Wallpaper - I Made It Thick And Oily

Our I Made It Thick And Oily wallpaper brings a vibrant, expressive abstract oil painting character directly to the wall. The composition layers visible, impasto-style brushstrokes across a vivid palette of bright orange, deep red, luminous yellow, vivid pink, and contrasting accents of light blue. In some sections, the tones blend into smooth gradients, while in others the paint strokes remain distinct with the visual effect of heavy, textured ridges. It creates an energetic, gallery-inspired focal point with genuine artistic presence. As with all our wall murals, this design is made to measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a living room or dedicated home art studio where you want the walls to carry creative energy. Because the composition is bold and dynamic, giving it a wide, uninterrupted feature wall allows the full movement of the sweeping brushstrokes to unfold without feeling crowded. In a larger living space, placing it behind a main sofa anchors the seating zone while letting the vibrant colour transitions remain visible from across the room. The balance between warm oranges and crisp blue accents creates visual depth that holds interest in both bright daylight and softer evening lighting.

Styling it

To let the expressive brushwork remain the hero of the space, we suggest balancing the wall with clean-lined contemporary furniture rather than competing decorative patterns.

• Choose furniture with grounded, solid forms in dark charcoal, crisp off-white, or warm natural wood to provide a calm anchor against the energetic artwork.
• Introduce understated textiles such as a plain woven rug and simple curtains in neutral tones, which let the intense palette on the wall take centre stage without overwhelming the room.
• Echo the secondary colours of the design through a few deliberate decorative pieces, such as a cobalt or light blue ceramic bowl and deep red cushions.

Colour combinations

Our design is built on a rich foundation of bright orange, dark orange, and deep red, enlivened by bold yellow, vivid pink, and light blue. When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, and large surfaces, soft warm off-whites or pale stone create a clean, contemporary frame that keeps the room open and luminous. For a bolder, more dramatic look, pairing the mural with deep terracotta or muted navy on adjacent walls draws out the depth of the darker paint strokes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard fixed-size rolls. Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and produced on a paper that features a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, giving you a smooth decorating experience whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.