Wallpaper - Fine Art Vase II

Created by designer Janelle Penner, our Fine Art Vase II wallpaper brings together graphic illustration and retro museum exhibition poster styling. The composition centres on a bold cobalt blue two-handled vase detailed with a playful leopard motif, holding an arrangement of stylised blue foliage and palm fronds. Set against a soft pastel pink background with delicate visual texture, the design incorporates classic vintage typography reading "1973 Museum of Fine Art" along the base. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because this mural wallpaper is structured like a large-scale graphic art piece, we think it works best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the central vase and museum typography can be seen in full. In a living room or a dedicated home art studio, placing it behind a low sofa, credenza, or desk allows the full vertical silhouette of the botanical fronds to rise without visual interruption. The contrast between the rich cobalt ink tones and the gentle pink background gives the design a tranquil yet expressive presence, making it a natural focal point for spaces dedicated to creative work or social gathering.

Styling it

The distinct 1970s exhibition aesthetic and eclectic character pair naturally with mid-century modern furniture shapes and clean contemporary lines. We would keep the surrounding furniture relatively low-profile to maintain focus on the artwork. Darker wood tones such as walnut or teak ground the high-contrast cobalt blue motifs, while minimalist black metal accents echo the crisp graphic ink lines of the illustration without competing with the central poster format.

Colour combinations

The palette in our design pairs vivid cobalt blue with a calming pastel pink backdrop and soft neutral highlights. To build an intentional scheme around the mural, we suggest pulling the soft pink into adjacent painted walls or trim for an enveloping, cohesive look. Alternatively, pairing the wallpaper with chalky off-whites or soft stone tones allows the vibrant cobalt artwork to stand out with crisp clarity. Deep midnight navy or rich terracotta accents in upholstery and decorative pieces also complement the retro warmth of the print.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.