Wallpaper - Vintage Yellow Butterfly

Our Vintage Yellow Butterfly wallpaper brings an expressive, illustrative presence to the wall, centred around a magnificently detailed butterfly. Created by Deborah Revell, the design features intricate watercolour-look wings with striking contrast: rich yellow, orange, and vivid green segments framed by deep brown edges, alongside a wing displaying bold red, blue, and black patterning. Set against an aged, warm beige ground with faint, handwritten musical staves and notes, the composition carries a distinctive Art Nouveau and heritage character. As with all our wall murals, it is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the central butterfly is such a distinct, large-scale focal point, we like this design best on an accent wall where the illustration has space to be appreciated in full. In a living room behind a sofa, in a study or home library, or behind a headboard in a bedroom, the artwork creates an instant sense of curiosity and vintage charm. In a hallway or dining room, positioning the mural on an uninterrupted wall ensures the delicate musical background and fine linework around the antennae and legs remain clearly visible. In rooms with gentle natural daylight or warm directional lamps, the subtle contrasts between the golden yellows, emerald greens, and soft parchment background become particularly engaging.

Styling it

We recommend letting this statement design take lead in the room by pairing it with warm, natural materials and vintage or classic furniture. Mid-tone or antique woods, such as walnut or warm oak, sit beautifully alongside the aged paper background and brown wing outlines. Upholstery in soft textured fabrics, like bouclé, velvet, or natural linen in muted cream or olive tones, balances the vivid colours of the wings without competing for attention. Brass or antique bronze accents, whether in lighting fixtures, picture frames, or cabinet hardware, echo the nostalgic character of the sheet music backdrop.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by its vibrant wing palette of golden yellow, bright orange, emerald green, warm red, and touches of deep blue, anchored by soft beige and dark brown. When choosing colours for surrounding walls and furnishings, you can pull directly from these tones:

• Soft linen whites and warm parchment tones create a harmonious, seamless transition that lets the butterfly stand out.
• Muted olive or moss green on adjacent walls or painted joinery complements the green wing markings.
• Deep warm browns and muted terracotta accents in cushions, rugs, or curtains pick up the rich earthy framing of the illustration.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made to measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating. Every wallpaper is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer an easy way to transform your interior, whether you are refreshing a family home or personalising a new space.