Wallpaper - Peacock Allegory I Blue

Our Peacock Allegory I Blue wallpaper by Daphne Brissonnet brings together an elegant peacock perched among graceful flowering branches against a deep sapphire blue ground. Subtle paisley watermark motifs and soft script in the background add visual depth to the watercolour-style painting, while the bird's plumage displays delicate turquoise, white, gold and soft green details. As with all our wall murals, it is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We find this design works exceptionally well as a focal feature in spaces dedicated to rest and quiet contemplation. In a bedroom, placing it on the wall behind the bed frame creates an immediate artistic centrepiece, where the upright posture of the peacock and the sweeping branches draw the eye upward. In a home library or living room, we like to position it across a prominent, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full detail of the bird and floral branches can be appreciated without being crowded by heavy shelving or oversized furniture. Because the deep sapphire background carries significant visual weight, generous natural daylight or well-placed reading lamps will help bring out the lighter watercolour washes across the blossom petals and plumage.

Styling it

To balance the expressive, painterly nature of the design, we recommend keeping surrounding furnishings simple and refined. Soft, light upholstery in cream or chalky neutral tones provides a clean contrast that allows the blues in the wall mural to remain the focal point. For timber elements, warm tones such as antique walnut or mid-tone cherry complement the delicate ochre and gold accents in the plumage and stems, adding a heritage feel without overwhelming the space. Matte ceramic accessories or unlacquered brass hardware can also pick up on the classic, Rococo-inspired character of the motif.

Colour combinations

The design is built on a rich sapphire blue base, accented by shades of sky blue, teal, soft gold, sage green and crisp white. When considering adjoining walls and painted woodwork, we suggest soft, muted shades that do not compete with the saturated ground. A soft porcelain white or chalk grey on neighbouring walls keeps the room feeling balanced, while a deep navy or midnight blue trim can frame the wallpaper in a more dramatic, immersive fashion. For textiles and decorative details, gentle ochre, warm biscuit or soft celadon green draw out the smaller painted highlights within the illustration.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made to measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. This bespoke approach ensures the design suits your space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess material during production.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer an accessible way to transform living spaces, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.