Wallpaper - Trafalgar Square Lion

Our Trafalgar Square Lion wallpaper brings together one of London’s most recognisable landmarks with the vibrant energy of the city at dusk. In the foreground, the bronze lion statue sits proudly upon its stone plinth, while the red double-decker bus blurs in motion past classic architecture and the distant silhouette of the Elizabeth Tower. Painted in a sunset sky of warm orange, coral, and pink tones, the composition balances historic stillness with modern urban movement. Like all Wallism wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because of the strong architectural composition and dramatic horizontal perspective, we see this mural wallpaper working particularly well on a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall. In a living room, placing it behind a main sofa gives the full panoramic cityscape room to unfold without key elements like the lion statue or the glowing horizon being blocked.

The depth in the composition also makes it a striking choice for a home office or study, where the rich sunset tones add warmth to the space throughout the day. In rooms with generous daylight, the tonal gradations across the orange and coral sky stand out clearly, while in softer evening lighting, the warm ambient glow of the cityscape comes to the fore.

Styling it

To let the dynamic city scene remain the focal point of the room, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively grounded with clean architectural lines.

• Balance the strong presence of the bronze and stone monument with darker wood furniture or painted charcoal surfaces that echo the architectural weight of the design.
• Draw out the warm tones of the sunset sky by introducing burnt orange, warm terracotta, or muted coral accents in cushions, throws, or decorative ceramics.
• Introduce understated matte black metal details in floor lamps or side table frames to complement the urban graphic quality of the London streetscape.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a warm palette dominated by sunset oranges, coral pinks, and glowing golden undertones, contrasted with the weathered bronze, cool stone greys, and deep shadows of the buildings, punctuated by the classic postbox red of the moving bus.

Around the wallpaper, we would pair adjacent walls with warm off-white or soft stony greys that match the architectural stonework. For a richer, more enveloping feel in a study, deep charcoal or slate tones work beautifully to frame the vibrant horizon.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design is proportioned to your specific space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper.

Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, giving our mural wallpapers a refined, non-reflective finish. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters alike looking to transform their interiors.