Wallpaper - A Place To Sit and Think

Our A Place To Sit and Think wallpaper, designed by Kate Jarvik Birch, captures a delightfully playful moment with a wide-eyed tuxedo cat peeking over the edge of a cardboard box. Set against a deep, painterly green backdrop with rich brushwork, the composition pairs expressive character illustration with clean, graphic colour blocking in the white box front. What we particularly appreciate about this mural wallpaper is how the curious gaze and detailed whiskers bring an immediate sense of charm and personality to a room. Printed to your specific dimensions on our PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, it is made-to-measure to fit your wall.

In the room

Because the motif centres on such an engaging character, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a children's room, nursery, playful home office, or cosy reading nook. Placing the mural on a main wall where the cat peeks out into the living space gives the room an immediate focal point. We would give this design a relatively clear wall area, allowing the box and cat's face to remain unobstructed rather than hiding the lower composition behind high-backed furniture. In a study or guest bedroom, positioning the wallpaper behind a simple low desk or sofa bed creates an inviting, lighthearted atmosphere without overwhelming the rest of the decor.

Styling it

We recommend letting the expressive character of the artwork lead the room while keeping the surrounding decor clean and grounded. Simple contemporary furniture with soft curves or clean Scandinavian silhouettes works naturally alongside the graphic cardboard box in the foreground. Natural wood finishes, such as light ash, birch, or warm oak, echo the cardboard interior tones and soften the contrast. To let the mural wallpaper remain the star, avoid busy patterns in nearby cushions and rugs, choosing solid weaves or subtle textures instead.

Colour combinations

The artwork's palette is grounded in deep forest green, crisp white, charcoal grey, and the warm cardboard brown visible inside the box flaps, accented by the cat's soft pink nose and amber-tinted eyes. To create a balanced scheme around the wallpaper, we suggest pairing adjacent walls with soft warm off-whites or chalky pale greys that reflect the white box and cat markings. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, pulling out a matching deep botanical green for surrounding walls, woodwork, or trim adds wonderful visual depth. Terracotta, cinnamon, or warm ochre accents in throws and soft furnishings also tie in effortlessly with the warm inner cardboard tones.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to match your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering versatile solutions for homeowners and renters looking to bring distinctive art into their living spaces.