Wallpaper - Samarkand Ferns, Periwinkle

Our Samarkand Ferns wallpaper, originally conceived by French designer E. A. Séguy, brings together structured geometry and fluid Art Nouveau botanicals. Stylised fern leaves in deep navy and soft green unfurl across off-white rectangular panels, each framed with delicate dashed borders against a periwinkle blue ground. The vertical arrangement introduces a balanced architectural rhythm to a room, while the painterly foliage adds organic movement. Custom-printed as made-to-measure wall murals on our PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, this design brings a distinctive graphic heritage to modern walls.

In the room

Because the design uses a structured vertical repeat, we find it works exceptionally well in rooms where you want to emphasise ceiling height or bring clear organisation to the wall plane. In a compact powder room or bathroom, wrapping all four walls creates a tailored, decorative envelope where the interplay between the crisp panels and swirling ferns can be appreciated up close.

In larger living spaces, bedrooms, or hallways, our wallpaper makes a refined statement behind a low-backed sofa, a headboard, or along an entryway. The repeating vertical frames naturally anchor the space without feeling heavy, allowing the design to sit comfortably whether you decide to paper an entire room or introduce it across an accent wall.

Styling it

The blend of geometric framing and organic foliage gives you plenty of flexibility when choosing surrounding furnishings. We would pair this wallpaper with mid-century modern silhouettes or classic heritage pieces that echo its balanced proportions. Clean-lined furniture in warm medium wood tones, such as walnut or teak, provides an earthy anchor against the cool periwinkle ground.

To let the pattern remain the focal point, keep larger upholstered pieces relatively simple. Matte black accents or dark iron fittings will pick up the deep navy linework within the fern panels, while brushed bronze or muted brass hardware can introduce a warm metallic touch that complements the soft cream background.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper itself combines a calm periwinkle blue base with cream panels, muted mossy greens, and dark navy accents.

When choosing paint colours for woodwork, skirting boards, or adjacent walls, we suggest working with soft off-whites and pale stone shades to mirror the inner panel colour. For a deeper, more atmospheric look, pulling out the dark navy for doors or built-in cabinetry creates a striking, deliberate contrast. If you prefer a gentle tonal approach, muted sage greens or dusty slate blues will harmonise naturally with the botanical foliage.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering reliable decorating solutions for homeowners and renters alike.