Wallpaper - Overlaps

Designed by Nadine Greeff, our Overlaps wallpaper brings an expressive, architectural rhythm to the wall through layered geometric bands and soft watercolour washes. The composition balances crisp white negative space with overlapping strokes of caramel, warm earthy brown, and pale sand tones, creating subtle shifts in transparency where the shapes intersect. We love how the hand-painted watercolour look introduces an organic, fluid quality to an otherwise structured geometric pattern. Printed as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wallpaper with a subtle structure in the paper, it makes a distinctive, artistic statement in any modern interior.

In the room

In a contemporary living room or a quiet home office, we see this design working particularly well on a wider, uninterrupted feature wall. Giving the pattern room across a broader surface allows the dynamic diagonals and overlapping angular blocks to create a gentle sense of visual movement across the space. Because the design combines substantial areas of clear white space with delicate tonal variations, it anchors the room without overwhelming it.

In rooms with plenty of natural daylight, the delicate bleeding and layered edges characteristic of watercolour become especially apparent. For a study or home office, placing this wallpaper behind a desk setup provides an inspiring, gallery-like backdrop that feels calm, tailored, and sophisticated.

Styling it

To complement the geometric balance and organic modern aesthetic of our mural wallpapers, we suggest pairing this design with furniture that echoes its clean architectural lines. Pieces in mid-toned or pale natural timber work effortlessly alongside the warm caramel washes, while low-profile seating keeps the focus on the artwork above.

Soft, textured textiles such as unbleached bouclé or natural woven fabrics help ground the graphic nature of the print. To balance the warmer brown tones, consider introducing subtle matte black or dark bronze metal accents in light fixtures, table bases, or shelving to give the overall room scheme crisp definition.

Colour combinations

Our design is built on a refined palette of warm caramel, earthy amber-brown, muted sandy beige, and soft paper white. Where the translucent watercolour strokes cross over one another, deeper shades of terracotta-brown naturally emerge.

When decorating around this wallpaper, we love using soft off-whites and creamy neutrals on adjacent walls and woodwork to maintain an airy, open feel. For a richer, more enveloping scheme, colour-drenching neighbouring surfaces in a complementary warm clay, camel, or muted stone tone pulls the deeper pigments forward and creates an inviting, tonal interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach ensures the scale suits your room while helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide a reliable and beautiful way to transform your home.