Wallpaper - Chonky Boy

Our Chonky Boy wallpaper, created by Kate Jarvik Birch, brings a delightful and characterful feathered friend directly to your wall. This portrait features a plump pigeon perched on a sunny ledge, rendered with expressive gouache-like brushwork. The bird's iridescent neck plumage displays subtle transitions of violet, lavender, turquoise, and soft blue, set against a graphic backdrop of deep navy, aubergine, and warm terracotta tones. Produced as a made-to-measure mural on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a playful focal point with a contemporary, artistic flair.

In the room

We love how this piece balances urban charm with bold colour blocking. Because the design works as a large-scale focal portrait, it sits naturally on a feature wall in a living room, hallway, or home office where its personality can shine without feeling crowded. The contrast between the cool slate blues of the pigeon and the warm, sunset-inspired wall behind it allows the mural to hold its own in both brightly lit rooms and cosier spaces with warm lamp light. In an entryway or creative workspace, placing the wallpaper behind a simple low console or desk ensures the bird's full profile and expressive orange eye remain completely in view.

Styling it

When styling around this mural wallpaper, we suggest leaning into clean lines and grounded textures that let the illustrated character remain the focal point. Mid-century silhouettes or contemporary furniture in warm wood tones, such as walnut or warm birch, pair effortlessly with the rich terracotta backdrop. To complement the cool blue and purple notes in the plumage, incorporate textiles like a simple denim-blue cushion or a deep indigo throw. Keeping large furniture pieces relatively understated in form and neutral in fabric allows the expressive painting style of the wallpaper to bring energy to the room without visual clutter.

Colour combinations

The design itself combines a rich array of colours: slate grey, powder blue, soft turquoise, violet, warm terracotta, deep navy, and subtle accents of bright orange and coral on the feet and eye. For surrounding painted walls and woodwork, a muted slate blue or a deep warm navy creates an immersive, cocooning feel that echoes the background of the artwork. If you prefer a lighter, more open balance, a soft warm off-white or light plaster tone on adjacent walls lets the terracotta and blue tones in the wallpaper stand out cleanly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material compared to standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving each print a refined finish. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters alike, making it easy to bring distinctive, bespoke art into your home.