Wallpaper - Crisp

Crisp by Kate Jarvik Birch brings an expressive, painted still life into the modern interior. Our wallpaper features two whole apples and freshly sliced wedges arranged on a light surface, defined by bold brushwork, glossy highlights, and striking violet-blue cast shadows set against a deep navy background. The interplay between warm red, golden yellow, and cool shadow tones creates a confident, artful presence on the wall. Produced as made-to-measure wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings a painterly focal point to dining spaces and contemporary living areas.

In the room

Because of its painterly scale and defined composition, we see this wall mural working particularly well on a main dining room wall, in an open kitchen-diner, or behind a relaxed breakfast nook. The strong contrast between the deep navy backdrop and the vibrant fruit makes it an engaging feature wall that naturally draws the eye. In a wider room, giving the design an uninterrupted wall allows the full still-life composition and graphic cast shadows to sit comfortably in the space without feeling crowded by high furniture.

Styling it

When styling around this mural wallpaper, we suggest letting the artwork lead the visual interest of the room. Pairing the wall with clean-lined furniture, such as a simple timber dining table or modern painted chairs, balances the expressive brushstrokes without competing for attention.

To complement the rich, painterly feel, low-sheen ceramics or simple glassware on open shelving echo the still-life theme in a relaxed, contemporary way.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on deep navy, burgundy, and warm cadmium red, balanced by golden yellow, soft sage tones on the apple slices, and cool lilac-blue shadows.

For surrounding painted walls and woodwork, we recommend pulling out the quieter shades from the composition. A soft, cool off-white or pale chalk grey on adjacent walls keeps the space feeling bright and lets the wallpaper take centre stage. For a moodier, more enveloping scheme, matching surrounding trim or cabinetry to the deep navy or dark plum found in the background creates a sophisticated, continuous look.

About our wallpaper

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

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wallpapers offer practical decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.