Wallpaper - Empty Nest

Our Empty Nest wallpaper, created with Deborah Revell, pairs photographic clarity with quiet simplicity. The composition centres on a woven bird nest of dried grasses, moss, and twigs set against a clean white backdrop, with a spotted guinea fowl feather nestled inside. Earthy tones of saddle brown, straw beige, and soft charcoal lend the motif a grounded visual warmth, while the generous negative space gives the detailed organic textures room to breathe. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the primary motif sits off-centre with open space surrounding it, we see this working particularly well as an accent wall in a bedroom or a nursery. Placing the focal element above a low headboard or a child's cot allows the delicate structure of the nest to draw attention without overcrowding the wall. In a home office, study, or living room, the clean backdrop keeps the room feeling light and uncluttered, making our mural wallpapers an effortless fit for both compact spaces and larger, open-plan rooms.

Styling it

We would keep the surrounding decor restrained to match the organic, wabi-sabi feel of the artwork. Simple furniture in light or warm wood tones, such as ash or natural oak, complements the earthy straw and twig details nicely. Low-profile furnishings and unpatterned textiles allow the fine photographic texture of the feather and nest to take centre stage.

Colour combinations

The design features a core palette of saddle brown, dry moss, soft grey, and warm white. To build a balanced scheme around it, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with off-white or soft cream on neighbouring walls to maintain the airy backdrop. Muted earthy accents, such as clay, taupe, or deep forest tones, echo the natural materials in the nest and bring subtle warmth to the rest of the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, crafted to be straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are decorating a family home or personalising a rented apartment, we offer wall murals suited to different spaces and lifestyles.