Wallpaper - Let's Play Cats

Our Let's Play Cats wallpaper, created by designer Becky Thorns, brings a charming and lighthearted rhythm to a room with a horizontal procession of playful cats. Illustrated with a soft watercolour-like feel and fine expressive outlines, each cat is captured in a distinct, joyful pose, from leaping and stretching to rolling on its back. The earthy palette combines warm cinnamon brown, ginger tones, soft grey, black-and-white patches, and deep charcoal set against a clean, open white background. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals with a subtle physical structure in the paper, this design offers an airy, characterful accent that feels both modern and whimsical.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in spaces that welcome a sense of fun and warmth, such as a nursery, children's playroom, toddler room, or a creative home office. Because the cats are arranged along an open horizontal baseline with generous negative space, we like using it on a wider uninterrupted wall where the full playful narrative can unfold. It makes an engaging feature wall behind a low cot, a child's bed, or a low reading bench, keeping the characterful illustrations visible without being cut off by tall furniture. In a living room or teenage room, the understated white ground and earthy cinnamon tones allow the pattern to feel design-led rather than overwhelming.

Styling it

To complement the whimsical yet restrained feel of the illustration, we would keep the surrounding decor clean, tactile, and natural.

Light-toned woods such as birch, ash, or pale oak sit beautifully alongside the cinnamon brown and earthy pigments in the cats, reinforcing a relaxed Scandinavian or contemporary boho aesthetic. We would choose low-profile furniture with soft, rounded edges to mirror the fluid lines of the artwork. Simple woven textiles, such as a neutral wool rug or unbleached cotton cushions, add comfortable warmth while letting the illustrated mural wallpapers remain the cheerful centrepiece of the space.

Colour combinations

The illustration centres on natural feline shades: warm cinnamon brown, soft sandy ginger, gentle cool grey, crisp black and white, and rich charcoal against an off-white backdrop.

For adjacent walls and skirting, we recommend soft warm whites, chalky creams, or pale linen tones to extend the bright, airy quality of the background. If you want to introduce more depth through painted woodwork, shelving, or upholstery, muted earthy tones like terracotta, warm fawn, or a soft pebble grey draw directly from the cats' coats and create a harmonious, grounded palette throughout the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored directly to your specific wall dimensions. Ordering to your exact measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives your walls a refined, natural finish. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals are crafted to help you transform your home with confidence, whether you are decorating a family nursery or refreshing a personal workspace.