Wallpaper - Books of Beauty II

Julia Purinton captures the classic charm of a personal library in this oil-painted floral still life. Our wallpaper design centres on an arrangement of antique, leather-bound books with gilded spines, topped by an expressive bouquet of dahlias, roses, and delicate garden blossoms. Set against deep wood tones and rich shadows, the artwork balances painterly brushwork with luminous floral colours. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, bringing an intimate, storybook character to a home office, study, or living room.

In the room

We particularly like this design as a statement focal point on a main wall, especially in spaces meant for retreat and quiet thought. In a home study or library, the deep tones and vintage book motif naturally anchor the room behind a reading armchair or writing desk. The design also translates beautifully into a dining room or an intimate sitting room, where the darker background creates an enveloping, settled atmosphere. Because the composition has a clear central focus, we suggest giving it an uninterrupted wall where the full stack of books and floral arrangement can be seen without being cut off by tall furniture.

Styling it

To complement the painterly, heritage mood of the design, we would look to classic furnishings and warm, grounded finishes. Darker wood tones such as walnut, mahogany, or antique oak mirror the depth of the background woodwork in the painting. Upholstered seating in deep jewel tones like plum, burgundy, or moss green helps draw out the rich pigments in the floral bouquet. For lighting, warm side lamps or shaded wall sconces enhance the golden details in the book spines and create a soft, welcoming glow in the evening.

Colour combinations

The artwork is built around a palette of deep mahogany browns, shadowed charcoal, and rich leather tones, highlighted by antique gold, ruby red, vibrant orange, soft blush, and muted violet in the petals. When selecting colours for adjacent walls, skirting, and woodwork, we suggest pulling from these deeper notes. A warm, muted taupe or deep olive creates a seamless, moody transition, while a warm parchment white provides a subtle, balanced contrast that lets the central floral colours stand out.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. Each wallpaper is PVC-free and features a subtle physical structure in the paper that enhances the print. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wall murals offer an effortless way to transform your interior with distinctive, artful design.