Wallpaper - Penny Farthing

Our Penny Farthing wallpaper by Deborah Revell brings a striking 19th-century silhouette into sharp contemporary focus. The design captures a classic vintage cycle in clean photographic detail, pairing an oversized spoked front wheel with its compact rear counterpart. The white frame and delicate spokes sit against a brilliant white background, while the black saddle, handlebars, pedals, and slender tyres create crisp, graphic definition. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an artistic, nostalgic accent to your walls.

In the room

We love how this design commands attention as a standalone focal point. Because the bicycle motif has an expansive, sculptural presence, we suggest placing it on a wider, uninterrupted feature wall where the full scale of both wheels can be appreciated. In a dedicated home office, study, or creative studio, positioning the wallpaper behind a desk or work table instantly creates an engaging, thoughtful atmosphere. The high proportion of clean white background keeps the surrounding space feeling open and airy, making it just as effective in compact studies as in larger open-plan living areas.

Styling it

The graphic contrast of pure white and solid black makes this wallpaper exceptionally versatile to style. We recommend balancing the crisp lines of the cycle with natural materials and architectural furniture.

• Pair with warm wooden furniture, such as natural ash, pale birch, or mid-century teak, to introduce organic warmth against the bright white ground.
• Echo the fine black detailing of the handlebars and saddle with matte black desk lamps, slim metal shelving, or clean-lined picture frames.
• Introduce tactile textures through a natural jute or low-pile wool rug, which grounds the space without competing for visual attention.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built entirely on a clean palette of brilliant white, deep black, and subtle silver tones in the spokes. To make the motif stand out effortlessly, we recommend painting adjacent walls in soft off-whites, gentle warm greys, or muted stone tones. If you prefer a bolder interior scheme, rich heritage shades like deep forest green, classic navy, or warm charcoal on surrounding woodwork and furniture create a sophisticated backdrop that complements the 19th-century character.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. This custom approach ensures the motif fits your space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard rolls. All of our mural wallpapers are produced on high-quality, PVC-free paper that features a subtle surface texture and is designed to be straightforward to hang.