Wallpaper - Commotion

Our Commotion wallpaper, created with artist Cheryl Warrick, brings together energetic brushstrokes, layered abstract shapes, and painterly marks across a rich, warm burgundy ground. What we particularly appreciate about this contemporary design is the sense of fluid movement in the composition, where organic painted forms and collage-inspired elements interact across the wall surface. The interplay between deeper wine shades and lighter contrasting accents gives the pattern an expressive visual rhythm that transforms a room into an art-led interior. Like all our wallpapers, this mural wallpaper is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

In a living room or open dining area, we see Commotion working especially well across a wide, uninterrupted feature wall where the full scale and movement of Cheryl Warrick's abstract forms can unfold without being clipped by heavy architectural breaks. In a dedicated home office, study, or home art studio, the rich burgundy tones and dynamic painted marks create an inspiring visual backdrop behind a desk or workspace. Because the pattern carries significant visual energy, it also brings immediate character to transition spaces like an entryway, hallway, or guest room where people take in the design in passing rather than sitting with it for hours. For a modern bedroom, we would place this design on the wall behind the headboard, allowing the artwork to serve as the visual anchor of the room while keeping the remaining walls calmer.

Styling it

Because this design has a confident, expressive presence, we find it pairs best with furniture that has clean, grounded silhouettes rather than overly ornate detailing. Mid-century modern sideboards, low-profile sofas, and minimalist dining tables allow the layered collage shapes on the wall to remain the central focus.

Warm wood furniture, such as walnut or medium-toned oak, naturally echoes the warm undertones of the burgundy palette, while black metal accents in lighting fixtures or table frames lend a crisp, contemporary contrast that grounds the fluid brushwork. We suggest keeping surrounding large-scale upholstery in solid, neutral tones so the wallpaper carries the pattern in the room without competition.

Color combinations

Our Commotion wallpaper is anchored by a deep, warm burgundy base accented with lighter contrasting brushstrokes and layered collage-style tones. When planning adjacent surfaces and accents, consider these directions:

To complement the rich burgundy background, soft warm neutrals, muted linen tones, or creamy off-whites on adjacent walls and trim keep the space bright while letting the red tones stand out. If you want a more cohesive, enveloping atmosphere, deep plum, charcoal, or dark terracotta elements in furniture or textiles build on the warmth of the design. For an intentional contemporary accent, small touches of muted ochre or brass bring out the lighter highlights scattered across the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom-sizing each print helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

We produce our designs on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to printed artwork. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.