Wallpaper - Butterfly and Dahlia

Created by Kathleen Parr McKenna, our Butterfly and Dahlia wallpaper brings together vibrant dahlia blooms, delicate berries, lush foliage, and a prominent butterfly in a rich watercolour style. We especially like the painterly depth of the composition, where soft washes of lilac, rose, orange, and warm yellow interweave with muted green leaves and deep berry-toned shading. Printed to order as a made-to-measure design, this PVC-free wallpaper delivers an expressive, botanical atmosphere with a subtle paper structure that adds gentle character to your interior.

In the room

In a bedroom or living room, we see this design working beautifully as an expressive feature wall. Because the composition is dense and full of botanical detail, placing it on a primary uninterrupted wall behind a bedhead or a low-backed sofa allows the full movement of the flowers and butterfly to be appreciated without visual competition.

In a quiet meditation room or reading snug, wrapping a single focal alcove creates an enveloping, artistic backdrop. Generous natural light brings out the delicate watercolour bleeding between the petals, while soft evening lamp light enhances the richer plum and deep crimson shadows in the background.

Styling it

To balance the energetic detail of our floral mural wallpapers, we recommend pairing them with calm, grounding elements throughout the rest of the space.

Smooth, painted furniture in warm neutrals or muted earthy tones allows the botanical motif to remain the clear focal point of the room. Clean, uncomplicated silhouettes prevent the space from feeling overcrowded alongside the dense composition.

For textiles, simple woven cushions or plain curtains in soft, unpatterned fabrics pick up on the gentle character of the watercolour without competing with the intricate petals and leaves.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper features a lively palette of dusty lilac, warm apricot, coral pink, and marigold yellow, balanced by sage foliage and deep wine-red undertones.

When selecting surrounding paint shades and finishes, consider these directions:

• Warm neutral tones, such as clotted cream or soft stone, on adjacent walls to provide a light, airy frame that keeps the focus on the floral artwork.
• Muted terracotta or soft blush accents across bedding or cushions to echo the warmth of the dahlias.
• Deep plum or forest green details on trim or accent furniture to anchor the darker shades hidden within the botanical background.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed rolls.

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