Wallpaper - Essence of May

Created by artist Danhui Nai, our Essence of May wallpaper captures a classic still life arrangement rendered with a delicate oil-painted look. The composition showcases an array of elegant glass vases in varied shapes and heights, set against a softly rendered window pane background. Crisp white calla lilies, blossom-laden branches, and fresh leafy stems rest in clear water, highlighting painterly brushwork and natural transparencies. Set across a palette of muted fern greens, fresh leaf tones, and soft neutrals, this design brings a serene, heritage-inspired botanical atmosphere into the home. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

In a dining room, we love how this still life motif naturally anchors the space, creating the visual impression of a tranquil botanical display along a main wall. The horizontal rhythm of the glass vessels makes the mural particularly effective behind a dining table or credenza, where the painted tabletop aligns comfortably with surrounding furniture heights.

In a living room, our design works beautifully across a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full sequence of glassware and stems can be appreciated without visual competition. Because the background is soft and muted, the mural introduces delicate artistic detail while maintaining an open, calm feeling throughout the space.

Styling it

The painterly, heritage character of this wallpaper pairs naturally with French country and classic interior styles. We would combine the design with furniture featuring gently curved silhouettes or painted timber finishes in chalky whites and warm neutral greys.

To complement the transparency and delicate light of the painted glassware, we suggest introducing simple linen upholstery and clear glass or ceramic tableware. Keeping large surrounding furniture relatively understated allows the intricate floral brushwork to remain the focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper is built around a gentle botanical palette of fern green, leafy sage, soft off-whites, and muted greyish-green background tones. The visible stems and water introduce quiet olive and warm wood undertones across the lower half of the design.

For surrounding walls and woodwork, we recommend pairing this mural with soft chalky whites, pale stone greys, or muted celadon greens drawn directly from the leaves. If you want to create a slightly deeper contrast, muted slate green on adjacent trims or cabinetry balances the brightness of the white calla lilies and blossoms.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating projects compared with buying fixed-size rolls.

We produce our mural wallpapers on PVC-free material featuring a subtle physical structure in the paper. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.