Wallpaper - Stillness After The Storm

Created by Kate Jarvik Birch, our Stillness After The Storm wallpaper captures a charming rainy-day scene with bold red rain boots standing in reflective puddle water. The illustrative composition pairs rich slate blues, teals, and cool grays with expressive ripples and subtle falling raindrops, creating a striking focal point with a painted-looking aesthetic. Printed to order, this custom mural wallpaper is PVC-free and features a subtle paper texture that brings depth to your walls.

In the room

We love how the vertical perspective and rich water reflections ground a space, making this design especially captivating as an accent wall in an entryway, mudroom, hallway, or guest bedroom. In a child's bedroom or creative study, the pop of bright red against the moody blue-green puddle adds visual intrigue without overpowering the rest of the decor. Because the primary subject sits in the upper-left quadrant while the ripples spread outward across the floor of the scene, we recommend placing it on an open wall or behind low-profile furniture so the full reflection remains visible.

Styling it

To balance the illustrative character of this wallpaper, we suggest keeping surrounding furnishings relatively clean and unfussy. Crisp painted furniture in off-white or charcoal works wonderfully alongside the deep blue-green tones, while accents in bright cherry red or deep crimson can echo the boots and tie the entire room together.

For flooring and accessories, natural slate, cool stone tile, or light wood floors provide a grounded foundation that lets the watery ripples take center stage. Simple textiles in cotton or wool without competing motifs will keep the focus squarely on the mural wallpaper.

Color combinations

The artwork is built around a cool, atmospheric palette of slate blue, teal, misty gray, and deep navy, punctuated by the vivid red of the boots and denim blue of the jeans. To complement these shades, we recommend pairing the wallpaper with adjacent walls in soft muted grays, pale stormy blues, or crisp chalky whites. For a bolder, color-drenched feel, deep teal or charcoal paint on surrounding trim will amplify the cozy, rainy-day mood.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. All of our wall murals are PVC-free, printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, and designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to different homes, needs, and living situations, whether you own your home or rent.