Wallpaper - City Puddles After Storm

Our City Puddles After Storm wallpaper captures the reflective atmosphere of a city evening just after the rain has passed. Created by Kate Jarvik Birch, the design pairs an impressionistic urban streetscape with rich painterly brushwork. Deep navy, slate blue, and cool teal tones form the towering architecture and wet asphalt, set off by glowing circular bokeh lights in warm amber, yellow, and coral red. Across the lower half of the composition, these saturated reflections ripple over puddles on the ground alongside the distant silhouette of a lone figure. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this mural wallpaper brings modern artistic depth to any interior.

In the room

We see this design working especially well as an expressive feature wall in a living room, dining room, or bedroom. Because the artwork divides naturally between the vertical reach of city buildings above and the horizontal expanse of reflective puddles below, giving it an uninterrupted wall allows the full scale and perspective of the street to unfold. In a study or home office, the deep blues create an immersive, grounded backdrop behind a desk or reading chair. The design also makes an atmospheric statement in an entryway or hallway, where the warm glowing streetlights draw the eye forward into the room.

Styling it

To let the painterly character of the wallpaper stand out, we suggest pairing it with clean, contemporary furniture silhouettes that keep the surrounding space uncluttered. Low-profile seating in dark charcoal, navy, or textured gray fabric allows the artwork to remain the central focus without competing for attention.

Warm wood elements, such as a walnut credenza or a dark-toned side table, connect naturally with the golden and amber lights in the motif. Matte black or antique bronze metal details on lighting fixtures and shelving complement the architectural linework of the city buildings while maintaining a cohesive, modern aesthetic.

Color combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centers on rich navy, cool slate blue, teal, and charcoal, punctuated by vibrant accents of warm yellow, amber, and coral.

When choosing colors for adjoining walls, trim, or larger decor, soft cool grays and muted slate tones maintain a seamless, tonal transition across the room. If you want to introduce more warmth, subtle camel, cognac leather, or burnt terracotta accents will pull directly from the glowing reflections on the street. For a crisp contrast, deep charcoal or near-black paint on window frames and baseboards anchors the darker shadows of the cityscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material. Every order is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters.