Wallpaper - Shirts and Ties

A playful celebration of classic menswear tailoring, our Shirts and Ties wallpaper by Michael Clark brings an artistic, retro charm to the wall. The composition captures neatly folded collared shirts, striped ties, and patterned cufflinks in a vibrant watercolour aesthetic. Painted in rich cobalt blues, soft periwinkle, warm yellow, and hints of plum, the artwork balances graphic vertical stripes with fluid, painterly washes. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this wallpaper brings personality, character, and orderly sartorial charm to dressing spaces and bedrooms.

In the room

We love how this design injects wit and individuality into personal residential spaces. It is a natural choice for a dressing room, walk-in wardrobe, or main bedroom, where the sartorial theme complements the purpose of the space. The rhythmic balance of vertical stripes and folded garments also makes it a striking option for a powder room or downstairs bathroom, where a bold, graphic pattern can transform a compact area into a memorable design statement.

Because the pattern has distinct vertical movement and rich colour contrast, we think it works wonderfully on a feature wall behind a bed or framing a tailored wardrobe area. In a dedicated dressing room, carrying the design across multiple walls creates a cohesive, boutique-inspired atmosphere that feels both considered and spirited.

Styling it

To let the expressive watercolour detail and vibrant palette take centre stage, we suggest balancing this wallpaper with clean-lined furniture and tailored materials.

Mid-century modern pieces in warm walnut or rich teak pair beautifully with the 1950s retro undertones of the illustration. The warmth of the timber provides a grounded counterpoint to the energetic blues and bright yellows. For surrounding details, crisp white woodwork or brushed brass fittings echo the smart, accessorised feel of cufflinks and crisp shirting. Keeping adjacent soft furnishings in simple, solid weaves ensures the patterned mural wallpapers remain the undisputed visual focus.

Colour combinations

The design itself features an inviting palette of sky blue, deep ultramarine, soft lilac-plum, and sunny yellow highlights, grounded by clean white shirting stripes.

When choosing surrounding colours for adjacent walls, skirting, and ceilings, we recommend working with either crisp, clean whites to keep the overall look fresh and bright, or a muted navy to bring out the deeper tones in the ties. If you want to introduce subtle warmth, pairing the wallpaper with soft butter-yellow accents or warm neutral plaster tones creates a harmonious and sophisticated backdrop.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures your chosen artwork fits your wall proportions while helping to reduce unnecessary excess material.

All of our mural wallpapers and wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives the surface a gentle, refined finish. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters alike, making it simple to bring exceptional design into your home.