Wallpaper - Royal Procession

Our Royal Procession wallpaper brings together an illustrative historical scene created by Jan Becke, depicting riders in ornate hats and flowing garments mounted on horseback. The monochromatic, black-and-white figures stand out against a warm sand-yellow patterned ground, framed by decorative floral and geometric borders that recall classical tiled murals. Inscriptions and dates along the lower edge add an authentic archival character to the artwork. Produced made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design offers a distinctive architectural focal point that is easy to hang in private living spaces.

In the room

Because of the narrative detail and structured framing, we like to see this design given a prominent, uninterrupted wall. In a dining room or living room, it works particularly well positioned along the main sightline, where the full horizontal movement of the cavalcade can unfold without being clipped by doorways or tall shelving. In a study or home office, the design adds a stately, reflective atmosphere behind a desk or reading chair. The warm yellow background softens the graphic quality of the black-and-white linework, making the pattern comfortable on larger accent walls without feeling overpowering. In a hallway or staircase with decent ceiling height, the distinct border elements provide a natural architectural anchor that draws the eye upward along the wall.

Styling it

When styling a room around this design, we suggest leaning into classical proportions while keeping large furniture surfaces relatively quiet. Tailored upholstered seating in unpatterned weaves helps ground the space without competing with the detailed figurative illustration. Darker wood furniture, such as antique walnut or ebonised timber, connects naturally with the dark ink lines of the procession, while simpler contemporary pieces prevent the room from feeling like a museum reconstruction. Polished or antique brass fittings echo the golden warmth of the backdrop, creating a coherent, understated interior dialogue across the entire space.

Colour combinations

The design centres around a clear tonal contrast between crisp black and charcoal linework and a muted, sandy yellow base. To complement these verified shades, adjacent walls painted in soft parchment, warm stone, or muted ochre will create a seamless, enveloping transition. For a crisper contrast, off-white woodwork and skirting highlight the outer geometric frame. Deep charcoal, slate, or dark bronze accents elsewhere in the room pick up the fine line art, giving the overall interior palette a grounded, deliberate finish.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. Printing to your custom measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with buying standard rolls. We make our wall murals using PVC-free wallpaper paper featuring a subtle surface structure, and each order is designed to be straightforward to hang. Whether you are decorating an owned home or personalising a rented space, we offer wallpaper options suited to different interior needs.