Wallpaper - Moroccan Streets Tiled Alcove

Created by Yvette St. Amant, this architectural wallpaper design captures the delicate craftsmanship of traditional Moorish archways. The composition centres on an ornate horseshoe arch and alcove filled with intricate cinnamon brown lattice patterning, framed by soft pink painted-looking walls. Fine white filigree and floral borders outline the structure, bringing crisp definition and balance to the warm, earthy palette. What we particularly appreciate about this mural wallpaper is how the hand-painted watercolour-like appearance lends visual softness to the geometric forms. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the motif functions as an architectural trompe-l'œil feature, we find it works best positioned centrally on a main feature wall where the full arch can be appreciated without interruption. In a living room, placing this wallpaper directly behind a low-profile sofa or on an accent wall across from the seating area creates an immediate focal point that adds a sense of depth and structure to the interior.

The vertical emphasis of the archway also makes it a striking addition to a hallway, entryway, or dining space. In rooms with standard ceiling heights, the arched framing visually draws the eye upward, giving the space an open, bespoke feel. We recommend keeping larger storage furniture away from the centre of the wall so the intricate latticework inside the alcove remains unobstructed.

Styling it

To complement the heritage character and terracotta-pink tones of the design, we suggest pairing it with clean, grounded interior elements that allow the ornate details to stand out.

• Choose low-backed seating or sleek credenzas in natural mid-toned wood or neutral upholstery to anchor the room without obscuring the central arch.
• Bring in simple ceramic accents, unglazed clay pottery, or warm plaster decor to mirror the rustic, painted visual texture of the wall sections.
• Introduce understated metallic fixtures in aged bronze or brushed brass to echo the deep cinnamon brown linework without competing with its intricate motifs.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a warm, earthy core of cinnamon brown, dusty rose pink, and crisp decorative white. When decorating around this wallpaper, we love extending the soft plaster pink onto adjacent walls for a cohesive, enveloping feel, or opting for warm neutral whites and pale stone tones on skirting boards and cornicing to highlight the white architectural borders. Deeper espresso, rich terracotta, and charcoal accents on smaller decorative pieces provide a grounding contrast that ties back into the darker latticework.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free wallpaper paper that features a subtle physical structure on the surface. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer a simple way to transform your home with distinctive design.