Wallpaper - Winter Donkey

Created by Leslie Trimbach, our Winter Donkey wallpaper captures a storybook winter scene in a gentle watercolour-like aesthetic. A friendly brown donkey wrapped in a cosy red tartan scarf stands softly against a cool, falling snow background, while a tiny bird in a matching red bobble hat perches upon its back. The hand-painted look brings a warm, narrative charm to our mural wallpapers, balancing soft muted blues and greys with vibrant red accents. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure and PVC-free, featuring a subtle physical structure in the paper surface.

In the room

We see this wall mural working particularly well as a focal feature in a nursery, toddler room, or children's bedroom. Because the artwork features a prominent central portrait, we would place it on a relatively clear, uninterrupted wall where the gentle expression of the donkey and the playful bird can be enjoyed without tall furniture breaking up the scene. In a playroom, it establishes a cheerful, storybook focal point on the main play wall, sitting comfortably alongside lower storage units or a reading nook.

Styling it

To complement the rustic, English country feel of the design, we would pair this wallpaper with natural, grounded materials. Lighter wood finishes, such as birch, pine, or light oak, help keep the space feeling bright and airy while echoing the woodland character of the motif. Soft knitted textiles, chunky wool throws, or simple cream linen cushions can subtly mirror the warmth of the donkey's winter scarf. Keeping larger surrounding furniture relatively unadorned allows the charming character of the artwork to take centre stage.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a delicate palette of light brown, creamy white, cool slate blue, and snowy grey, enlivened by rich berry red in the scarf and hat. For adjoining walls and woodwork, we suggest pulling out soft off-whites, warm oat tones, or a very pale greyish-blue to harmonise with the winter sky backdrop. If you would like to introduce subtle accent colours through painted furniture or curtains, a warm muted terracotta or a deeper festive red works naturally with the tartan details.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper. Our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper that has a subtle physical structure, making them straightforward to hang in any room across the home.