Wallpaper - Collecting Pollen

Designed by Kate Jarvik Birch, our Collecting Pollen wallpaper mural brings an intimate moment from nature into dramatic focus. The composition captures a honeybee resting atop a vibrant dandelion flower, set against a solid, deep black backdrop that creates striking visual contrast. Painted-looking brushstrokes and warm layered tones of golden yellow, amber, and soft ochre give the petals tactile depth, while delicate translucent wings and fine insect details draw the eye inward. Made to measure and completely PVC-free, this design turns a wall into an expressive focal point with a distinct artistic feel.

In the room

Because of its bold contrast and focused macro scale, we see this wall mural working particularly well as a dedicated feature wall. In a living room or dining room, positioning the mural along a main uninterrupted wall allows the sweeping yellow petals and rich dark background to anchor the entire space. It also brings strong character to a study or creative home office, where the close-up natural motif offers a warm, graphic backdrop behind a desk or reading chair.

In rooms with plenty of natural daylight, the warm golden and orange brushwork stands out with remarkable clarity against the deep background. Under softer ambient lighting in the evening, the yellow hues take on a cosier glow, making the surrounding room feel grounded and intimate.

Styling it

To let the wallpaper carry the visual weight, we would balance it with relatively calm, understated furnishings. Clean-lined mid-century or modern furniture pieces work wonderfully alongside the graphic clarity of the design.

For surrounding surfaces, warm wood finishes like mid-tone oak or walnut complement the golden tones of the dandelion flower without competing for attention. We would keep large upholstery pieces in neutral charcoal, warm off-white, or textured grey so the vivid floral composition remains the clear centrepiece of the room.

Colour combinations

The design centres on a rich palette of bright yellow, warm amber, and ochre petals, grounded by a deep black background and subtle accents of muted green and soft violet in the flower base.

When decorating adjacent walls and woodwork, we recommend pulling from the softer, neutral elements of the palette:

• Muted charcoal or off-black creates a sophisticated, continuous look across adjacent walls or built-in joinery.
• Warm cream or soft linen paint tones on flanking walls soften the overall contrast while letting the golden yellows pop.
• Subtle earthy ochre accents in cushions or ceramics can tie the wider room back to the heart of the flower.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure according to your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives depth to every design. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a versatile decorating solution suited to a wide range of homes and living spaces.