Wallpaper - Steeped in Crimson

Steeped in Crimson by Kate Jarvik Birch presents a close-up, painted still life of a porcelain teacup and saucer holding a rich, ruby-tinted tea with an ornate spoon resting inside. Strong natural light casts deep, graphic shadows across a crisp white surface, balancing the delicate floral patterning on the teacup with bold contrasts in deep purple, slate grey, and warm amber reflections. We love how this painterly composition brings intimacy and artistic character to a wall mural. Made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpaper creates an expressive focal point in your interior.

In the room

This wall mural works particularly well as a striking feature wall where its painterly details and dramatic shadows have space to be appreciated. In a dining room, kitchen breakfast nook, or a relaxed living space, placing this wallpaper along an open wall creates an inviting, conversational atmosphere. Because the composition has a strong focal point and deliberate angular shadows, we suggest positioning it behind lower furniture such as a sideboard, dining bench, or low console table, allowing the teacup and saucer to remain clearly in view.

Styling it

To complement the rich tones and painterly character of this wallpaper, we would look towards simple furniture with clean silhouettes that let the artwork take centre stage.

• Pair with dark timber finishes or warm cherry wood furniture that subtly reflect the deep crimson and amber notes in the liquid.
• Choose understated ceramic tableware and simple linen soft furnishings in muted off-whites or charcoal to echo the table surface and cool shadow tones.
• Incorporate subtle vintage or tarnished silver accents in hardware or table accessories to pick up the ornate spoon detail within the artwork.

Colour combinations

The palette in our design centres on deep crimson reds, glowing amber, cool slate blues, and muted shadowy violets, set against clean white paper tones. When choosing paint for surrounding walls and woodwork, warm off-whites or soft stone shades will create a seamless, bright backdrop. For a moodier, enveloping scheme, deep charcoal, muted plum, or soft slate grey on adjoining walls will draw out the rich shadow work in the mural wallpapers.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We print on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that adds a gentle surface feel to every design. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering options suited to both homeowners and rented spaces.