Wallpaper - Antiquarian Study

Created by Katie Pertiet, our Antiquarian Study wallpaper brings nineteenth-century botanical illustration into a generous, mural-scale composition. Detailed botanical etchings of poppies, peonies, tulips, and delicate garden flowers rise against a textured, parchment-toned backdrop overlaid with faint antique script. Fluttering butterflies in soft shades of amber, dusty blue, and terracotta weave between the tall stems, balancing the fine line work of the blooms with subtle movement. The earthy coral, muted gold, and soft sage tones give the design a nostalgic, collected quality. Made-to-measure and PVC-free, our wallpaper paper features a subtle physical structure that complements the etched character of the artwork.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well on an uninterrupted wall in a bedroom, living room, or home library where the height of the floral stems can be appreciated in full. Because the flowers are anchored along the lower portion and rise gracefully upward, the composition creates a grounding effect without overwhelming the upper half of the wall. In a bedroom, placing this wall mural behind a low headboard allows the large poppy and peony heads to sit naturally at eye level. For a study or library, the vintage script and detailed etching style provide a quiet, scholarly atmosphere that pairs naturally with reading corners and low shelving.

Styling it

To let the intricate linework of our mural wallpapers take centre stage, we would keep surrounding furnishings understated and classic. Heritage-inspired pieces, such as a deep upholstered armchair, antique wood furniture, or a simple iron bed frame, sit very comfortably alongside this aesthetic. When choosing fabrics, matte textures like heavy linen or brushed wool in neutral, unpatterned finishes help balance the detailed engraving of the flowers. We would avoid competing botanical or floral prints in the same room, opting instead for quiet solids that let the wall mural remain the primary visual focal point.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a warm palette of earthy coral, terracotta, and ochre, balanced by sage green stems, a striking slate-blue blossom, and a warm, aged parchment background. For adjacent painted walls and woodwork, soft off-whites, warm stone, or muted bone tones create a gentle transition. If you prefer a richer contrast, pulling the deep sage green or a soft terracotta from the petals onto surrounding trim, skirting boards, or built-in joinery brings out the vintage character of the illustration without darkening the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang. Whether you are redecorating a family home or personalising a rental space, we offer wallpaper options suited to different rooms and living situations.