Wallpaper - Sam

Our Sam wallpaper pairs a peaceful orange cat with a rustic red and white checkered background, creating a design full of warmth, character and folk art charm. Designed by David Carter Brown, the artwork combines an oil-painted look with an earthy palette of burnt orange, warm yellow tones and soft cream. The smooth, rounded silhouette of the cat stands out against the uneven, hand-painted squares, giving the motif a nostalgic, 19th-century Americana feel. Like all our wall murals, this design is made to measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an expressive feature wall in a kitchen, dining area or cosy study. The bold combination of the figurative cat and graphic checkered pattern gives the wallpaper strong visual personality, so we often prefer giving it an uninterrupted wall where the full composition can be enjoyed. In a kitchen dining nook or above low tongue-and-groove panelling, the repeat feels grounded and welcoming. It also works beautifully in a rustic living room or den, bringing an immediate sense of warmth to the space.

Styling it

Because the checkered pattern carries distinct visual rhythm, we like keeping surrounding furniture simple and tactile. Natural timber with visible grain, such as honey pine, aged oak or painted cottage-style furniture, complements the folk-inspired Americana aesthetic naturally. In a dining space, traditional spindle-back chairs or a simple wooden bench allow the wallpaper to remain the clear focal point without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The design centres on burnt orange, warm gold, deep red and muted off-white. To build a cohesive room scheme around our wallpaper, we recommend pulling out the warm cream tones for adjoining painted walls or woodwork to keep the room light and inviting. For a richer, more heritage feel, deep terracotta, warm ochre or a muted moss green on cabinetry and skirting boards echo the earthy tones within the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every order is produced on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to different homes, rooms and living situations.