Wallpaper - Puffed and Chuffed

Our Puffed and Chuffed wallpaper, created by Kate Jarvik Birch, brings an endearing touch of character to your interior with its expressive portrait of a plump, puffed-up pigeon. What we particularly like about this design is the rich interplay of gouache-like brushwork across the bird's plumage, layering vibrant blues, lavender, and deep iridescent purples against a calm, pale lilac backdrop. Bright orange eyes and coral feet add tiny sparks of warmth to the cool palette. Made-to-measure and PVC-free, this design has a subtle structure in the paper that complements its painterly appearance.

In the room

Because of the bold, central motif and its charming personality, we see this wall mural working particularly well as an accent wall in a creative home office, a hallway, a cosy reading nook, or a playful bedroom. The generous scale of the bird means it benefits from a wall where the composition is not entirely hidden behind tall bookcases or wardrobes. Positioning the design behind a lower desk, a low-backed sofa, or a bench allows the full form and expressive silhouette of the pigeon to remain visible and take centre stage.

Styling it

To let the painterly character of the wallpaper stand out, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture clean-lined and understated. Simple wooden pieces in pale ash or natural birch keep the atmosphere light and contemporary, echoing the soft tones of the background.

For soft furnishings and decorative accents, drawing out the deeper purple or petrol blue tones in velvet or woven cushions creates a lovely sense of continuity. Alternatively, introducing a small ceramic piece or lamp base in terracotta or warm rust provides a subtle nod to the bird's orange eye and feet.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on a palette of soft lilac, sky blue, periwinkle, and rich amethyst, punctuated by small accents of bright coral and deep slate grey.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls and woodwork, muted off-whites with a cool or neutral undertone work effortlessly to keep the space bright. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, pairing the design with walls painted in a deep slate blue or dusky plum creates a dramatic backdrop that ties directly into the pigeon's darker feathers.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. Every design is printed on a PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are produced to ensure they are simple to hang.