Wallpaper - Cabinet of Curiosities

Our Cabinet of Curiosities wallpaper brings the ornate intricacy of historical grottesche and collector's cabinets into the home. Designed by Imary, the motif arranges fantastical vignettes featuring lutes, sheet music, exotic birds, cherubim, and whimsical figures riding seahorses within delicate neoclassical strapwork. Rendered with a soft watercolour-like character across a lightly planked ground, the composition uses earthy tones of caramel, warm ochre, muted rose, and slate blue. Made-to-measure and entirely PVC-free, this design creates a rich, narrative focal point on the wall.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a study, library, or a characterful living room where its intricate storytelling can be appreciated up close. Because the composition is organized into vertical decorative panels with a lighter vertical garland between them, it naturally suits a main feature wall behind a desk, reading sofa, or low credenza. In rooms with higher ceilings, the tall architecture of the strapwork has room to breathe, while in more intimate rooms it creates the feeling of an historic salon.

Styling it

To let the detailed linework and storytelling take center stage, we would keep the surrounding furnishings classic yet uncluttered.

• Choose warm wood tones, such as antique walnut, dark mahogany, or mid-toned oak, which echo the lutes, urns, and caramel undertones in the artwork.
• Select solid upholstery in muted velvets or textured woven wool, avoiding competing patterns nearby so the wallpaper remains the primary narrative element.
• Complement the neoclassical aesthetic with quiet accents in aged brass or patinated bronze that mirror the ornamental hardware drawn throughout the design.

Colour combinations

The artwork sits on a pale, weathered backdrop with caramel, earthy gold, soft sage, dusty rose, and touches of midnight and slate blue in the birds. For adjacent walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, parchment tones, or a soft muted caramel will create a cohesive, gentle enclosure. If you prefer deeper contrast, pairing the wallpaper with dark olive green or slate blue paint on surrounding joinery and trims brings out the finer jewel tones scattered across the vignettes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard rolls. Every wall mural is PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations.