Wallpaper - Vintage Birds

Our Vintage Birds wallpaper by Andrea Haase brings a layered botanical study into the home, featuring a striking orange and black bird perched gracefully amidst leafy green foliage. The composition weaves together rich clusters of burnt orange berries, a hanging ripe fig, and delicate red flowers with bright yellow centres, all resting over a muted green backdrop patterned with vintage postal markings and faded handwritten script. This thoughtful balance of detailed wildlife illustration and nineteenth-century archival ephemera creates an artistic, nostalgic atmosphere across the wall. Printed made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers an authentic historic character that feels both grounded and decorative.

In the room

We find this design works exceptionally well in living rooms, studies, and home libraries where a sense of quiet heritage feels natural. Because the botanical motifs and script have plenty of intricate detail, giving our wall murals a broader, relatively uninterrupted wall lets the entire narrative unfold without feeling crowded. In a study or library setting, positioning the design behind low bookcases or behind a reading desk keeps the focal bird and foliage visible whilst complementing surrounding books and collections. The earthy background palette also sits comfortably in rooms that receive softer daylight, where the subtle variations in the muted green and aged lettering remain clear and legible.

Styling it

To complement the nineteenth-century character of our mural wallpapers, we suggest pairing them with furnishings that carry a similar sense of history and warmth.

Darker wood pieces, such as antique mahogany, warm walnut, or aged oak, sit naturally alongside the rich earthy undertones in the illustration. When selecting upholstery and soft furnishings, lean towards textured woven textiles in muted russet, deep olive, or warm linen tones rather than high-contrast patterns that might compete with the botanical artwork. Simple brass or blackened metal hardware on nearby lighting and cabinetry provides a clean, understated finish that frames the illustrative details without distraction.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper draws primarily on a rich natural palette of burnt orange, deep olive and leafy greens, soft muted background green, and vivid touches of floral red and berry tones. To build a cohesive room around it, we recommend drawing out the soft, sage-tinted green of the backdrop for surrounding painted walls or architectural woodwork. Warm neutral tones like soft parchment or muted stone create a quiet, balanced frame on adjacent surfaces, while deep terracotta, rust, or forest green accents in cushions or curtains will gently highlight the plumage and fruit in the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls. Every order is printed on our PVC-free paper, featuring a subtle physical structure that lends depth to every design. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wallpapers provide flexible options to suit different homes and living spaces, whether you own your property or rent.