Wallpaper - Having A Friend Over

Created by Kate Jarvik Birch, our Having A Friend Over wallpaper brings together playful charm and distinct character. The artwork features an upright cheetah seated calmly in a classic pink upholstered armchair against a soft pink backdrop. Gouache and painted-looking brushstrokes give the animal's spotted coat, amber eyes, and turned head a warm, expressive portrait feel. The centered composition and distinct balance of dusty rose and golden-tan hues make this mural wallpaper an engaging focal point for a living space or entryway. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of the centered, figurative subject, we think this design works best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the entire chair and seated cheetah remain clearly visible. In a living room or sitting area, placing the mural on a wall with low furniture allows the portrait scale to command the space without being blocked.

It also brings an unexpected, whimsical presence to a dining room, bedroom, or entryway. In compact spaces like a powder room or dressing area, the warm tonal background wraps the room while the cheetah adds an artistic conversation piece. Generous natural light highlights the brush texture in the pink fabric and shadow work, while softer evening lighting deepens the warm tones in the cheetah's fur.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture shapes relatively classic or tailored to complement the armchair in the motif. Clean lines or mid-century silhouettes prevent the space from feeling overcrowded, allowing the artwork to take center stage.

Warm, medium-toned woods in coffee tables or shelving tie in naturally with the turned wooden legs of the chair in the illustration. For accent materials, matte brass lighting or simple ceramics introduce gentle warmth without competing with the graphic spotted pattern.

Color combinations

The dominant palette in our wallpaper centers on muted dusty pink, rosy blush tones, and the cheetah's warm ochre and black spots. To build a cohesive room, we recommend pairing the mural with soft neutral paint colors on adjoining walls, such as warm off-white, light biscuit, or pale taupe.

If you want a richer, more dramatic feel, pulling out the deep espresso and charcoal tones from the spots for nearby woodwork, frames, or a credenza creates striking visual definition. Soft burgundy, olive green, or terracotta accents also offer a lovely natural contrast against the surrounding pink tones.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, giving each wall mural a refined finish on the wall.

Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. We offer options suited to a wide variety of homes and living spaces, whether you own your property or are decorating a rented home.