Wallpaper - Paris Essentials

Our Paris Essentials wallpaper, designed by Farida Zaman, brings the charm of the French capital into an expressive illustrated map mural. Hand-drawn-style ink linework and playful watercolour-like washes capture iconic Parisian landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur to Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the winding Seine. Accented with vibrant coral script, cheerful motifs, and soft pastel backdrops, this lively design creates an inspiring, artistic focal point for any wall. Like all Wallism wall murals, it is made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of the rich narrative detail and illustrative composition, we see this design working best on an open, relatively uninterrupted feature wall. It brings wonderful personality to a creative home office or study, where the whimsical vignettes and landmark details offer plenty of visual interest throughout the day.

In a teenage room or guest bedroom, placing the mural wallpaper behind a bed headboard or opposite a desk turns the space into an energetic, uplifting retreat. The light, open background keeps the room feeling bright and airy, while the scattered composition allows each corner of the wall to tell its own story. For living rooms, we suggest giving the mural enough breathing room away from overly tall bookcases so the full map composition can unfold naturally.

Styling it

To let the illustrated charm of the wallpaper take centre stage, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively clean-lined and understated. Contemporary painted furniture in crisp off-white, light grey, or muted navy complements the architectural ink outlines without competing for attention.

A few colourful decorative accents that echo the artwork, such as a coral throw cushion, a bistro-inspired café chair, or simple framed graphic prints, help pull the scheme together effortlessly. Warm, ambient lamp lighting brings out the soft yellow and blush undertones in the backdrop during the evening, giving the entire room a cosy, inviting feel.

Colour combinations

The design itself features an inviting mix of soft watercolour washes and bold accents. Creamy pastel yellows, blush pinks, and sky blue tones make up the gentle backdrop, grounded by crisp black ink line work and highlighted with pops of warm coral, French navy, and leafy greens.

When decorating the surrounding space, we recommend pairing this wallpaper with soft off-white or light warm grey on neighbouring walls and woodwork. If you want a slightly more adventurous contrast, pulling out a rich navy blue or a warm terracotta for painted shelving or an accent chair creates a striking dialogue with the mural's key details.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on quality paper featuring a subtle, natural surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible wall decor options tailored to both homeowners and renters.