Wallpaper - Cat Nap in Sunshine

Our Cat Nap in Sunshine wallpaper brings an artistic, illustrative character to the wall, centered on a sleeping tabby cat curled peacefully on a vibrantly upholstered armchair. Designed by Kate Jarvik Birch, the artwork features rich, painterly brushwork with visible gouache or watercolor textures, balancing the detailed black, gray, and white markings of the feline against bold botanical fabric in forest green, coral red, and warm olive. The expressive medium gives the wall mural a handcrafted, intimate feel that works wonderfully as a charming accent piece. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because this mural wallpaper showcases a large-scale, centered subject, we find it makes the strongest impression when placed on a wall where the artwork can be viewed without heavy visual interruption. It is especially well suited for a cozy reading corner in a living room, a quiet study or home office, or along a feature wall in a bedroom or guest room. In spaces like a library or den, placing the motif behind lower furniture, such as a low credenza or an armchair, helps anchor the room while keeping the cat portrait in clear focus.

Styling it

To complement the traditional, cottage-inspired feel of the artwork, we would pair this wallpaper with furnishings that have warmth and natural texture. Warm-toned wood furniture, such as vintage cherry, walnut, or honey pine, harmonizes naturally with the painted aesthetic without competing with the bold colors of the chair.

For surrounding soft furnishings, choosing understated, solid-colored textiles in earthy woven linens or soft wools keeps the attention on the wall mural while reinforcing the comfortable, lived-in mood of the interior.

Color combinations

The palette within the design is led by deep forest green, chartreuse, warm coral red, and crisp whites alongside the dark charcoal stripes of the tabby cat. When selecting paint colors for adjacent walls or architectural trim, soft creamy whites or warm linen tones create a gentle, balanced backdrop that allows the mural to stand out. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping color scheme, pulling a muted olive or a heritage sage green directly from the armchair fabric onto neighboring walls or built-in shelving creates an inviting, harmonious space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. We design our wall murals to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.