Wallpaper - World Map Cities - Gertrudis

Our World Map Cities - Gertrudis wallpaper features an artistic world map rendered in soft watercolour washes of sea green, gentle blue, and neutral tones. Continents, countries, oceans, and key cities are clearly labelled with fine typography, creating a thoughtful balance between geography and decorative design. The subtle paper-like background and blended gradients give the entire composition a painterly, handcrafted character that sits softly in a space. Produced made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this design is simple to hang and adds an inspiring, worldly feel to any interior.

In the room

Because of the cartographic detail, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an open, uninterrupted wall where the full continental layout can be appreciated without being obscured by tall bookcases or bulky wardrobes. In a home office, study, or library, positioning the wallpaper behind a desk or reading chair gives the space an intellectual, focused character. It also feels very natural across a main feature wall in a living room or dining area, where guests can take in the details up close. For children's bedrooms, teenage rooms, or playrooms, the combination of readable place names and soft colour transitions creates an engaging backdrop that feels educational without overwhelming the room.

Styling it

The gentle, watercolour character of our mural wallpapers pairs effortlessly with contemporary and Scandinavian-inspired interiors that favour clean lines and quiet materials. We recommend keeping larger furniture pieces relatively simple in form so the map remains the clear visual focal point. Light wooden finishes, such as natural ash, pale oak, or birch, echo the organic, painted quality of the continents, while minimalist painted furniture in muted neutral tones keeps the surrounding layout airy. If you are adding framed artwork or shelving to neighbouring walls, slender black or dark metal accents can tie in nicely with the fine black typography across the map.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on a serene palette of soft sea green, muted blue watercolour washes, and a neutral, textured off-white ground, finished with crisp black lettering. When planning the rest of your interior, you can pull the soft greens or pale blues into soft furnishings, cushions, or adjacent painted walls for a cohesive, wrapped atmosphere. If you prefer higher contrast, deep slate grey, charcoal, or forest green on woodwork or cabinetry can pick up the printed text and ground the paler tones of the map. Clean off-whites, warm creams, and pale pebble greys on adjacent surfaces will maintain the open, luminous feel of the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Making every wall mural individually helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard fixed-size rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on a quality paper with a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, whether you are refreshing a family home, setting up a new study, or decorating rented accommodation.