Wallpaper - Crazy Checkerboard

Our Crazy Checkerboard wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, brings an energetic mosaic of evenly sized squares together in a lively, multicoloured grid. Bright red, royal blue, sunny yellow, vibrant pink, warm orange, and fresh green tiles sit in a playful, randomised arrangement across the surface. What we particularly like about this geometric design is how the clean, structured alignment balances the uninhibited mix of popping colours, giving the wall a spirited postmodern character. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that makes it straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in spaces meant for activity and creativity, such as a children's bedroom, playroom, toddler room, or a dedicated home art studio. In a compact playroom, using our design on a single feature wall behind a play table or low shelving introduces plenty of visual energy without taking over the whole room. In a larger bedroom or teenage room, the repeating chequered grid has enough graphic discipline to run across wider, uninterrupted wall areas. Because the pattern relies on high visual contrast and distinct blocks of colour, it holds its own brilliantly on walls that have doors, shelving units, or desks set against them.

Styling it

When styling around our Crazy Checkerboard design, we recommend keeping larger furniture pieces relatively simple in form so the grid remains the primary focus.

• Pair the wallpaper with clean, contemporary painted furniture in neutral white or soft grey to let the saturated squares stand out cleanly.
• If you prefer a warmer look, light natural birch or pale ash furniture complements the playful geometric layout without competing with the bold primary and secondary tones.
• For textiles, we suggest solid-colour bedding, plain curtains, or simple flat-weave rugs rather than competing patterned fabrics, ensuring the room feels well balanced.

Colour combinations

The pattern features a verified palette of bold red, blue, yellow, pink, orange, and green against crisp white grid lines. To create a cohesive look across the rest of the room, you can draw directly from one of these accent shades for smaller accessories, like a bright yellow desk lamp or an orange storage bin. For adjacent walls, woodwork, and skirting, we recommend a soft off-white or light neutral paint, which provides a calm border that frames the vibrant chequered wall cleanly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your custom specifications helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. All our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are decorating a family home or personalising rented accommodation, our wall murals offer flexible options to suit your living space.