Wallpaper - Antiquarian Study

Our Antiquarian Study wallpaper, designed by Katie Pertiet, brings the detailed elegance of historic botanical etchings into a large-scale botanical mural. The design presents an array of delicate botanical studies, including poppies, peonies, and tulips alongside fluttering butterflies, all set against a softly weathered parchment backdrop subtly layered with antique Latin script. Soft coral, warm terracotta, muted ochre, and dusky blue tones meet sage and olive foliage, creating a nostalgic composition full of delicate line work and understated warmth. Like all our wall murals, this design is made to measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working beautifully as an accent wall in a bedroom or a cozy home library, where the intricate details can be appreciated up close. Because the flowers rise gracefully from the lower portion of the design, it creates a grounded visual anchor behind a low headboard or along a seating area in a living room. In a larger room, giving this mural wallpaper an uninterrupted wall allows the full breadth of the botanical composition and the fine script in the background to unfold naturally.

Styling it

To complement the historic, English country aesthetic of this mural, we would lean toward furniture with character and warmth. Classic dark wood tones, such as antique walnut or warm mahogany, pick up the deeper earthy undertones in the stems and seed pods. For seating and upholstery, we would choose muted, plain fabrics like natural undyed linen or soft woven wool in warm cream to let the intricate line work of the flowers remain the central focus. Aged brass hardware or lighting fixtures also harmonize nicely with the vintage botanical print character.

Color combinations

The artwork features a palette of soft coral, warm blush, dusty blue, and earthy greens against a faded cream and beige background. When painting surrounding walls or trim, we recommend picking up on the quieter background shades with warm parchment, soft linen white, or pale taupe. If you prefer a richer contrast, pulling out the muted olive green from the foliage or the dusty blue from the central flower creates a cohesive, grounded look on adjacent walls, cabinetry, or window frames.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our mural wallpapers are easy to hang and designed to give you a straightforward way to transform your home.