Wallpaper - Paper Bag I

Our Paper Bag I wallpaper brings a graphic collage motif to life through layered newspaper and magazine clippings, playful polka dots, and crisp typography. Created by Avery Tillmon, this design centres on an illustrated handbag detailed with black-and-white patterns and bold black handles, surrounded by scattered letter tiles on an eggshell white and beige backdrop. The mix of newsprint texture, geometric shapes, and high-contrast monochrome tones creates an expressive, art-led focal point for modern interiors. As with all Wallism wallpapers, this made-to-measure design is PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

We like this design as a statement wall where its graphic composition can be appreciated in full. In a dressing room, creative home office, or study, positioning the wallpaper along an open wall behind a desk or open shelving gives the typography and layered paper details room to stand out without competing with heavy furniture. For a living room or teenage bedroom, we think it works best on a focal wall where the high-contrast black and white motifs can anchor the space while keeping the surrounding walls quieter.

Styling it

Because our design carries significant visual energy through its collage elements, we suggest keeping the surrounding furniture relatively clean-lined and understated. Contemporary pieces with simple silhouettes prevent the room from feeling cluttered, allowing the graphic artwork to remain the central feature.

To complement the monochrome aesthetic, we would introduce matte black metal accents in lighting or shelving to echo the dark handles and polka dots. For a softer balance, unvarnished light wood furniture or smooth neutral surfaces pair naturally with the paper-like background without introducing competing patterns.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper relies on deep black, crisp white, and an eggshell beige foundation derived from the printed clippings.

To build around it, we recommend pairing the design with soft off-white, warm stone, or muted putty on adjoining walls and woodwork to maintain a bright, cohesive interior. For a more graphic and defined look, framing the wall with charcoal or soft black skirtings and architraves highlights the contrast in the motif. If you prefer to add colour through furnishings, muted accent tones like ochre or dusty olive provide warmth while respecting the artwork's neutral base.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

At Wallism, we produce PVC-free wall murals on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering decorating options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.