Wallpaper - Umbrella After The Storm

Our Umbrella After The Storm wallpaper, created with artist Kate Jarvik Birch, captures a striking rainy scene defined by bold contrasts and painterly reflections. A figure in a vibrant red skirt and matching red heels carries a vivid red umbrella, walking across wet pavement where ripples and pooled water mirror the intense scarlet against deep charcoal, inky black, and cool slate tones. The expressive, gouache-like brushstrokes lend a dynamic artistic quality to the entire surface. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals with a subtle structure in the paper, this design brings an evocative, narrative presence to an accent wall.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the vertical reflection and water ripples have room to display their full painterly depth. In a hallway, entryway, or living room, placing this mural on the main focal wall creates an instant sense of movement and visual intrigue. Because the lower portion of the composition contains intricate watery reflections, we recommend keeping lower storage benches or low-profile consoles against the wall rather than tall, solid bookcases that might obscure the details. In a bedroom or guest room, positioning the wallpaper behind a simple headboard gives the room an expressive, atmospheric backdrop.

Styling it

To balance the bold red accents and deep, painterly tones in this design, we suggest pairing it with furniture and architectural elements that carry clean lines and understated finishes.

• Keep large furniture in quiet neutrals, such as charcoal grey, muted stone, or matte black, allowing the red focal points in the mural to stand out without competing for attention.
• Incorporate smooth materials like polished stone or matte ceramics to echo the fluid, reflective quality of the water in the artwork.
• Choose warm or medium wood finishes for flooring or side tables to introduce organic warmth against the cooler slate and blue-grey brushwork.

Colour combinations

The design centres on saturated primary red, accompanied by deep black, rich charcoal, soft cool slate, and muted warm ochre reflections in the puddles. When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls and trim, softer cool greys, chalky off-whites, or deep slate charcoals tie in naturally with the pavement tones. If you want to echo the warmth of the motif, subtle terracotta accents or deep burgundy textiles in cushions and throws can pick up on the vibrant red without overwhelming the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all of our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer flexible options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.