Wallpaper - Balance Beam II

Our Balance Beam II wallpaper brings together bold geometric forms and expressive, sweeping line work in an abstract composition designed by Mike Schick. Anchored by a solid brick red rectangle and balanced by crisp gray and textured black geometric shapes against a clean, neutral background, the artwork captures a distinct modernist sensibility. Fluid, curved black brush lines cut across the structured blocks, introducing movement and artistic balance across the entire wall. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design offers a confident, gallery-like focal point for contemporary interiors.

In the room

Because the composition relies on strong visual contrast and sweeping gestures, we see our design working especially well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full interplay of geometric shapes and curved lines can unfold naturally. In a living room, placing this wallpaper on the main wall behind a sofa or low credenza gives the artwork room to breathe without competing elements breaking up the large color blocks.

In a home office or creative studio, the clear structural forms and thoughtful artistic tension create an engaging backdrop behind a desk. The balance of warm brick red against neutral tones helps ground the room while keeping the atmosphere sharp and intentional. If your space has generous wall height, the vertical alignment of the rectangular forms emphasizes the room's proportions, making the whole setting feel grounded and architecturally defined.

Styling it

To let the strong geometric forms and sweeping black curves take center stage, we suggest keeping the surrounding furnishings clean-lined and understated. Low-profile seating and furniture with simple silhouettes allow the mural wallpaper to serve as the visual centerpiece without cluttering the room.

• Pair with warm wood tones or black metal accents that echo the dark, fluid linework in the artwork.
• Choose solid upholstery in quiet neutrals like charcoal, off-white, or warm gray to complement the structural blocks of color.
• Select simple ceramic accents or minimalist lighting that let the wallpaper carry the decorative interest.

Color combinations

The design itself is built on a rich brick red paired with cool gray, deep textured black, and soft neutral off-white tones.

When choosing colors for adjoining walls and trim, we recommend working with warm off-whites, soft stone grays, or subtle putty tones that harmonize with the background of the wallpaper. If you want a more dramatic scheme, pulling a deep charcoal or matte black onto baseboards, window frames, or nearby cabinetry can frame the mural beautifully. Muted terracotta or rust accents in surrounding textiles will also pick up the warmth of the central red rectangle without overpowering the rest of the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard wallpaper rolls. All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on a quality paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers make it simple to bring custom, large-scale art into your home.