Wallpaper - Plum and Bright I

Our Plum and Bright I wallpaper, created by Chris Paschke, brings an expressive abstract composition to the wall through fluid shapes and refined detailing. Deep plum and aubergine purple tones wash against soft grey washes on a clean, light background, creating an open watercolour-like movement across the space. Three delicate golden-toned lines curve and intersect across the motif, punctuated by small gold-coloured dots that add fine graphic contrast to the painterly forms. Made-to-measure and PVC-free, our design has a subtle structure in the paper that gives the artwork an authentic, considered presence in modern interiors.

In the room

In a contemporary living room, we see this design working particularly well on an open feature wall behind a sofa, where the sweeping curves and varying densities of plum and grey have room to breathe. The composition balances generous white space with rich colour, meaning it introduces an artistic focal point without making the room feel enclosed.

For a dedicated home office or study, the fluid movement and thought-provoking abstract forms bring a calm, creative energy across the wall behind a desk. Because the motif relies on open spacing rather than a dense, repeating grid, giving it a relatively uninterrupted wall allows the sweeping golden lines and watercolour-inspired washes to be appreciated in full.

Styling it

We like pairing this wallpaper with clean, contemporary silhouettes that echo its minimalist sensibilities. Low-profile furniture with soft curves complements the fluid arcs in the design, while keeping larger upholstery in pale neutrals allows the rich aubergine tones to take centre stage.

To connect with the fine linear details in the motif, we would introduce subtle warm metallic accents in lighting or hardware. Darker wood tones or painted furniture in deep charcoals also work naturally here, anchoring the lighter background and balancing the deeper purple washes without cluttering the visual rhythm of the space.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on rich plum, deep aubergine, and smoky grey washes set against a light, off-white ground, accented by delicate golden details.

When considering surrounding colours, we would look to warm off-whites, pale greys, or muted stone for adjacent walls and woodwork, keeping the overall atmosphere light and airy. For a more dramatic, immersive scheme, pulling the deep plum or a deep charcoal onto neighbouring joinery, architectural trim, or soft furnishings creates a sophisticated, tonal connection with the darkest elements of our design.

About our wallpaper

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

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that is designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects, whether you own your home or rent.