Wallpaper - "Amerique Du Nord" From Atlas Universel By Arthème Fayard

Our "Amerique Du Nord" wallpaper brings a 19th-century French map into the modern interior, originating from the historic Atlas Universel published by Arthème Fayard and drawn by geographer Victor Clerot. What we particularly appreciate about this design is how the intricate cartographic details, from hand-lettered territories to fine ocean gridlines, balance against soft pastel washes of muted green, dusty rose, and aged neutral parchment. It captures the authentic character of antique prints while working as an expansive focal feature. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a distinctively cultured, timeless atmosphere for residential walls.

In the room

We see this historic map wallpaper working exceptionally well in dedicated spaces such as a home library, study, or home office. Because the cartographic composition is a complete single view of North America with surrounding oceans and elegant French titling, we recommend hanging it on a generous, uninterrupted wall where the full continental outline can be appreciated without heavy visual fragmentation.

In a study, placing this mural wallpaper behind a desk or low credenza allows the intricate geographical labels and coastline detail to remain easily readable at eye level. If you have higher ceilings, the arched latitude and longitude gridlines naturally emphasise the vertical proportions of the room. The subdued contrast ensures that, even across a wide wall area, the map commands attention without overwhelming the space.

Styling it

To complement the archival character of the print, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with understated, classic furnishings that allow the map's fine linework to take centre stage.

• Choose darker wood finishes such as aged walnut, mahogany, or warm antique oak for desks and bookcases, which echo the historical 19th-century aesthetic without competing with the soft pastel tints.
• Incorporate simple leather or tailored upholstered seating in muted tones to enhance the refined atmosphere of a private study or library.
• Use restrained matte black metal or patinated bronze for lighting fixtures and hardware, providing a subtle graphic link to the black cartographic engraving lines.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is anchored by an aged neutral parchment ground, layered with soft mint and sage green tones across the central landmass, muted rose across northern territories, and pale yellow accents. Fine charcoal and black ink lines define the borders, text, and coastal hatching.

When planning adjacent surfaces, we recommend keeping surrounding painted walls in soft warm off-whites, gentle stone, or pale biscuit neutrals that draw out the aged background tone of the map. For architectural trim, skirtings, or built-in joinery, deeper heritage shades such as a muted moss green, vintage slate, or warm deep charcoal create a handsome, tailored frame around the mural.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Custom sizing helps ensure the composition fits your wall space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating.

All our wall murals and wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, making it easy to bring distinctive character and design into your home.