Wallpaper - Shrines of Japan

Designed by Omar Escalante, our Shrines of Japan wallpaper brings a striking graphic interpretation of traditional architecture into the home. At the centre of the composition, a five-tiered pagoda in red and black rises against a large white circular backdrop and a calm pastel pink field. Cream five-petal flowers drift evenly across the scene, softening the clean architectural lines and flat colour blocks. The screenprint-inspired style creates a balanced focal point that feels both modern and grounded in historic aesthetic tradition. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design is simple to hang and creates an immediate visual identity in any interior.

In the room

Because the pagoda and circular motif create a defined central anchor, we particularly like this design on a main feature wall where the composition can be viewed in full. In a living room, placing it behind a low sofa allows the vertical spire and surrounding blossoms to remain completely visible. The graphic balance also works well in a bedroom, positioned behind a headboard to set a calm, ordered tone. For a dedicated meditation space or a creative teenage room, the symmetry of the design helps define the focus of the area without overwhelming the surrounding space.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with simple furniture shapes that echo its clean geometry. Low-profile pieces in warm wood or painted black finishes complement the graphic structure of the pagoda without competing with the central artwork. Keeping nearby textiles quiet in off-white or unbleached tones allows the pink background and red accents to remain the clear visual focus of the space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built around a palette of soft pastel pink, deep black, vermilion red, cream, and clean white. To complement these shades, adjacent walls work beautifully in soft off-white or very pale chalky blush tones that extend the backdrop. For accents across joinery, lighting, or smaller furniture, charcoal or rich black elements pick up the architectural linework of the pagoda, while muted terracotta or deep red details can subtly echo its roof tiers.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all of our designs on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, giving each print a refined finish on the wall. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters alike.