Wallpaper - Routemaster Red

Our Routemaster Red wallpaper places the iconic London double-decker front and centre, captured in rich crimson with its crisp yellow accent stripe. Photographed against the monochrome architecture of ornate stone columns and classical facades, the vibrant vehicle creates an immediate visual anchor while the dark grey tarmac and road markings ground the composition. The interplay between vivid selective colour and detailed black-and-white city scenery gives this design an energetic urban character. Like all our wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the Routemaster bus carries such strong visual weight, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the vehicle and surrounding architecture have room to be appreciated in full. In a living room or teenage bedroom, placing the design behind a low sofa or bed allows the upper architectural details and the top deck of the bus to remain in clear view. It also makes an engaging backdrop for a home office, study, or hallway, where the sharp photographic depth can bring a sense of perspective and movement to a narrower space.

Styling it

To balance the bold graphic quality of the wallpaper, we recommend keeping the immediate furniture relatively simple and structured. Streamlined pieces in dark charcoal, black, or muted neutrals prevent the room from feeling overcrowded, allowing the red motif to remain the clear focal point. If you want to introduce accent pieces, echoing the warm yellow of the stripe or the deep red of the bus through small decorative items or lighting fixtures creates a cohesive connection without competing with the wall.

Colour combinations

The design is defined by saturated postbox red and bright yellow set against cool grey, crisp white, and deep charcoal tones. For adjoining walls and woodwork, soft off-whites and pale neutral greys create a clean, contemporary gallery-like environment. If you prefer a moodier atmosphere in a study or den, a deep slate grey or charcoal paint finish will tie directly into the asphalt tones and architectural shadows of the photograph.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and they are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang.