Wallpaper - Explore the World I

Our Explore the World I wallpaper mural, created by Veronique Charron, reimagines the world map as a soft, artistic watercolor composition. Continents emerge through layered washes of sea green, earthy terracotta, ochre, and muted blue against a warm cream backdrop, enriched by delicate dotted details, paint splatters, and faint vintage compass motifs in the corners. What we particularly like is how the organic paint textures soften the geographic outlines, giving the design an expressive, dreamy character that works as an engaging focal point. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to your specific wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

Because this is a panoramic world map, we see this wall mural working best on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full geography can unfold across the room. It makes a natural feature wall in a home study or a private library, sitting comfortably behind a desk or alongside open bookshelves where its detailed motifs invite closer viewing. In a larger living area or open-plan space, the generous scale anchors the seating zone while the soft, non-uniform edges keep the overall atmosphere light and welcoming.

Styling it

To balance the illustrative detail of the map, we suggest pairing this design with furniture that has clean, contemporary lines and quiet finishes. Warm, natural wood furniture complements the terracotta and ochre landmasses, while upholstery in off-white, oat, or muted olive lets the mural remain the primary visual focus.

Keeping wall decor minimal on adjacent walls allows the cartographic detail to breathe. Low-profile credenzas, open metal or wooden shelving, and warm ambient lighting will naturally enhance the earthy tones of the watercolor washes.

Color combinations

The wallpaper palette is grounded in sea green, dusty slate blue, warm terracotta, and ochre against an off-white, antique cream background. For surrounding painted walls and woodwork, we suggest taking cues from these soft background tones: creamy ivories, chalky off-whites, or a gentle warm taupe work effortlessly. If you want to introduce more depth, pulling the muted sea green or terracotta into accent pieces, textiles, or painted built-ins creates a cohesive, grounded interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order specifically to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-dimension rolls.

All of our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options tailored to different homes, renovation projects, and living spaces.