Wallpaper - Woman in Striped Blouse I

Created by Omar Escalante, this graphic portrait wallpaper brings a bold, retro-inspired aesthetic to the wall. The composition centres on a stylized illustration of a woman with sweeping black hair, defined features, flushed cheeks, and a vivid red lip, framed against a clean, warm cream backdrop. The striking red and white vertical stripes of her blouse lend a sharp rhythm to the artwork, creating an immediate focal point with screenprint-like character. As with all Wallism designs, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and are entirely PVC-free.

In the room

We see this portrait mural working exceptionally well as a statement feature wall where its graphic presence has space to breathe. In a living room, placing it on a central wall behind a low-profile sofa lets the figure command visual interest without competing with tall furniture. It is equally compelling in a bedroom or dressing room, where the warm cream background keeps the overall ambience soft while the scarlet stripes inject energy. For a home office or creative studio, having this artwork in view adds personality and artistic distinction to the workspace.

Styling it

Because the portrait features strong graphic lines and high contrast, we suggest balancing the space with understated furniture and clean silhouettes. Modern retro pieces or minimalist designs with soft curves complement the artwork without cluttering the visual field.

To bring out the warm qualities of the design, we would pair it with natural, warm wood furniture such as oak or teak. Matte black metal accents echoing the hair’s bold silhouette help anchor the room, while keeping larger upholstery in neutral, unpatterned fabrics allows the red striped motif to remain the clear hero of the space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by a focused palette of scarlet red, crisp white, deep jet black, and a soft beige-cream base. When selecting colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, and decor, we recommend taking cues directly from these core tones.

• A soft cream, pale linen, or off-white on adjacent walls will seamlessly extend the background tone, creating an open and unified atmosphere.
• Introducing small scarlet red accents through cushions, ceramic pieces, or a table lamp ties the whole scheme back to the artwork.
• Muted charcoal or soft black on picture frames, light fittings, or chair legs will subtly reflect the dark contours of the portrait.
• Muted navy or slate blue serves as an appealing, classic contrasting accent that balances the warmth of the red.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with buying traditional fixed-roll wallpapers.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives the surface a refined feel. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers make it easy to create a distinctive, gallery-inspired interior in your home.