Wallpaper - Backlit in Tobacco

Created by Shirley Novak, this expressive floral wallpaper brings together generous, painterly blooms over a rich tobacco and ochre background. Bold brushstrokes in soft pink, cream, white, muted orange and olive green form layered petals, while smaller flecks of yellow and soft blue add lively movement across the composition. What we particularly like is how the impressionistic style balances the warmth of the deep earthy backdrop with glowing floral shapes, giving walls an artistic and welcoming presence. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this floral mural wallpaper working exceptionally well in spaces where you want to introduce warmth and visual texture without overwhelming the room. In a dining room or living room, placing it along a main feature wall lets the sweeping arrangement of petals unfold naturally. It also works beautifully behind a bed in a bedroom or on a focal wall in a home office or study, where the rich ochre and brown tones create an enveloping, grounded feel. Because the motif gathers its floral density across the upper and central parts of the canvas, lower pieces of furniture like sideboards or low headboards leave the most expressive painterly details fully visible.

Styling it

The warm, earthy palette and impressionistic brushwork pair naturally with both rustic and contemporary interiors. We would balance the expressive character of the mural by choosing furniture with clean lines and warm natural finishes, such as mid-tone or dark woods. Upholstery in warm oatmeal, biscuit or muted terracotta harmonises quietly with the petal tones. To keep the focus on the artwork, we suggest keeping surrounding accessories simple and uncluttered, perhaps adding matte ceramic pieces or subtle brass accents that echo the ochre tones.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a grounded base of tobacco brown and earthy ochre, layered with soft blush pink, creamy whites, warm orange, olive greens, and delicate touches of cornflower blue and yellow. For adjacent walls and woodwork, warm stone, biscuit, or creamy neutrals will keep the room light while complementing the paler petals. If you prefer a moodier and more cohesive space, deep olive green or rich caramel tones pulled directly from the background will create a cosy, seamless backdrop.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving the printed surface a refined finish. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering high-impact design solutions suited to homeowners and renters alike.