Wallpaper - Burlap White

Created by Sue Schlabach, our Burlap White wallpaper presents a painted world map rendered across a woven, burlap-style visual background. The continents are picked out in chalky, distressed white strokes against earthy khaki and warm brown tones, accented by classic cartographic typography and a compass rose in the lower corner. What we particularly appreciate about this design is the balance between broad geographical scale and textile-inspired surface detail, giving the map an understated, rustic charm. Like all our wall murals, it is made to measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because this is a full world map composition, we would give the wallpaper an expansive, relatively uninterrupted wall where the complete layout has space to breathe. It works exceptionally well in a study, home office, or home library, creating an engaging backdrop behind a desk or reading nook. In a living room, we see it positioned along the main focal wall, anchored behind a low sofa where the northern landmasses and subtle typographic elements remain clearly in view. The soft contrast between the white continents and warm khaki background allows the design to add character to a space without overwhelming the surrounding interior.

Styling it

The rustic, textured look of the background pairs naturally with warm wood tones and quiet, comfortable furniture. We would lean into timeless or heritage-inspired interiors, choosing mid-toned or darker timber pieces like a classic writing desk or open shelving. To keep the focus on the graphic silhouette of the continents, surrounding textiles and upholstery work best in neutral, unpatterned fabrics that pick up on the warm, earthy palette of the wall.

Colour combinations

The design itself centers around chalky white, muted khaki, and warm earthy browns. Around the room, we would suggest continuing these tones with warm off-whites, stone shades, or soft linen greys on adjacent walls and woodwork. If you want to introduce deeper accents, dark charcoal, rich walnut stains, or deep forest greens create a grounded, considered contrast alongside the lighter landmasses.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure mural wallpapers tailored to the specific dimensions of your wall. Printing to your custom measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, have a subtle physical structure in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in your home.