Wallpaper - Lost in Translation

Our Lost in Translation wallpaper by Jocelyn Elizabeth brings together soft pastel shades of mauve, pink, lavender, and light blue with expressive patches of burgundy and deep red. Overlapping rectangular and square forms create an abstract, architectural composition, balanced by visible brushstroke textures and lighter white accents. What we particularly appreciate about this mural wallpaper is the rhythm between gentle, chalky tones and rich, grounding color blocks. Made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a confident artistic statement on any wall.

In the room

Because of the scale and painterly geometry in this design, we find it works best where it has room to unfold across a primary wall. In a living room, placing it behind a main seating area gives the room an immediate focal point while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and modern. In a bedroom, the muted pastel sections provide a quiet backdrop behind a low headboard, with the deeper wine and burgundy tones anchoring the space. It also sits comfortably in a home office or study, where the abstract structure brings visual energy without feeling overwhelming.

Styling it

When decorating around this wallpaper, we recommend letting the artwork lead the room and keeping the surrounding furniture relatively calm and clean-lined. Modern upholstery in unpatterned fabrics allows the layered rectangles to remain the central feature of the interior.

To ground the softer pinks and mauves, introducing dark or stained wood finishes creates a welcome visual weight that connects naturally with the deeper red sections. For secondary elements, simple brushed metal accents in bronze or blackened steel complement the contemporary, slightly eclectic character without competing with the painterly brushwork.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design balances delicate mauve, soft lavender, light blue, and pale pink alongside rich burgundy, deep red, and quiet white highlights.

For adjacent walls and woodwork, we like using a soft off-white or chalky pale grey that echoes the lighter areas of the motif. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping space, drawing out the burgundy or a deep plum for trim, doors, or low shelving provides a sophisticated, seamless transition.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle, natural physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer an accessible way to transform your home.