Wallpaper - Outdoor Chess, Chartreuse

Our Outdoor Chess, Chartreuse wallpaper by RNM Arts reimagines a traditional chessboard setting with an expressive, outdoor feel. Set across a classic chequered grid of lively chartreuse green and soft off-white squares, oversized chess pieces in deep black and pale stone emerge from tufts of grass, accented by scattered paint splatters across the board. The graphic scale and playful composition bring distinct personality to any room, offering an inventive take on a classic pastime. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your specific wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

This pattern has a strong graphic rhythm that works remarkably well on an accent wall. In a games room, study, or teenager's bedroom, placing our wallpaper behind a desk, low shelving unit, or reading nook allows the tall chess pieces and grid structure to frame the space without feeling overwhelmed.

Because the chequered pattern creates distinct vertical and horizontal lines, we especially like it on wider, unbroken walls where the repeat of alternating black and white pieces has space to breathe. In a creative home office or hobby room, it brings character to the backdrop while keeping a structured, deliberate visual balance.

Styling it

When styling a room around this design, we suggest keeping larger furniture shapes clean and relatively understated so the wallpaper remains the focal point. Mid-toned or dark painted furniture anchors the black chess pieces effectively, while crisp white or off-white shelving echoes the lighter squares of the board.

To complement the graphic nature of the print, introduce simple textiles in solid colours or muted, small-scale textures rather than competing patterns. Matt black metal details, such as desk lamps, picture frames, or curtain poles, tie in naturally with the silhouette of the dark chess pieces.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on fresh chartreuse green, creamy off-white, and deep charcoal black, with delicate sage and olive accents in the grassy details.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and woodwork, a warm off-white or light stone keeps the room airy while letting the green grid take centre stage. For a moodier, more tailored scheme, pairing the wallpaper with a deep forest green, dark charcoal, or muted olive on surrounding trim or cabinetry creates an intentional, cohesive look.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure according to your precise wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard off-the-shelf rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer an accessible way to transform your interior, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.