Wallpaper - The Deers Of Devon

Our The Deers Of Devon wallpaper brings together leaping stags, stylised trees and drifting autumnal foliage against a deep dark navy background. Designed by Julia Dreams, the motif draws on folk art and woven tapestry traditions, using bold graphic shapes and clean outlines rather than fine realism. Olive green deer with pale cream antlers leap symmetrically beneath a central tree crowned with warm ochre leaves, while smaller scattered leaves fill the composition with rhythm and movement. Printed as custom wall murals, our wallpapers are made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, creating a distinctive narrative feature for characterful residential interiors.

In the room

We particularly like how the balanced repeat gives this design a storybook presence without feeling chaotic. In a dining room or living room, it works wonderfully across a main feature wall behind a sideboard or dining table, where the symmetry of the central tree can anchor the entire layout. The rich contrast between the dark navy ground and the warm ochre foliage also makes it an engaging choice for a study, library or bedroom, bringing a grounded, enveloping atmosphere to spaces meant for quiet retreat.

Because the pattern has a clear repeating structure and medium visual scale, it can sit comfortably across multiple walls in smaller spaces like a powder room or hallway without overwhelming the area. On a wider uninterrupted wall, the full movement of the leaping stags becomes especially striking, letting the rhythmic dance of the animals and falling leaves unfold naturally.

Styling it

To complement the Arts and Crafts and folk-inspired character of the artwork, we would lean towards warm, natural materials and heritage details. Darker wood tones such as aged oak or walnut sit beautifully alongside the deep navy ground, echoing the woodland mood of the scene.

For surrounding furnishings, we suggest keeping larger upholstered pieces relatively calm in texture and tone, allowing the expressive illustration to remain the primary visual focus. A simple wool or flatweave rug in a muted oatmeal shade grounds the room effortlessly, while accents in warm brass or antiqued metal can quietly pick up the glowing ochre leaves in the canopy.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres around a balanced palette of deep navy blue, soft olive green, warm amber ochre and pale ivory white.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork or cornicing, we would draw directly from these tones. A creamy off-white or soft linen shade offers a clean, bright contrast against the dark background. For a richer, more enveloping scheme, colour-matching surrounding woodwork to the dark navy or a muted olive green creates a cohesive, heritage look that frames the mural wallpapers with quiet confidence.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wall murals based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers make it simple to bring distinctive design into your home.