Wallpaper - Leaning a Little East

Our Leaning a Little East wallpaper by Shirley Novak captures three bold red-orange poppies leaning gracefully on green stems across a divided olive-green background. Painted with textured, expressive brushwork, the floral motif is complemented by subtle splashes of red, blue, and orange paint alongside a grounding black rectangular block on the right. What we particularly like about this design is how it balances the fluid nature of contemporary floral art with modernist graphic structure. Made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, this mural wallpaper brings warmth, artistic character, and balanced colour to any feature wall.

In the room

Because the composition has a strong focal point and deliberate asymmetry, we see this working exceptionally well on an open feature wall in a living room, dining room, or bedroom. Giving the design a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall allows the full movement of the leaning stems and the contrast of the divided background to be seen at its best. In a study or home office, placing this behind a desk creates an engaging, art-led backdrop without overwhelming the space. The design also works beautifully in an entry or hallway, where the warm earthy tones and red-orange blossoms provide a welcoming, considered visual anchor.

Styling it

We suggest pairing this wallpaper with furniture that has clean, contemporary lines to complement the graphic structure in the background. Warmer wood tones, such as mid-tone oak or teak, echo the earthy warmth of the palette nicely. To let the expressive painterly flowers remain the focal point, keep surrounding textiles relatively quiet, choosing simple woven cushions or neutral curtains rather than competing patterns. Matte black metal accents on lighting or chair frames tie in naturally with the dark rectangular block within the design.

Colour combinations

The design is defined by rich red-orange poppy tones, deep green stems, and a divided backdrop of soft and deeper olive green, accented with small flecks of blue and a solid black block. Around the wall, we recommend working with muted olive, warm moss, or soft stone on adjacent walls to extend the earthy foundation. If you prefer higher contrast, off-white or charcoal trim will frame the artwork cleanly, while deeper rust or terracotta cushions can draw out the rich vibrancy of the petals.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.