Wallpaper - Outdoor Chess, Turquoise

Our Outdoor Chess wallpaper, created by RNM Arts, brings a playful and graphic spirit to the wall with an oversized chessboard motif set in crisp turquoise and pale cream. Across the checked grid, hand-painted style chess pieces in deep charcoal black and soft ivory emerge from stylized blades of grass, accented by lively splatters of matching paint. The structured repeat balances geometric clarity with artistic, relaxed detail. Produced as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, our design is straightforward to hang and creates an immediate conversational focal point.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in spaces that welcome personality and creative energy, such as a study, games room, home office, or a lively hallway. The distinct grid format gives structure to larger uninterrupted walls, where the full repeat of kings, queens, rooks, and pawns can stretch out comfortably. In a dining room or social living space, using it as a feature wall behind low seating or a sideboard allows the graphic shapes of the chess pieces to remain fully visible without visual clutter.

Styling it

Because the chessboard grid offers strong visual pattern, we suggest pairing it with furniture that has clean, understated lines. Streamlined mid-century or contemporary silhouettes work naturally with the graphic layout. Surrounding materials in warm natural oak or matte black metal will echo the dark chess pieces and anchor the scheme, while smooth painted finishes in off-white keep the overall feel balanced.

Colour combinations

The palette centres around deep turquoise, soft cream, and dark charcoal, balanced by muted mossy green and ivory accents in the chess pieces and grass details. For surrounding walls and woodwork, soft off-whites and pale creams keep the space feeling light and allow the turquoise to take centre stage. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping look, bringing in deep forest green, petrol blue, or dark charcoal on adjacent walls or painted trim creates an intentional, dramatic contrast.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives a refined, tactile look to the surface. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers provide a versatile decorating choice suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.