Wallpaper - Across the World III

Created by Sue Schlabach, our Across the World III wallpaper presents a world map rendered with an artistic, watercolour-like appearance and subtle distressed visual texture. The landmasses are defined in soft blush pink, gentle peach, muted sage green and weathered pastel tones against a pale, light backdrop marked by fine cartographic grid lines and delicate lettering. Rather than a stark graphic map, this design offers an open, painterly composition that brings a tranquil, nostalgic feel to an interior. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, making our wallpapers straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because this mural wallpaper depicts a full world map across a broad horizontal plane, we think it works best on a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the continents and delicate grid details have space to unfold naturally. In a home office or study, placing the mural behind a desk gives the room an engaging backdrop without feeling visually crowded or overwhelming. The soft, pastel-led palette also makes it a lovely choice for a home library or reading corner, where the gentle wash of color creates a calm, reflective atmosphere. On a large feature wall, the generous negative space around the oceans keeps the room feeling open and light.

Styling it

To complement the organic modern feel and gentle artistic wash of the design, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture simple and grounded. Low-profile furniture works particularly well here, as it leaves the lower hemispheres visible and allows the cartographic composition to remain the central focal point of the room.

Natural, warm wood furniture pairs beautifully with the earthy peach and blush tones within the continents, creating an inviting, layered interior. When selecting textiles, look to light, matte fabrics in soft off-white or washed linen tones to echo the pale background and preserve the breezy, understated character of the wall.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper centres on soft blush pink, warm terracotta-peach and muted sage green, balanced by an off-white background and light grey grid lines.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, we suggest pulling directly from the quieter shades in the motif. A soft, warm off-white or chalky pale grey keeps the surrounding space bright and unified. If you prefer more depth on neighbouring walls or cabinetry, a muted sage or soft plaster pink will echo the tones of the continents without competing with the map itself.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are decorating a family home or personalising a rented space, we offer flexible wallpaper options suited to your living situation.