Wallpaper - Big on Paisley Orange

Our Big on Paisley Orange wallpaper, created in collaboration with Danhui Nai, brings a vibrant 1970s energy to walls with its expressive teardrop motifs set over a warm, saturated orange backdrop. What we particularly like about this design is the balance between generous scale and intricate internal detail, where watercolour-like textures, soft teal curves, floral medallions, and scattered yellow and green floral accents mingle across the surface. The layered repeat gives the pattern a lively, fluid rhythm that catches the eye from across the room while offering plenty of fine detail up close. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your dimensions, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because of its expressive scale and cheerful personality, we love using this design in dedicated activity zones such as a creative hobby room or a vibrant playroom. The sweeping, swirling paisley forms keep the eye moving, making it a fantastic backdrop behind craft tables, low shelving, or open toy storage.

On a wider uninterrupted accent wall, the generous teardrop figures have ample space to loop and curl without interruption. In smaller or narrower rooms, we would consider wrapping the pattern across several walls to create a cosy, enveloping jewel-box setting. The painted visual texture and gentle variations in tone help break up large surface areas, keeping the wall feeling dynamic rather than flat.

Styling it

When styling around such a colourful and detailed paisley, we prefer furniture with simple silhouettes that let the pattern take centre stage. Clean, contemporary lines in natural light oak, painted warm white cabinetry, or mid-century retro sideboards offer an effortless visual anchor that balances the movement in the print.

For decorative accents, you can echo the vintage 1970s character by bringing in matte glazed ceramics or rattan storage baskets. If you want to introduce additional textiles into the room, we recommend solid cushions, flat-woven rugs, or plain floor-length curtains in muted teal, warm rust, or soft moss green rather than competing prints, allowing the wallpaper to remain the clear focal point.

Colour combinations

The design centres around a rich, deep orange background that immediately infuses the interior with warmth. Inside the motifs, you will find layers of seafoam and deep teal, sunny yellow accents, sage green, and earthy terracotta.

When picking paint colours for woodwork, skirting boards, or adjoining walls, a warm off-white or soft biscuit tone provides a quiet, complementary foundation that keeps the space airy. If you want a more cohesive, immersive palette, pulling the muted teal or a muted terracotta from the motifs onto adjacent walls or painted joinery will tie the whole room together beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

All our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the surface. We have developed our products to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing dependable wall decor solutions tailored to different homes, tastes, and living situations.