Wallpaper - Playful Bugs II

Our Playful Bugs II wallpaper by Cheryl Warrick brings a graphic, nature-inspired character to the wall. Illustrated in a block-print-inspired style with bold outlines and flat forms, the composition features friendly beetles and insects surrounded by stylized leaves and earthy dots. The sea green background grounds the design with a calm, organic undertone while the warm earthy accents add visual rhythm across the surface. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers with a subtle physical structure in the paper, this design brings a lively yet considered feel to any interior.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well in children's spaces, including a nursery, toddler room, kids' bedroom, or a dedicated playroom. The graphic spacing of the insects and foliage creates plenty of visual interest without feeling crowded, making it a wonderful backdrop for a feature wall behind a cot or low shelving. In a larger room, the rhythmic repetition of leaves and dots allows the design to run comfortably across multiple walls. Because the sea green palette is muted rather than overly bright, the design introduces playful energy while maintaining a grounded, cohesive mood that grows naturally with a child.

Styling it

The flat graphic shapes and mid-century modern influence make this design easy to pair with simple, functional furnishings. We like to combine this wallpaper with mid-toned or light timber furniture, such as natural birch, ash, or warm oak, which complements the earthy tones in the print. Surrounding furniture with clean, rounded silhouettes echoes the curved wings and leaf shapes in the motif. To keep the focus on the artwork, we would choose plain woven textiles in neutral tones rather than competing patterns, allowing the illustrated bugs to stand out as the primary visual feature of the space.

Colour combinations

The palette is built around sea green with muted earthy accents and contrasting graphic lines. To create a balanced scheme, we suggest pairing adjacent walls with soft warm off-whites or subtle stone tones that reflect the neutral elements in the print. If you prefer deeper contrast, muted olive, terracotta, or warm ochre accents on painted woodwork, shelving, or upholstery will pick up on the secondary tones in the illustration.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. We ensure our wallpapers are straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and rented spaces.