Wallpaper - Fern Forest, Liquorice

Our Fern Forest, Liquorice wallpaper brings a bold, graphic rhythm to botanical design. Created by RNM Arts, the motif features flowing, chalky white fern fronds and arching stems silhouetted against a deep, near-black backdrop, accented by delicate stippled dots. The high contrast between crisp white line work and the dark ground gives the pattern a dynamic, illustrative character reminiscent of woodcut or linocut printmaking. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this wallpaper creates an immediate focal point that balances organic foliage with structured visual movement.

In the room

The sweeping, intertwined curves give this wallpaper an expressive energy that works particularly well across an accent wall. In a living room behind a sofa or in a dining room framing a table, the high-contrast repeat creates a striking backdrop without requiring busy decorative layers around it. We also love this design in an entryway or hallway, where the flowing horizontal and diagonal stems guide the eye along the wall and make a confident first impression.

Because the contrast between black and white is sharp and defined, the pattern holds its clarity well in both bright natural light and softer ambient evening lighting. In smaller spaces like a powder room or home office, wrapping multiple walls in the repeat can create a dramatic, immersive feel, while in larger open-plan areas, giving the design a wide, uninterrupted wall allows the full scale of the curving branches to be appreciated.

Styling it

When styling around such a graphic pattern, we prefer letting the wallpaper lead the room and pairing it with clean-lined furniture and warm, tactile materials.

• Choose warm mid-tone or dark woods, such as walnut or stained oak, to soften the stark contrast of the black-and-white motif while grounding the space.
• Incorporate matte black metal fixtures, picture frames, or lighting to echo the deep background and create a cohesive, modern outline.
• Introduce natural, unbleached textiles like woven linen or textured bouclé in cream or soft off-white to complement the chalky tone of the illustrated ferns.

Color combinations

The wallpaper itself relies on a classic two-tone palette of stark liquorice black and soft, warm off-white. When choosing paint colors for surrounding walls, baseboards, or trim, we recommend working with warm whites, creamy alabaster, or muted stone tones to harmonize with the pale fronds. For a bolder, monochromatic look, dark charcoal or soft black trim can frame the mural seamlessly. If you want to introduce accent colors through upholstery or decorative objects, earthy tones like terracotta, ochre, olive green, or deep rust sit beautifully alongside the crisp botanical print.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions. Printing each order to your supplied measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls.

All our wall murals and wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options to suit different homes and living spaces, whether you own your home or live in a rental.