Wallpaper - Out Of The Box

Created by Kate Jarvik Birch, our Out Of The Box wallpaper brings an expressive, illustrative presence to the wall. The composition centres on a detailed swallowtail butterfly taking flight from an open turquoise box, cast against a pale, neutral background with gentle shadow work. Rich yellow, black, and subtle red and blue accents on the butterfly wings contrast crisply with the vibrant teal and turquoise shades of the box. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our wall murals are straightforward to hang and make a distinctive visual statement.

In the room

Because of the scale and focused composition of this artwork, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a living room, bedroom, or home office. Giving the mural wallpaper an uninterrupted wall allows the central subject and its painterly perspective to stand out without being broken up by tall shelving or bulky storage units. Placing it behind a low-backed sofa, a headboard, or a minimalist desk creates a natural visual anchor in the space. In rooms with ample daylight, the bold turquoise and clear yellow tones feel fresh and lively, while softer ambient lighting in the evening brings out the deeper shadows and fine line details in the butterfly wings.

Styling it

When styling around this mural, we like to keep the surrounding furniture relatively calm and let the wallpaper hold the visual focus. Low-profile pieces in clean, modern silhouettes work particularly well alongside the graphic perspective of the artwork. To balance the vibrant turquoise and yellow tones, you could introduce warm wood finishes or neutral upholstery in cream, soft grey, or muted taupe. Minimalist accessories and thoughtful lighting will complement the illustrative quality of the print without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is led by vivid turquoise, crisp sky blue, and the warm yellow and black of the swallowtail butterfly, punctuated by tiny red and deep blue spots. For adjacent painted walls, soft off-whites, warm pale greys, or muted bone tones create a clean, harmonious transition that lets the design breathe. If you prefer a bolder, more enveloping room scheme, pulling a deep teal or dusty blue from the box onto nearby woodwork, skirting boards, or doors ties the entire space together.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and simple to install, offering practical options tailored to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.