Wallpaper - Pretty Bird II

Our Pretty Bird II wallpaper reimagines a vintage postcard layout, pairing an illustrated heron in rich burnt orange, blue, and green plumage with authentic archival ephemera. Designed by Deborah Revell, the composition features the bird standing among lily pads and reeds, set against a delicate faded sketch of a watery landscape, handwritten script, classic postage stamps, and a 1925 Roma Ferrovia postmark. The earthy palette and detailed etching-style line work give the design a distinct artistic character that feels collected over time. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a study, home library, or dedicated reading room where detailed imagery can be appreciated up close. Because the motif includes both the central bird illustration and intricate postal markings across the backdrop, we recommend hanging it on a wall that receives good natural daylight, helping the finer handwritten script and subtle landscape sketches remain clearly legible.

In a study or library, placing our wallpaper behind a desk or beside open bookshelves gives the space a thoughtful, layered feel. The rich burnt orange and earthy tones carry enough visual presence to define a single accent wall, but the balance of open postcard space and delicate line work also allows it to wrap around a smaller room without feeling heavy or crowded.

Styling it

To complement the vintage character of our mural wallpapers, we would pair this design with warm interior elements that echo its historical charm.

• Choose warm or darker wood furniture, such as antique desks, rich walnut shelving, or vintage occasional tables, which naturally ground the earthy orange tones.
• Layer in tactile upholstery like aged leather or muted velvet seating in warm olive or deep navy to bring out the subtle feathers in the plumage.
• Keep wall lighting warm and atmospheric, using brass or antiqued metal reading lamps to highlight the postal stamps and illustrative details in the evening.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres around rich burnt orange, warm earthy tones, soft pond greens, and muted blues, supported by the creamy parchment background of the postcard.

For adjacent walls and woodwork, we recommend gentle parchment tones, warm off-whites, or soft muted greens drawn from the reeds and lily pads. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping interior, deep terracotta, warm tobacco brown, or subtle navy on trims and painted cabinetry will highlight the distinctive tones in the heron's feathers.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our mural designs on PVC-free wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the print. Our wallpapers are straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters looking to bring personality to their walls.