Wallpaper - Single Teardrop

Our Single Teardrop wallpaper, created by Kate Jarvik Birch, centers on an expressive close-up painting of a human eye. The iris blends vivid shades of blue, teal, green, and yellow around a deep dark pupil, contrasted by delicate long eyelashes and warm skin tones in soft pink and brown. A single glistening teardrop adds striking visual depth to the composition. As with all Wallism wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical paper structure.

In the room

Because the motif is an oversized, highly detailed composition, we think this design works best on a focal wall where the entire artwork can be appreciated without visual interruptions. In a modern living room or bedroom, giving this wall mural a clear central wall creates an immediate artistic presence. It also feels right at home in a dedicated art studio, dressing room, or a contemporary teenage bedroom, where expressive artwork can set the tone for the entire interior. Because the eye motif is bold and detailed, positioning it on a wall that is not overly obscured by tall wardrobes or high furniture ensures the full emotional impact remains visible.

Styling it

To balance such a powerful visual piece, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively understated and contemporary. Clean lines and minimalist silhouettes work particularly well alongside the expressive, painterly nature of the artwork. If you enjoy an eclectic maximalist style, you can introduce textured upholstery or layered accessories, but we suggest letting the wallpaper remain the undisputed focal point. Keeping larger furniture pieces in neutral tones prevents the room from feeling visually overwhelmed while letting the rich colors in the iris stand out.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a vibrant palette within the eye itself, including teal, saturated blue, green, and bright yellow, framed by gentle skin tones of blush pink and muted brown. When choosing paint for adjoining walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, pale pinks, or soft neutral tans create a calm backdrop that echoes the surrounding skin tones. For a more dramatic interior, drawing out the deep teal or navy blue from the iris onto adjacent walls or soft furnishings gives the space a grounded, immersive feel.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper. Each design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are created to be straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are decorating a family home or personalising a rented apartment, we offer wallpaper options suited to different spaces and lifestyles.