Wallpaper - Laying Out White

Designed by Mary Urban, our Laying Out White wallpaper brings together clean geometric structure and the soft, expressive character of watercolour brushwork. The design features a dynamic interlocking trellis pattern of deep navy blue squares and intersecting lines set over a crisp white background. Rather than rigid, razor-sharp vector lines, each stroke carries subtle tonal variations, semi-sheer washes, and gentle organic edges that lend the pattern an airy, handcrafted feel. Made-to-measure and completely PVC-free, this design features a subtle structure in the paper that complements its painted look.

In the room

The open geometry and balanced negative space make this pattern particularly versatile across different room layouts. We find it works brilliantly in a hallway or along a staircase, where the diagonal lines naturally echo the architectural movement of the space and maintain visual interest as you move past. In a home office or study, the structured repeat provides an orderly, focused backdrop behind a desk or shelving without feeling visually heavy or overwhelming.

Because the white background keeps the overall composition light and spacious, we also like this wallpaper across multiple adjoining walls rather than restricting it to a single feature wall. The rhythmic diamond layout handles corners, doorframes, and window breaks effortlessly, maintaining its visual cohesion even in narrower transitional spaces.

Styling it

The crisp navy-and-white palette naturally lends itself to heritage-inspired schemes, coastal interiors, or refined contemporary spaces. To complement the painterly blue lines, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with furniture in warm wood tones, such as honey oak or walnut, which softens the cool contrast between the blue and white.

When it comes to surrounding textures and decorative elements, we would keep upholstery relatively calm and monochrome. Clean architectural silhouettes in furniture balance the lattice geometry, while accents in brushed brass or matte dark metal can pick up on the graphic precision of the grid.

Colour combinations

The palette in the wallpaper relies on a stark yet balanced pairing of rich navy blue and clean white. The slight translucency in the watercolor-like strokes introduces intermediate tones of classic cobalt and denim blue within the line work itself.

When choosing paint for woodwork, ceilings, or adjacent walls, a bright neutral white creates a seamless, cohesive extension of the background. If you prefer a moodier, enveloping atmosphere, pulling the deep navy from the trellis into your skirting boards, door frames, or adjacent painted surfaces creates a striking, tailored look.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls.

Every design is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that enhances the finish on the wall. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering practical options tailored to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.