Wallpaper - Persephone

In Persephone by Kate Jarvik Birch, an expressive portrait emerges from a dense arrangement of layered botanicals and vivid blossoms. Gouache-like textures and painterly brushstrokes define the composition, blending deep indigo and teal foliage with coral pinks, warm ochre, and a bright green grasshopper resting beside the petals. The striking scale of the gaze brings an artful, narrative presence to the room, creating an immediate focal point. Like all of our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

We see this wall mural working especially well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full portrait and surrounding floral layers have space to unfold. In a living room or a creative home office, placing the mural behind a low sofa or a clean-lined desk allows the expressive face and botanical detail to stay completely visible.

The depth of the deep blue background gives the mural a rich presence in both bright daylight and softer evening lamplight. In a bedroom, positioning the mural behind the headboard creates an intimate, enveloping atmosphere, framing the bed with lush colour while letting the artwork serve as the visual anchor of the space.

Styling it

Because the artwork has a bold, painterly identity, we suggest pairing it with furniture that has clean silhouettes and grounding tones. Warm dark wood or understated painted finishes balance the vibrant coral and ochre tones nicely without competing for attention.

For surrounding soft furnishings, simple woven fabrics in neutral or muted tones keep the focus firmly on the wall mural. A touch of matte brass or dark metal hardware echoes the warmth of the floral accents while maintaining a considered, modern balance across the room.

Colour combinations

Our design features a rich palette of deep navy, teal, dusty pink, soft coral, yellow-ochre, and leafy greens, contrasted with crisp off-white petals.

To create a cohesive scheme around the mural, we would draw out the deeper midnight blue or muted teal for adjoining walls or woodwork when you want a dramatic, wrap-around feel. Alternatively, pairing the mural wallpaper with soft off-white or warm parchment on adjacent walls keeps the room light and open while allowing the vivid floral tones to stand out.

About our wallpaper

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

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. We offer wallpaper options designed to be straightforward to hang, making it simple to transform your interior whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.