbirds, smaller songbirds, butterflies, and blooming tropical flowers like hibiscus and frangipani. The delicate botanical detailing gives the pattern a classic, heritage character while keeping the visual balance open and rhythmic. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface texture, this design brings a serene yet artistic feel to the home.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working beautifully in a bedroom or a living room where you want to create an inviting, layered atmosphere. In a bedroom, placing our mural wallpapers on the wall behind the headboard allows the blue macaw and botanical blooms to serve as an elegant backdrop without overwhelming the rest of the space.

Because the repeat is filled with intricate wildlife and detailed leaves, the design thrives on a relatively open wall where the complete composition has space to unfold. In a living room, giving the wallpaper a central wall behind a sofa allows the rich blues, soft corals, and deep greens to anchor the seating area. The muted background keeps the pattern calm, making it comfortable to live with across longer wall sections.

Styling it

To complement the classic botanical style of the motif, we would look to warm, natural materials that ground the vibrant wildlife details.

• Pair the wallpaper with warm wood furniture, such as mid-toned oak or walnut, to balance the cool slate-blue background and highlight the earthy branch tones.
• Choose understated upholstery and curtains in muted linen or soft woven textiles, allowing the botanical artwork to remain the main visual focus in the room.
• Introduce subtle antique brass or matte black accents in lighting fixtures and hardware to reflect the heritage, chinoiserie-inspired feel of the illustration.

Colour combinations

The palette within the design centres on a cool, slate-blue ground, accented by the striking cobalt blue of the macaw, soft coral hibiscus, blush pinks, creamy frangipani blossoms, and leafy greens.

When decorating the surrounding space, soft off-white or muted stone on adjacent walls and woodwork will create a clean, elegant transition that lets the wallpaper stand out. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, pulling out the deep teal-navy or soft muted terracotta for cushions, rugs, or an accent armchair will tie the entire interior together effortlessly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Making each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.