Wallpaper - Plant is life

In our Plant is life wallpaper, artist Julia Purinton captures a calm, painterly still life of potted houseplants and botanical stems arranged across a clean surface. The composition brings together a collection of ceramic-inspired vases in soft ochre, turquoise, pale yellow, coral, and blush tones, each holding fresh greenery, leafy foliage, and trailing ivy against an airy, off-white painted background. The visible brushstrokes and painterly textures give this mural wallpaper a serene, organic modern feel with an open, balanced rhythm. Like all Wallism wall murals, this design is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, creating an inviting backdrop for contemporary living spaces.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in a dining room or living room where the horizontal arrangement of vases can ground the space. Because the artwork features an implied shelf line across the lower section, it sits naturally behind lower furniture such as a sideboard, low-back sofa, or dining table, allowing the leafy stems and colourful pots to remain fully visible above. On a wider, uninterrupted feature wall, the complete still life has plenty of space to breathe, while the soft, pale backdrop keeps the room feeling bright and open even in spaces with softer natural light.

Styling it

To complement the organic modern aesthetic of the design, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture simple with clean lines and soft shapes. Low-profile credenzas or dining tables in light, natural wood tones echo the warm, earthy notes in the pottery without competing with the painterly details. Adding a few living indoor plants nearby creates a charming visual dialogue with the painted greenery on the wall, while simple, uncluttered surfaces allow the wall mural to serve as the main focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

The palette inside our wallpaper balances crisp green and fern foliage against an eclectic yet harmonious mix of vase tones: turquoise, soft coral, warm ochre, buttery yellow, and pale sky blue, all set on an off-white background. For surrounding painted walls and woodwork, we suggest pulling directly from the backdrop with warm off-whites, soft creams, or very pale stone. If you prefer a bolder contrast on adjacent surfaces or cabinetry, a muted sage green, deep teal, or warm terracotta will draw out the individual hues of the painted ceramics.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a light, subtle paper structure, and our wall murals are created to be straightforward and easy to hang in homes or rental spaces alike.