Wallpaper - Sunday Afternoon

Our Sunday Afternoon wallpaper by Deborah Revell brings an intimate, close-up photograph of vintage cloth-bound books to the wall. The composition captures a horizontal stack of antique hardcover volumes with weathered spines, aged golden-toned pages, and classic embossed cloth bindings in muted rose, olive green, burgundy, and soft denim blue. A gentle, shallow depth of field gives the image a warm and atmospheric quality that feels nostalgic without being overly formal. Like all our wallpapers, this mural design is made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

We love this design for spaces where you want to introduce warmth, character, and visual depth. In a home office, study, or reading nook, the stacked antique volumes naturally complement the purpose of the room, creating an inviting backdrop behind a desk or beside a favorite armchair.

Because the photograph features horizontal layering and close-up detail, we think it works best on an accent wall where the full composition has room to make a statement. In a living room or bedroom, positioning the wallpaper behind low furniture, such as a credenza or low-profile headboard, lets the rich textures of the book spines remain visible and ground the room.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we suggest leaning into classic, understated furniture that lets the detailed photography stand out. Warm wood tones, such as honey oak, walnut, or antique pine, mirror the golden patina of the book pages and tie the space together naturally.

To keep the overall look balanced, pair the wallpaper with soft, solid textiles in warm neutrals or muted earth tones. Matte ceramic accents or aged metal hardware in antique brass or bronze echo the vintage character of the bindings without adding unnecessary visual clutter.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a rich, time-softened palette centered on antique page gold, olive green, dusty rose, deep burgundy, and faded navy blue.

To create a cohesive scheme, you can pull from these tones for adjacent painted surfaces and furnishings:

• Warm parchment whites or soft cream on neighboring walls will keep the room bright while complementing the paper tones.
• Muted olive or deep sage green on baseboards, shelving, or trim will pull out the earthy tones in the cloth covers.
• Warm terracotta, rust, or faded navy in accent pieces will echo the subtle colored bindings across the stack.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures your design fits your space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess material compared to standard rolls.

All our wall murals and mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper with a subtle physical structure. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers are designed to suit homeowners and renters alike, making it simple to transform your interior.