Wallpaper - Collage Insects V

In this wallpaper design by Courtney Prahl, a butterfly motif comes together through layered paper textures and colourful collage patterns set against a soft white ground. The composition balances graphic shapes with the visual character of vintage printed ephemera, creating a light, naturalist-inspired focal point. We produce our wallpapers made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it simple to introduce tailored illustrative art to your walls.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in children's rooms, nurseries, playrooms, and dedicated hobby rooms or home art studios. Because the butterfly forms a clear visual centrepiece surrounded by generous open space, the wallpaper works beautifully as a feature wall behind a cot, a low bed, or a creative work desk. The light base keeps the overall room feel bright and airy, while the intricate paper textures within the wings reward closer looking. In a compact nursery or study, placing the mural on an uninterrupted wall ensures the full silhouette remains legible without visual clutter.

Styling it

To complement the graphic collage technique, we would lean into simple contemporary furniture with clean lines and understated profiles. Natural light wood finishes, such as birch or pale ash, sit comfortably alongside the paper textures without competing for attention. We suggest keeping surrounding large furniture quiet and letting the wallpaper carry the pattern in the space. For smaller accents, you might bring in painted furniture or small decorative objects that echo the colourful fragments found inside the butterfly wings.

Colour combinations

The design is built on a soft white background carrying an array of colourful tones within the collage wings. When choosing paint for adjacent walls or woodwork, a gentle chalky white or warm neutral creates a cohesive backdrop that lets the motif stand out. Alternatively, you can draw from the accent shades embedded in the collage itself, using muted pastel tones or a soft colour on painted trim, open shelving, or soft furnishings to tie the whole interior together.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with purchasing fixed-size rolls. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.