Wallpaper - The Opening Note

Our The Opening Note wallpaper, created by Kate Jarvik Birch, captures the fluid pour of rich red wine into a stem glass against a cool, painterly blue-teal backdrop. What we particularly like about this design is the bold graphic energy and expressive brushwork, where deep burgundy tones, bright red highlights, and crisp glass reflections stand out in dramatic contrast. It brings an artistic, welcoming atmosphere to social spaces in the home. Like all our wall murals, this design is made to measure and completely PVC-free, with a subtle structure in the wallpaper paper that adds depth to the printed artwork.

In the room

We see this mural wallpaper working especially well as a focal point in a dining room, kitchen, or dedicated home bar area. Because the motif is a large-scale, dynamic composition with a clear direction of movement from the pouring bottle down into the glass, it naturally draws the eye and gives character to an accent wall. In an open-plan kitchen and dining space, placing this design on the wall alongside a dining table or behind a drinks sideboard immediately defines that area for entertaining.

Styling it

To balance the bold contrast and strong painterly style of the artwork, we would keep the surrounding furniture grounded with clean silhouettes. Deep walnut, dark oak, or black painted cabinetry pair naturally with the dark bottle and rich wine tones, while brass or warm metallic hardware can echo the warmth in the red palette. Keeping larger textiles and seating in solid textures rather than competing patterns will allow the mural to remain the clear visual centrepiece of the room.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres on deep burgundy, ruby red, and glossy black accents, offset by the calming blue-green wash of the background. For adjacent painted walls, soft muted teals, slate blues, or deep charcoal tones create an enveloping, moody atmosphere that extends the background of the mural. If you prefer a lighter, more open look, warm off-white, pale linen, or soft grey on neighbouring walls will frame the rich reds cleanly without competing.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed rolls.

Our wall murals are printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang. Whether you are decorating your own home or personalising a rented space, we offer wallpaper options suited to different rooms and living situations.