Wallpaper - Those Odd Fellas

Created by Tanja Smedh, our Those Odd Fellas wallpaper brings together a dreamlike, surreal collage of expressive faces and strange characters set against a deep navy blue background. At the centre, a figure in a sharp-toothed costume commands the composition, surrounded by exaggerated portraits, floating shapes, and an ink-sketched clock with Roman numerals. The grainy texture and layered drawing elements give the artwork a moody, handcrafted feel that draws the eye across every detail. Produced as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design is straightforward to hang and brings a distinctly artistic edge to your interior.

In the room

Because of the narrative density and dramatic scale of the artwork, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a dedicated creative space, home studio, or an eclectic living area. Giving the mural an uninterrupted wall allows the complete assembly of characters and sketch-like details to be viewed without disruption. In spaces with soft evening lighting or focused spotlights, the deep navy and cyan tones gain an enveloping, atmospheric quality that anchors the entire room.

Styling it

When styling a room around such an expressive wall mural, we suggest balancing the detailed artwork with clean, contemporary silhouettes. Low-profile furniture ensures the central figures remain fully visible, whilst simple lines prevent the space from feeling cluttered.

To complement the postmodern, collage-inspired character of the motif, introduce subtle tactile contrasts through smooth dark painted finishes or raw metal accents. Keeping surrounding decorative objects relatively restrained allows the artwork to serve as the undisputed focal point of the interior.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built upon an evocative palette of deep navy blue, cool slate tones, pale cyan, and crisp white line work.

To create a cohesive scheme, consider drawing out the darker midnight tones on adjacent walls, doors, or skirting boards for a moody, wrap-around atmosphere. Alternatively, pairing the mural with clean off-white or soft grey surfaces creates a stark, gallery-like contrast that makes the blue figures stand out vividly. Darker timber tones and muted indigo accents also harmonize naturally with the shadowed background.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. Each design is printed on durable, PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that feels refined and natural on the wall. We design our wall murals to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options suited to homeowners and renters alike.