Wallpaper - Block Print Water Lily Stripes, Lichen

Our Block Print Water Lily Stripes wallpaper in Lichen presents an elegant, symmetrical botanical composition with a handcrafted block-print aesthetic. Created by RNM Arts, the motif features stylised water lilies, buds, and delicate lily pads fanning outwards in an Art Nouveau-inspired bouquet, connected by slender vertical floral spines. Rendered in muted lichen green and soft olive tones against a gently textured, pale mossy background with subtle vertical streaking, the pattern offers a balanced, rhythmic stripe structure. We make this design made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, creating a refined wall covering that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

The repeating vertical arrangement and balanced motif make this design particularly adaptable across different spaces. In a bedroom or dining room, we like how the vertical flow draws the eye upward, bringing a sense of height and understated order to the walls. Because the contrast between the lichen green linework and the pale background is soft and harmonious, it works beautifully across all four walls of a room without overwhelming the interior.

We also see this working exceptionally well in an entryway, hallway, or guest cloakroom, where the delicate block-print detailing can be appreciated up close. In a living room or home study, the design creates a calm, tailored backdrop behind low-backed seating, a writing desk, or open shelving, allowing the decorative floral symmetry to remain visible.

Styling it

The heritage botanical character and Art Nouveau lines lend themselves naturally to traditional, cottage, and classic contemporary interiors. When styling this wallpaper, we suggest pairing it with warm, natural timber furniture such as honey oak, walnut, or antique pine, which enriches the earthy green undertones.

To complement the delicate line work of the motif, keep surrounding upholstery and soft furnishings grounded in tactile, unpatterned fabrics like textured linen, brushed cotton, or wool bouclé in cream, oatmeal, or muted olive. Matte brass, antique bronze, or brushed black metal accents on lighting and hardware provide a crisp definition that balances the fluid botanical curves.

Colour combinations

The palette of this wallpaper is defined by soft lichen green, pale olive, and a subtle sage-tinted cream background. When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, and skirting boards, we recommend drawing directly from these muted botanical tones.

For a soft, cohesive feel, off-whites with warm, yellow-green undertones, pale stone, or soft parchment on adjacent walls and ceilings create an airy atmosphere. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping look, paint the surrounding architraves, picture rails, or cabinetry in a deeper olive green, moss, or muted forest green. For accent colours in soft furnishings, earthy ochre, dusky rose, and warm terracotta contrast subtly with the lichen tones.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order to your exact specifications helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wall murals and wallpapers tailored to homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces with confidence.