Wallpaper - Trade Off

Created by Pamela Munger, our Trade Off wallpaper brings together broad geometric planes and expressive, painterly brushwork in a balanced abstract composition. The design layers muted tones of dusty sage green, slate blue, soft lavender, deep burgundy, and warm terracotta against a pale, multi-tonal ground. Subtle visual textures and visible brushstrokes give the large shapes a layered depth, creating a calm yet confident focal point. Like all our mural wallpapers, Trade Off is made to measure to your wall dimensions and produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that hangs straightforwardly.

In the room

Because the composition relies on expansive, overlapping color blocks, we see Trade Off working particularly well across a wider, uninterrupted wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. Giving the mural generous horizontal space allows the full interplay between the cool slate and warm terracotta shapes to unfold without feeling crowded. In a living room, placing this design behind a low-profile sofa lets the upper arrangement of soft lavender and dusty green catch the eye, while in a home office, it establishes an engaging backdrop behind a desk. In spaces with good natural light, the subtle shifts between the cooler background tones and the richer earthy planes become especially distinct.

Styling it

To balance the strong geometric forms of the artwork, we would pair Trade Off with furniture featuring clean, low-slung lines and understated finishes. Mid-century modern or contemporary minimalist pieces in warm natural timbers, such as walnut or light ash, echo the earthy warmth of the terracotta and burgundy blocks without competing with the overall pattern. For surrounding soft furnishings, simple woven textures in neutral ecru or muted slate help ground the seating area while keeping visual attention on the wall.

Colour combinations

Trade Off incorporates a sophisticated palette of dusty green, slate blue, soft lavender, deep burgundy, and terracotta. For adjacent walls or architectural woodwork, we suggest choosing a soft off-white or a very pale grey-green drawn from the lighter sections of the background. If you want to create a richer, more enveloping feel, picking up the deeper burgundy or burnt terracotta on an accent chair, throw, or nearby joinery provides a handsome, deliberate link to the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design fits your space naturally while helping to reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our murals offer an accessible way to introduce curated art into your home.