Wallpaper - Overlaps

Designed by Nadine Greeff, our Overlaps wallpaper brings an organic geometric rhythm to the wall through translucent watercolour washes. Layered diagonal bands in caramel, soft tan, and warm earthy brown cross over one another, creating clean geometric shapes and subtle pigment pooling where the brushstrokes meet. The open, off-white background gives the overall composition a light and balanced feel, making it an expressive yet tranquil backdrop. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a living room or a dedicated home office, where the interplay of structured geometry and fluid paint washes adds interest without overwhelming the space. On a larger, uninterrupted wall behind a sofa or writing desk, the sweeping diagonal movement has room to breathe, allowing the gentle variations in transparency to become a quiet focal point. Because the shapes are relatively open and the negative space remains crisp, the pattern also sits comfortably in rooms with lower ceilings, where the upward angles naturally draw the eye across the wall.

Styling it

To complement the organic modern feel of the watercolour motif, we suggest pairing this design with furniture that has clean silhouettes and understated warmth. Mid-toned or lighter wood finishes, such as natural ash, echo the earthy notes in the pattern without competing with the darker caramel layers. For surrounding textiles, smooth woven fabrics in ecru, oatmeal, or unbleached cotton help maintain an airy balance, letting the graphic intersections on the wall hold visual focus.

Colour combinations

The motif itself relies on earthy caramel, warm biscuit, and deeper brown pigment tones set against a clean, off-white base. For adjacent walls, woodwork, or built-in cabinetry, we like pairing this wallpaper with soft ivory, muted beige, or warm plaster tones that pick up the lightest areas of the paper. If you prefer deeper contrast, accents in rich espresso or muted terracotta can ground the room while harmonising naturally with the layered brown stripes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored to your specific wall dimensions. Printing to your custom measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls in fixed dimensions.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure that lends depth to every motif. They are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, whether you are refreshing your own home or styling a rented space.