Wallpaper - Cover Up

Our Cover Up wallpaper brings together character, gentle humour, and vintage photographic warmth in a striking animal portrait by Jim Dratfield. The composition centres on three distinctive dogs: a tall Great Dane with a spotted coat standing attentively, flanked below by two smaller canine companions, including a dark Chihuahua and a Chinese Crested dog with expressive ears. Rendered in warm sepia and earthy tones against a soft studio backdrop, the piece has the nostalgic look of an archival photograph. Produced as a made-to-measure design on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, our wall murals add instant personality to any interior.

In the room

In a living room, we see this dog portrait working exceptionally well as a focal feature wall, particularly behind a low sofa or along an open wall where the full height of the standing Great Dane remains unobscured. Because the photograph relies on a simple studio backdrop and subtle earthy gradients, it provides visual impact without feeling cluttered. We would give this design an uninterrupted wall area so the balance between the tall central figure and the smaller dogs at the base can be appreciated in full scale. In a generous hallway or study, the warm sepia tone brings an inviting, nostalgic atmosphere that welcomes guests right away.

Styling it

When styling around this photographic wallpaper, we suggest keeping the surrounding furniture relatively grounded to let the expressive portrait lead the room.

• Pair with warm mid-tone woods or vintage-inspired painted furniture that echo the sepia and earthy brown tones of the photograph.
• Choose upholstered seating in textured neutral fabrics like oatmeal, taupe, or soft charcoal rather than busy patterns to avoid competing with the canine subjects.
• Introduce understated warm lighting, such as a floor lamp with a soft linen shade, which enhances the sepia tones during the evening.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a palette of warm sepia, creamy off-whites, muted charcoal, and earthy taupes. To complement these tones, we recommend surrounding walls painted in soft plaster tones, warm beige, or muted stony neutrals. If you prefer deeper contrast, accents in dark espresso brown, muted olive, or rich charcoal on adjacent woodwork, shelving, or picture frames will beautifully ground the lighter areas of the print while maintaining a cohesive, classic feel.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes and living situations, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.