Wallpaper - The Day Begins

Our The Day Begins wallpaper mural by Kate Jarvik Birch presents a vibrant, painted-look overhead study of a fresh cup of black coffee in a bold red ceramic teacup and saucer, resting beside a glossy spoon against a clean sky blue backdrop. We particularly like the graphic interplay of rich espresso tones, airy crema bubbles, and striking highlights against the cool turquoise-blue background. The strong focal point and painterly visual texture give this mural wallpaper an expressive character. Printed as made-to-measure, PVC-free wallpaper, it brings an energetic presence to your chosen wall.

In the room

Because of the graphic, large-scale composition of the motif, we see this wall mural working particularly well as an accent wall in a kitchen, dining area, or a sociable breakfast nook. In a dining room or open-plan living space, placing the design on a feature wall creates an immediate conversational focal point without overwhelming adjacent plain walls. For compact kitchen corners or utility areas, framing the design on a wall with lower cabinetry allows the upper overhead cup motif to take centre stage.

Styling it

To balance the punchy red and turquoise shades, we would keep surrounding elements relatively grounded and clean-lined. Mid-century modern or contemporary wooden furniture in warm beech or light birch complements the graphic art style while softening the high visual contrast. We suggest opting for minimalist tableware and matte ceramic accessories to let the painted gloss effects and rich shadows in the wallpaper carry the pattern in the room.

Colour combinations

The palette centres around vivid primary red, deep espresso brown, creamy beige foam, crisp white accents, and a cool sky blue foundation. Surrounding walls painted in crisp warm white, soft biscuit, or muted chalky cream will create a bright, inviting envelope that allows the red cup to pop. For trim, skirting boards, or cabinetry, pulling a subtle slate blue or a rich terracotta red directly harmonises the room with the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Produced using PVC-free materials, our wallpaper paper features a subtle physical structure on the surface and is designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to different homes, living situations, and application preferences.