Wallpaper - Expressionism II

Our Expressionism II wallpaper, created in collaboration with artist Chris Paschke, brings the expressive energy of contemporary abstract painting directly to the wall. The composition layers gestural brushstrokes in black, chalky white, and warm caramel brown over soft beige and wash-like grey undertones, punctuated by delicate splatter marks and sweeping metallic-look gold line work. The visual rhythm balances loose, fluid movement with bold graphic weight, creating a commanding focal point for modern interiors. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpaper is straightforward to hang and brings an artistic gallery character to your space.

In the room

Because of the scale and energetic movement of this design, we think it performs at its best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the sweeping curves and layered textures can be appreciated in full. In a spacious living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a sofa anchors the seating area with striking visual interest while allowing the softer caramel and neutral tones to blend naturally with your overall scheme.

The expressive composition also works exceptionally well in a dedicated home office or study. Positioned on the main wall behind a desk or alongside a quiet reading corner, it introduces a thoughtful, gallery-inspired backdrop that feels refined rather than overwhelming. In rooms with generous natural daylight, the contrasts between the translucent ink-like washes and crisp opaque lines become particularly distinct, while ambient evening lighting enhances the warmth of the earthy brown and gold elements.

Styling it

When styling around a dynamic abstract piece like Expressionism II, we recommend keeping larger furniture clean-lined and understated so the wall mural remains the hero of the room:

• Choose low-profile furniture in dark charcoal, soft beige, or warm caramel leather to echo the core palette of the artwork without competing with its movement.
• Introduce understated accents in brass, warm bronze, or matte black to subtly pick up on the fine linear details and graphic paint marks across the design.
• Balance the expressive painted textures with tactile, unpatterned natural fabrics such as flat-weave wool rugs and simple draped linen curtains in neutral tones.

Colour combinations

The palette of our Expressionism II wallpaper is built on warm caramel, earthy brown, deep charcoal black, and crisp white, layered over soft beige washes. To create a cohesive look across the whole room, we recommend pairing adjacent walls with warm off-whites, soft biscuit, or light greige paint finishes.

For a bolder, more dramatic mood, a deep charcoal or warm dark espresso on surrounding trim or accent joinery will highlight the darkest brushwork and create an intimate, cocooning space. If you prefer a lighter, more minimalist interior, sticking to muted oatmeal and creamy alabaster walls lets the darker elements in our mural wallpaper deliver high-contrast impact.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on quality paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure that adds depth to every design.

We design our products to be straightforward to hang, offering wallpaper options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects. Whether you are decorating your own home or styling a rental property, Wallism makes it easy to bring distinctive, custom-fitted wall murals into your everyday space.