Wallpaper - British Shorthair Dapper Cat

Our British Shorthair Dapper Cat wallpaper, created by Yvette St. Amant, brings together playful character and rich, graphic color. A British Shorthair cat with wide, curious eyes poses in an ornate teal and turquoise outfit, detailed with floral patterns and an oversized leafy bow tie. Behind the portrait, a vibrant watermelon pink backdrop filled with bold red leaf motifs creates an energetic, high-contrast setting. What we particularly like is how the painterly portrait balances quirky humor with deliberate decorative detail. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the motif is so expressive, we see this working exceptionally well on a defined feature wall where the central cat portrait can serve as a confident focal point. In a bedroom or dressing room, placing the design behind a headboard or low vanity anchors the wall without hiding the main illustration. The scale and lively palette also suit a teenage room, home office, or study, especially on a relatively uninterrupted wall that lets the full repeat and vivid background breath. For smaller spaces like a powder room, wrapping the mural wallpapers around the room creates a bold, immersive jewel-box atmosphere full of personality.

Styling it

• Pair the vibrant pink and teal palette with clean-lined mid-century or contemporary furniture so the surrounding shapes stay simple against the decorative motif.
• Introduce warm wood tones or painted dark furniture to give the room grounding visual weight and balance the bright watermelon background.
• Keep surrounding accent pieces focused on solid colors drawn from the wallpaper, avoiding competing patterns on larger rugs or upholstery.

Color combinations

The wallpaper centers on an intense watermelon pink and deep red background paired with vivid teal, turquoise, and soft cool grays in the cat portrait. For adjacent painted walls, trim, or cabinetry, we like pulling out a muted teal or deep peacock blue to extend the cool tones of the outfit. If you prefer a lighter, quieter surround, a crisp off-white or soft pale blush allows the saturated pink and red artwork to remain the clear centerpiece of the room.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to buying standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that feels solid and refined on the wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our options fit different homes and living situations, whether you own your property or are decorating a rented space.