Wallpaper - Shiny New Shoes

In our Shiny New Shoes wallpaper mural, created by Kate Jarvik Birch, a pair of glossy red high-heeled shoes sits front and centre against a cool, painterly backdrop of soft blue and light purple. The oil-painted visual style gives the composition a rich, expressive depth, with the reflective floor casting subtle painted shadows beneath the vibrant crimson heels. This striking pop-art motif brings an immediate focal point to any interior looking for bold character and a hint of retro glamour. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well in spaces dedicated to personal style and creativity, such as a dressing room, walk-in wardrobe, bedroom, or home art studio. Because the design centres on a single, graphic motif with generous space around the shoes, it functions exceptionally well as a feature wall behind a low bed frame or along a dedicated dressing area. In a bedroom or dressing space, we recommend placing it on an uninterrupted wall where the full scale of the artwork and its painterly reflections can be viewed without tall wardrobes breaking up the composition.

Styling it

To let the artwork take centre stage, we would keep the surrounding furniture sleek and intentional.

• Pair the vibrant red heels with clean, contemporary furniture featuring polished chrome, black metal, or dark lacquered finishes that echo the design's retro, Hollywood glam aesthetic.
• Balance the bold focal point by choosing simple, unpatterned fabrics in cool tones or deep charcoal for bedding, cushions, or occasional seating.
• Keep wall decor on adjacent walls minimal, allowing the strong pop-art character of the mural to command visual attention.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres around the rich crimson and deep red of the glossy shoes, balanced by the cooler backdrop of chalky blue, pale lilac, and crisp highlights. When decorating around this design, we suggest introducing slate grey, off-white, or muted navy on adjacent painted walls to support the cool background. For a more dramatic, high-contrast scheme, bringing small accents of matching cherry red or deep burgundy into lamps, soft furnishings, or decorative objects creates an intentional link to the central motif.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, and they are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.