Wallpaper - Laying Out Blue

Designed by Mary Urban, our Laying Out Blue wallpaper pairs a crisp trellis pattern with a rich navy blue backdrop. The geometric composition features interlocking square and diamond lines rendered with a soft, watercolour-inspired painted character, giving the clean diagonal grid an artistic and relaxed feel. The high-contrast white linework stands out boldly against the deep dark blue ground, creating an orderly yet expressive rhythm across the wall. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our mural wallpapers bring structured heritage style to contemporary interiors.

In the room

We see this geometric design working particularly well in transitional spaces and focused work areas. In a study or home office, the structured diagonals create an orderly, grounding backdrop behind a desk or book shelving without feeling overly rigid. The bold contrast also makes it an engaging choice for a hallway or staircase, where the continuous trellis rhythm naturally draws the eye along the ascent and connects different levels of the home.

Because the geometric repeat is balanced and open, the wallpaper works nicely both as a focused accent wall and wrapped across multiple walls in a compact room. In a smaller study or narrow entryway, the crisp white lines prevent the deep navy base from feeling enclosed, keeping the space visually crisp and architectural.

Styling it

To complement the classic navy and white palette, we would introduce warm timber tones such as mid-tone oak or rich walnut to soften the graphic geometry. Clean-lined furniture with simple silhouettes keeps the focus on the pattern without creating visual clutter.

For surrounding accents, brushed brass or matte black ironwork echoes the architectural structure of the trellis. Crisp white woodwork, soft natural wool rugs, and understated woven fabrics allow the wallpaper to remain the primary visual feature while maintaining a comfortable, tailored atmosphere.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on two primary shades: an intense, deep navy blue and an off-white line detail with subtle watercolour tonal shifts.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, doors, or architraves, we recommend pairing this wallpaper with:

• Crisp architectural whites or soft off-whites that match the brightness of the painted lines.
• Deep midnight blues or rich navy tones if you want to extend the dramatic ground colour onto surrounding woodwork.
• Muted warm neutrals, such as oatmeal or pale taupe, to introduce a gentle, warming counterpoint to the high-contrast blue.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers provide an accessible way to transform living spaces with bespoke design.