Wallpaper - Outdoor Chess, Slate

Our Outdoor Chess, Slate wallpaper pairs a classic chequerboard grid with oversized chess pieces emerging from tufts of grass, created by RNM Arts. The design plays with contrasting charcoal, mid-slate grey and off-white squares, accented with dynamic speckled splatter detailing across the lighter tiles. Kings, queens, rooks and pawns stand tall throughout the pattern, giving the repeating composition an intriguing storybook feel. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a graphic statement that brings distinct character to a room.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well as a focal point in a games room, study, teenager's bedroom or a dedicated reading nook. Because the checkerboard motif carries a defined geometry and high contrast, placing it on a main feature wall behind a desk or sofa allows the full scale of the chess pieces and grass silhouettes to stand out clearly. In a long hallway or staircase, the repeating vertical pieces and grid structure can create an engaging visual rhythm as you move past.

Styling it

To balance the graphic geometry of the chequerboard pattern, we recommend pairing the wall with furniture that features clean, tailored lines or rounded silhouettes. Dark painted joinery, matte black metal accents or deep charcoal shelving harmonize naturally with the slate tones in the design without competing for attention. Keeping nearby textiles and upholstery relatively understated, such as smooth wool weaves or plain woven cushions, ensures the detailed chess motifs remain the central focus.

Colour combinations

The pattern itself is built around a monochrome and stone-inspired palette of charcoal, slate grey, soft off-white and speckled graphite. When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork or cabinetry, a soft off-white paint provides a crisp and cohesive transition. For a moodier, more enveloping space, deep charcoal or muted slate grey drawn directly from the darker squares creates a striking, tone-on-tone setting.

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 with a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.