Wallpaper - Mexican Wood

Our Mexican Wood wallpaper brings together horizontally arranged wooden planks painted in lively tones of blue, turquoise, yellow, pink, and red. Designed by Tono Balaguer, the motif captures the look of weathered painted timber, with natural grain and textural variations showing through each colourful slat. The alternating board widths and rich palette give the pattern a playful, eclectic character with a distinct rustic edge. Produced as made-to-measure murals on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design offers an expressive feature wall that instantly energises an interior.

In the room

Because the horizontal boards create a strong linear rhythm and carry vibrant colour contrast, we find this wallpaper works especially well on a defined feature wall. In a playroom or teenage room, the bold colours bring an upbeat, creative backdrop that feels relaxed and cheerful. It is also well suited to casual spaces such as a holiday home or summer house, where the rustic timber aesthetic complements an informal layout. Giving the design a relatively uninterrupted wall allows the full sequence of painted planks to stretch out naturally across the space.

Styling it

When styling around such an energetic palette, we like to keep the large pieces grounded to let the wall remain the focal point:

• Choose simple, understated furniture in neutral painted finishes or natural light wood to balance the intensity of the horizontal colour bands.
• Introduce eclectic or contemporary accessories that subtly pick up one of the accent shades, like a turquoise table lamp or a muted red cushion, rather than trying to match every tone.
• Avoid competing patterned upholstery or busy wall decor, allowing the horizontal lines of the timber motif to define the room's visual structure.

Colour combinations

The motif features an energetic mix of bright blue, turquoise, sunshine yellow, vibrant pink, and deep red set against warm wooden undertones. To frame the wallpaper without overwhelming the room, we suggest pairing it with clean, warm off-white, soft sandy beige, or a very pale grey on adjacent walls and woodwork. If you prefer a richer, more immersive scheme, pulling out one of the deeper tones such as dusty denim blue or warm terracotta for surrounding paintwork creates a cohesive and grounded feel.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions. Custom production means you receive murals tailored to your specific wall size, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives our designs a refined look on the wall. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.