Wallpaper - Relaxing at the Cafe II

Our Relaxing at the Cafe II wallpaper, created by artist James Wiens, captures a picturesque Parisian street scene rendered with the soft, textured look of an oil painting. The composition focuses on an outdoor café terrace with a vibrant red and white striped awning, outdoor bistro seating, and couples enjoying the afternoon, while the subtle silhouette of the Eiffel Tower rises gently in the soft-focus background. With its painterly brushwork, warm earthy undertones, and striking carmine red accents, this design brings a timeless, nostalgic charm to interior walls. As with all Wallism wallpapers, this mural wallpaper is made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions and is completely PVC-free.

In the room

We especially like this mural wallpaper as a focal point in a dining room, breakfast nook, or an open-plan kitchen and dining area. Because the artwork features a rich, scenic composition with distinct foreground details on the right and an airy perspective receding into the distance on the left, we would give it a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full painted narrative can unfold naturally. Positioning your dining table alongside or slightly in front of the lower half allows the charming café scene and distant Parisian backdrop to frame the space without feeling cluttered.

Styling it

To complement the impressionistic, painterly style and romantic European atmosphere of the design, we suggest leaning into classic or French country interior elements:

• Pair the scene with bistro-style furniture, such as a round marble or wooden dining table with simple bentwood or woven bistro chairs that echo the café seating in the artwork.
• Choose warm, natural wood finishes or vintage painted furniture with a gentle patina, which harmonise effortlessly with the oil-painted textures in the mural.
• Keep surrounding accessories understated, incorporating subtle glass or ceramic accents and soft table linens that let the expressive Parisian motif take centre stage.

Colour combinations

The palette is defined by bold carmine red and crisp white in the striped canopy, balanced by creamy architectural stone tones, warm browns, leafy greens, and soft hazy greys in the distant sky. To create a cohesive look around the wallpaper, we recommend drawing out the soft warm whites, pale creams, or gentle stone hues for surrounding painted walls and trim. If you want to introduce a touch of warmth and depth in textiles, upholstery, or accent pieces, deeper earthy terracotta, muted burgundy, or warm walnut shades will connect beautifully with the red awnings and timber woodwork depicted in the scene.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design is proportioned to your specific room, while helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to purchasing standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpaper paper features a subtle physical structure and is completely PVC-free. We produce our wall murals to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and rented spaces.