Wallpaper - Across the World VI

Designed by Sue Schlabach, our Across the World VI wallpaper presents a world map with an artistic, weathered visual character. The continents are rendered in soft washes of terracotta, muted peach, sage, and faded teal against an open, pale seafoam backdrop overlaid with subtle gridlines. What we particularly appreciate about this mural wallpaper is its painterly, worn texture, which gives the cartographic motif a vintage, relaxed presence rather than the clinical look of a standard atlas. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural, it features a subtle physical structure in the paper that complements the oil-paint-inspired finish.

In the room

Because a world map mural relies on its horizontal spread, we recommend giving this wallpaper a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full geography can unfold naturally. In a home office or study, placing it directly behind a desk creates an inspiring backdrop that anchors the workspace without overwhelming it. It also works beautifully in a bedroom behind the headboard, where the calm, muted palette sets a peaceful tone. For a living room or a teenage bedroom, this design serves as a sophisticated focal point that balances artistic curiosity with understated colour.

Styling it

To complement the vintage, painted character of the map, we suggest pairing it with warm wood furniture such as oak, birch, or lightly aged pine. Keeping large storage pieces or shelving low along the wall ensures the cartographic detail remains fully visible. Soft, natural woven textiles in unbleached linen, warm cream, or textured cotton work well to echo the relaxed, washed quality of the background. Matte black or muted bronze metal accents on lighting and desk lamps can provide a crisp, modern counterpoint to the soft visual texture of the wallpaper.

Colour combinations

The design features a nuanced palette of dusty terracotta, warm blush, soft sage green, and pale seafoam tones. When choosing paint for adjacent walls or trim, off-whites with warm, creamy undertones or muted stone greys will blend seamlessly with the pale backdrop. If you prefer a richer contrast, pulling out the earthy terracotta or soft sage from the continents for surrounding joinery, shelving, or upholstered armchairs creates a cohesive, grounded interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer flexible decorating options suited to both permanent homes and rented spaces.