Wallpaper - Overlap II

Our Overlap II wallpaper by Mike Schick features an abstract geometric composition of translucent, overlapping squares rendered with a delicate watercolour-like appearance. Arranged in a balanced grid against a warm off-white ground, the square blocks interlock to reveal subtle shifts where pastel tones meet, blending sky blue, aquamarine, muted turquoise, and soft slate grey. The gentle painterly washes and visible pigment pooling give the geometric structure a light, tranquil presence rather than a rigid graphic edge. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working beautifully in a dedicated home study or a quiet reading corner where its clean geometry and gentle palette create a focused, composed backdrop. Because the pattern relies on large square blocks with translucent intersections, we like giving it a relatively uninterrupted wall area behind a desk or low sideboard so the full composition can be appreciated without being heavily broken up by tall furniture.

In smaller or more compact rooms, the lighter pastel tones and generous negative space around the motif keep the wall feeling open and airy. With good natural daylight, the subtle tonal gradations within the blue and grey washes become especially noticeable, while softer ambient lighting in the evening brings out the calming, tranquil character of the palette.

Styling it

To keep the serene, minimalist character of the motif intact, we would pair this wallpaper with simple, clean-lined furnishings and understated materials.

• Choose pale, natural timbers such as birch, ash, or light blonde oak for desks, shelving, or side tables to echo the airy lightness of the pastel ground.
• Introduce textiles in plain weaves, such as untreated linen or soft wool in oatmeal and chalky grey, which ground the room without competing with the watercolour washes.
• Keep decorative accents pared back, perhaps selecting matte stoneware ceramics or brushed stainless steel details that reflect the cool blue and slate tones in the design.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on soft aquamarine blue, gentle sky blue, and muted slate grey set against an off-white paper tone. When choosing surrounding colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or larger painted furniture, we suggest working with soft neutral off-whites or pale stone grey to allow the watercolour blocks to remain the primary feature. For a subtly deeper contrast that picks up on the darker overlapping areas, slate grey or dusty blue on baseboards and shelving can frame the wallpaper beautifully while preserving a calm, cohesive atmosphere throughout the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper that features a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.