Wallpaper - London Calling III

Our London Calling wallpaper brings the unmistakable energy of the capital to life through a detailed city streetscape created by Thomas Winz. A classic cherry red telephone box and iconic double-decker bus anchor the foreground, surrounded by historic architectural facades, leafy green trees, passing pedestrians, and a traditional black cab. The warm red accents create an immediate visual focal point against the intricate stone details of the buildings. Produced made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this design is straightforward to hang and creates an engaging, characterful feature wall.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a living room, study, or home office where the depth of the street perspective can open up the space. Because the composition contains rich narrative detail across both foreground and background, we suggest giving the mural wallpaper a relatively wide, uninterrupted wall. Placing it behind a sofa or behind a primary desk allows the red telephone box and architectural layers to remain clearly visible without being cut off by tall furniture. In a study, the lively urban movement adds distinct personality without overwhelming the room.

Styling it

To balance the detailed street scene, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture relatively clean-lined and understated.

• Pair the design with warm wood tones or dark painted shelving to echo the historic architectural elements and the black cab in the motif.
• Choose plain upholstery or neutral textiles in stone, charcoal, or deep olive to let the vibrant cherry red elements carry the visual focus.
• Incorporate simple black metal light fixtures or hardware that complement the urban, graphic character of the composition.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper is defined by vivid cherry red and rich warm undertones, balanced by natural greens, architectural stone hues, and deep black accents. When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, soft limestone tones, or muted greys create a seamless, cohesive backdrop. If you prefer a richer contrast, pulling out the deep forest green of the background foliage or a dark charcoal for the skirting and door frames will anchor the red highlights beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving each design a refined finish on the wall. Engineered to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to various homes, personal styles, and living situations.