Wallpaper - Elephants

Our Elephants wallpaper by Chris Paschke brings a family of elephants to life through fluid, expressive watercolour washes. What we particularly like about this design is the balance between the gentle forms of the animals and the luminous backdrop, where warm amber, coral, and golden yellow bleed into soft slate blues, sage, and earthy greens. The painterly style gives the artwork an organic, tranquil presence, while delicate paint splatters and expressive brushwork add natural depth to the composition. Produced as a made-to-measure wallpaper on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers an artistic statement wall that is both striking and straightforward to hang.

In the room

In a living room or bedroom, we would place this design on a main uninterrupted wall so the full watercolour composition can be appreciated without feeling crowded. The large scale of the elephant family makes it an engaging focal point behind a low-backed sofa, a headboard, or across a dining room wall. We also see this working naturally in a nursery, toddler room, or study, where the soft transitions between warm sky tones and cool earth shades create a peaceful visual backdrop. In rooms with generous daylight, the layered watercolour washes reveal subtle shifts in tone across the landscape and foliage.

Styling it

Because the artwork has expressive painterly movement and a vibrant sky, we suggest keeping the surrounding furniture relatively calm and grounded. Simple silhouettes in natural, warm woods like oak or walnut balance the earthy slate and ochre tones in the foreground without competing for attention. Upholstery in textured neutral fabrics, soft oatmeal, or muted clay allows the mural wallpaper to remain the centrepiece of the room, while low-profile furniture keeps the full height of the design visible.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a rich palette of slate blue, soft charcoal, and dusty sage in the elephants and grassy foreground, set against radiant shades of amber, sunset orange, and pale rose in the sky. To build a cohesive interior, you could draw out the deeper slate or warm stone tones for adjacent painted walls and woodwork. Alternatively, pairing the mural with soft off-white or sandy beige creates an airy, balanced setting that lets the warm sunset hues take centre stage.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to install and bring lasting character to your interior.