Wallpaper - Trying To Keep Things Straight

Our Trying To Keep Things Straight wallpaper sets playful, wavy-lined rectangles in neat rows across a warm coral orange backdrop. The screenprint-inspired white line work nested inside each shape gives the geometric arrangement a relaxed, hand-drawn character while keeping an orderly visual rhythm. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it brings a cheerful, quirky graphic presence to accent walls and creative spaces.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in a playroom, teenage room, or a dedicated hobby room where energetic geometric shapes feel right at home. Because the pattern relies on an orderly grid of nested rectangles, it holds its structure beautifully across a wider feature wall behind a desk, craft table, or low storage units without feeling chaotic. In smaller, more compact creative nooks, the repeating white lines help keep the warm background feeling lively rather than heavy.

Styling it

To balance the graphic energy of the repeat, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with simple, functional furniture featuring clean lines and solid surfaces. Painted furniture in soft off-white or muted cream complements the crisp white line work, while a few accents in deeper terracotta or burnt orange echo the warm backdrop. Keeping surrounding patterns minimal allows the wallpaper to serve as the main graphic focus in the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centres on a warm coral orange background contrasted with crisp white linear motifs. When choosing surrounding paint and decor, we like pairing this palette with soft warm whites, muted plaster tones, or pale sandy neutrals for adjacent walls and woodwork. For a slightly bolder contrast, deep burnt sienna, warm rust, or even soft peach work naturally alongside the coral base.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on the dimensions of your specific wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our designs on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, and they are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.