Wallpaper - Kyoto Grace, Shadow Ash

In our Kyoto Grace, Shadow Ash wallpaper, designed by Irina Chikati, elegant white birds with long legs and curved beaks wander gracefully among stylised trees. The delicate branches, detailed with white and soft green leaves, rise from a muted green ground against a deep shadow ash backdrop. What we particularly appreciate in this mural wallpaper is the gentle balance between the dark charcoal background and the lighter, illustrative elements, which gives the scene a calm visual depth without feeling heavy. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it brings a refined, nature-inspired focal point to any interior.

In the room

We see this design working beautifully across an uninterrupted wall in a living room, dining room, or bedroom. Because the composition features tall, slender trees and grounded birds, giving the wallpaper a wide expanse allows the full visual narrative and vertical elegance to unfold naturally. In a bedroom, placing it behind the headboard creates a serene, grounded atmosphere, while in a dining space or home office, it introduces artistic character that anchors the room. The contrast between the charcoal ash ground and the pale motifs also makes it effective in hallways and staircases, where the rhythmic movement of the birds adds interest to transitional spaces.

Styling it

To complement the historic, chinoiserie-inspired aesthetic of the wallpaper, we would pair it with furniture that balances classic silhouettes with clean lines. Darker woods or warm walnut pieces echo the depth of the dark ash background, while painted furniture in soft off-white or muted sage allows the lighter foliage and white birds to stand out. We suggest keeping surrounding upholstery and larger textiles relatively simple, using smooth weaves or soft textures that let the intricate line work of the mural remain the primary visual focus.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on a rich palette of deep charcoal gray and shadow ash, accented with soft foliage greens, muted ground tones, and crisp white details. When decorating around this design, we recommend pulling from these existing shades. Soft off-white or chalky light grey on adjacent walls and woodwork keeps the space feeling open, while deeper charcoal trim can create an intentional, enveloping look. Subdued moss or sage green accents in cushions, drapery, or decorative pieces will subtly echo the tree leaves and tie the entire room together.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a considered decorating solution suited to a wide range of homes and living spaces.