Wallpaper - Red and Olive Celebration

Our Red and Olive Celebration wallpaper by Shirley Novak brings an expressive, painterly floral scene to the wall. Large white and orange poppy-like blooms are accented with rich red strokes, set against a warm backdrop of blended dijon yellow and olive green tones. The impressionistic, oil-painted look gives the artwork a visible sense of depth and gesture, with thick brushstrokes balanced by dark green stems throughout the composition. Made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, this design offers an inviting, art-led focus that works comfortably across residential living and dining spaces.

In the room

Because the brushwork is broad and energetic, we see this working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the painted motif has space to be appreciated from a distance. In a dining room or living room, placing the design on the main focal wall, behind a dining table or sofa, lets the warm yellow and olive background create an enveloping presence without overwhelming the room.

The design also suits a creative home office, guest room, or bedroom. In a bedroom, we would install this mural wallpaper behind the bedhead, allowing the sweeping floral forms to anchor the sleeping area while keeping the surrounding walls in simpler, coordinating paint colors. The rich dijon and warm green backdrop responds nicely to both soft daylight and warm artificial lighting, revealing the fine layering in the painted strokes as light shifts through the day.

Styling it

To let the expressive floral painting take center stage, we recommend balancing the wall with furniture that has clean, grounded silhouettes.

• Choose warm mid-tone or dark wood furniture, such as walnut or warm-toned oak, which connects naturally with the earthy olive and dijon background.
• Keep larger upholstery in calm neutrals like warm cream, oatmeal, or muted olive linen so the vibrant reds and oranges in the flowers remain the primary visual statement.
• Bring in a small accent piece or decorative textile in rust or soft terracotta to pick up the warm poppy tones without crowding the overall composition.

Color combinations

The wallpaper centers around a rich dijon yellow and olive green base, energized by accents of poppy red, warm orange, soft white, and dark stem greens.

When choosing colors for surrounding walls, trim, or cabinetry, a creamy off-white or muted warm beige provides a soft, restful transition. For a cozier and more immersive feel, pulling the olive green or a muted golden dijon onto adjacent painted walls or baseboards creates a seamless, grounded connection to the painting.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to buying standard fixed rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering reliable options whether you own your home or live in a rented space.