Wallpaper - A Very Big Cat Nap

Our A Very Big Cat Nap wallpaper mural, created by Kate Jarvik Birch, brings a relaxed and characterful presence into the home with an illustrated tiger resting across a plush green velvet sofa. The composition balances painterly brushwork with rich tonal contrast, placing the warm orange, white, and black stripes of the tiger against deep emerald and moss green upholstery. Like all our wallpapers, this design is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because of the scale and strong horizontal presence of the tiger on the settee, we see this wall mural working especially well as a focal point on an uninterrupted wall. In a living room, dining area, or study, positioning the mural behind low furniture allows the full character of the artwork to stay clearly in view. The deep emerald backdrop creates an intimate atmosphere in rooms with soft ambient lighting, while generous natural light reveals the layered gouache-like brush textures in the tiger's fur and the sofa cushions.

Styling it

The distinct personality of Kate Jarvik Birch's artwork gives you an easy starting point for decorating the surrounding space. We suggest keeping larger furniture relatively clean-lined so the wallpaper mural remains the hero of the room. Warm dark wood finishes, such as walnut or vintage mahogany, naturally echo the wooden frame of the painted sofa, while brass or antique bronze accents tie into the warm amber highlights in the tiger's coat.

Color combinations

The color foundation of our design relies on deep emerald green, forest tones, rich tiger orange, and warm off-white, grounded by deep charcoal shadows. For surrounding walls, trim, or textiles, consider muted moss greens, warm taupes, or antique whites to keep the space cohesive. If you prefer subtle contrast, pulling in accents of terracotta, burnt sienna, or warm gold will pick up the tiger's coat without overpowering the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard rolls. All our wallpapers are PVC-free, feature a subtle physical structure in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.