Wallpaper - Step It Up IV

Our Step It Up IV wallpaper by Avery Tillmon brings together graphic fashion illustration and mixed-media collage. A pointed black high-heeled shoe with silver-laced eyelets forms the central focus, set across layered newspaper and magazine clippings in tones of charcoal grey, black, white, and warm beige. The combination of clean lines and textured print fragments gives the composition a sharp, contemporary look with an urban edge. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers with a subtle structure in the paper, this design makes an expressive statement while keeping to a calm, neutral palette.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a dressing room, bedroom, or creative home studio. Because the footwear illustration and typographical collage have a strong central focus, the wallpaper benefits from a relatively uninterrupted wall where the full artwork remains clearly visible. In a bedroom, placing it behind a low headboard allows the upper composition to stand out without competing with furniture lines. In a dressing area or teenage room, the fashion-led motif introduces an expressive character that immediately defines the space.

Styling it

To balance the graphic detail of the collage, we suggest pairing this wallpaper with furniture that has clean, understated silhouettes.

• Choose streamlined furniture in black, charcoal, or light neutral finishes so the visual detail of the newspaper print remains the focal point.
• Introduce subtle metallic accents, such as brushed steel or polished chrome, to echo the silver eyelet detailing in the shoe illustration.
• Keep surrounding textiles simple and textured rather than heavily patterned, allowing the graphic monochrome contrast on the wall to anchor the interior.

Colour combinations

The artwork is built around a neutral monochrome base of charcoal grey, deep black, off-white, and warm beige newspaper tones. For surrounding walls and woodwork, soft off-whites, warm greys, or muted stone shades complement the background collage naturally. If you want a more dramatic setting, deeper charcoal or soft black on adjoining architectural elements creates a confident, modern frame for the mural.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. 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 a simple way to bring bespoke character into your home.