Wallpaper - Borrowed Forms

Created by artist Mike Schick, our Borrowed Forms wallpaper brings together bold abstract geometry and painterly balance. Broad planes of charcoal black, muted dove gray, and soft off-white intersect with confident curved forms, a floating circular accent, and bright graphic outlines in vibrant orange, turquoise, and emerald green. The large-scale composition has a distinct painted character, giving each color field visible surface movement rather than flat uniformity. Produced as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an expressive, gallery-like focal point to modern interiors.

In the room

Because the composition relies on broad geometric blocks and large circular curves, we find Borrowed Forms works best on a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full balance of shapes can be appreciated. In a spacious living room, dining room, or contemporary home office, installing this design behind a low sofa, a credenza, or a minimalist desk lets the upper intersecting lines and circular motif command visual attention without competing with tall furniture.

The interplay between deep charcoal and bright linear accents gives this wall mural considerable versatility across different lighting conditions. In rooms with ample natural daylight, the fine turquoise, purple, and green line work stands out crisply against the neutral color blocks. Under warmer evening light, the bright orange contours take on a richer glow, softening the graphic contrast between the black and pale gray sections.

Styling it

When styling around Borrowed Forms, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture clean-lined and understated so the wall mural remains the primary visual statement in the room. Low-profile silhouettes in dark charcoal, crisp off-white, or muted gray naturally extend the core architecture of the design without adding visual clutter.

To complement the artwork without overwhelming it, pair the wallpaper with one or two carefully chosen material accents. Warm wood finishes, such as natural walnut or oiled oak, introduce an earthy warmth that balances the cooler gray and charcoal blocks. For smaller decorative accessories or lighting fixtures, subtle matte black metal or warm brass echoes the graphic outlines and vibrant orange accents in the painting.

Color combinations

The palette in Borrowed Forms is anchored by a neutral base of deep charcoal black, medium slate gray, and creamy off-white, energized by fine outlines in bright marigold orange, jade green, cyan, and hints of violet.

For adjacent walls, woodwork, and large surfaces, we recommend pulling directly from the softer neutral tones of the design. A muted off-white or soft warm gray paint on surrounding walls keeps the atmosphere cohesive and open, allowing the wallpaper to serve as a defined feature wall. If you prefer a bolder, moodier room scheme, color-drenching adjoining trim and doors in a deep charcoal or near-black will frame the mural dramatically while drawing out its deepest geometric blocks.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls, giving you a custom fit designed specifically for your room.

All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the finished surface. Engineered to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces with confidence.