Wallpaper - Soul Food Begins With Roots

Our Soul Food Begins With Roots wallpaper brings an expressive, illustrative celebration of garden harvest to the wall. Designed by Yvette St. Amant, the composition features an orderly lineup of six distinct root vegetables rendered in an artistic, paint-drawing style across a warm beige ground. Deep burgundy beets sit alongside rich red and vibrant orange carrots, each finished with lively green leafy tops and anchored by the graphic lettering phrase "soul FOOD begins with ROOTS". Produced as made-to-measure mural wallpapers printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this design offers a warm, graphic focal point with an earthy visual rhythm.

In the room

In a residential interior, we see this wall mural working particularly well in a kitchen or an open dining nook where food preparation and everyday gathering take place. Because the design combines bold lettering with a distinct horizontal row of illustrated vegetables, it thrives on an accent wall where the motif can be viewed comfortably from counter height or seated dining level. In a kitchen dining area, placing the mural along an uninterrupted wall allows the six root figures and the complete text to remain legible without being split across awkward cabinetry corners or tall pantry units.

Styling it

The graphic quality and earthy warmth of this wallpaper pair naturally with casual, contemporary, or boho-inspired culinary spaces. We recommend keeping nearby cabinetry and large surfaces grounded in simple, warm materials so the visual story in the artwork stands out clearly.

Warm wood finishes, such as natural birch or oiled oak shelving, echo the organic garden theme while maintaining an unforced, welcoming atmosphere. Matte ceramic dishware, unglazed terracotta planters, or simple off-white subway tile work harmoniously alongside the painted illustration without competing for attention.

Color combinations

The artwork is built around a warm beige base paired with deep burgundy, carrot orange, rich red, and leaf greens. To build a cohesive room palette, we suggest drawing from the background and deeper vegetable tones for adjacent surfaces.

Warm cream, sandy beige, or soft warm white on adjoining walls helps the mural integrate smoothly into the broader space. For painted cabinets, millwork, or trim, a muted olive green or a rich, subdued burgundy provides a satisfying visual continuation that ties directly into the botanical artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. We print on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.