Wallpaper - Winter Donkey

Illustrated by Leslie Trimbach, our Winter Donkey wallpaper brings a charming storybook presence to the wall with its expressive watercolour style. The design centres on a gentle, light brown donkey wrapped in a bright red plaid scarf, joined by a tiny bird perched quietly on its back wearing a matching knitted beanie. Soft washes of cool winter sky and gentle snowfall create an atmospheric backdrop that feels both playful and calm. Our made-to-measure wallpapers are PVC-free and printed with a subtle structure in the paper, making this mural design a lovely focal point for family living spaces.

In the room

We find this design works exceptionally well as a feature wall in a nursery, toddler room, or children's playroom. Because the donkey and its companion form a prominent, large-scale visual anchor, placing the mural on an open, uninterrupted wall allows the full character of the illustration to shine. In a child's bedroom, setting the design behind a cot or low bed frames the sleeping area with warmth without overwhelming the room. The muted, snowy background balances the bolder red accents, allowing the wallpaper to introduce personality while maintaining a calm, restful atmosphere across the rest of the space.

Styling it

To complement the rustic, English country charm of the illustration, we recommend pairing the wall with simple painted furniture in soft off-white, muted cream, or natural light wood tones. Keeping larger storage pieces and shelving understated allows the mural wallpaper to remain the centrepiece of the room.

For textiles and smaller accents, you can draw directly from the cosy winter theme. Soft woollen throws, knitted cushions, or simple gingham bedding echo the scarf's warmth, while keeping surrounding decorative pieces minimal ensures the room feels relaxed and uncluttered.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a balanced palette of warm light brown, vivid red, and crisp black, set against soft washes of cool grey-blue and winter white.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and woodwork, soft warm whites or pale oatmeal create a seamless, gentle backdrop. If you want to introduce more depth, a muted slate blue inspired by the snowy sky grounds the space beautifully, while small accents of berry red in cushions or lampshades tie the whole room together effortlessly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all of our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and produced on a paper with a subtle physical structure that gives depth to printed artwork. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering a practical solution whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.