Wallpaper - Social Butterflies I

Created by Chris Paschke, our Social Butterflies I wallpaper captures two soft blue butterflies resting among fluid, sage green leaves. The composition balances loose, watercolor-like washes of sky blue and muted green with spontaneous ink-drawn outlines, leaving ample white space around the motif for an airy, contemporary feel. We print this design to order as made-to-measure wallpaper on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, making it straightforward to hang and well suited to calm bedroom feature walls, bright reading spaces, or relaxed living rooms.

In the room

Because the artwork has a light, painterly character and generous white space around the botanical forms, we find this mural wallpaper works exceptionally well on an accent wall where the motif has space to breathe. In a bedroom, placing it behind the headboard draws the eye directly to the sweeping movement of the leaves and butterflies without visual clutter. For a home office, guest room, or dressing area, the soft contrast between the pastel blues and sage green brings a fresh, natural tone that does not overwhelm smaller floor plans.

Styling it

To complement the light, illustrative style of this wallpaper, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture simple and uncluttered. Clean lines in light or natural wood tones, such as ash or pale birch, pair effortlessly with the soft botanical subject. For upholstery and larger textiles, gentle neutral fabrics in off-white, light grey, or muted oatmeal allow the vivid blue watercolor accents of the butterflies to stand out as the primary focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

The design centres on soft sky blue, gentle pastel washes, and sage green brushwork set against a crisp white background, accented by dark ink contours. When selecting paint shades for adjacent walls, skirting boards, or cabinetry, muted sage greens, chalky whites, and pale cool greys create a seamless, harmonious palette. If you prefer a subtle contrast, incorporating deeper slate blue or soft charcoal details through decorative ceramics or frames echoes the dark calligraphic line work in the motif.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Every mural is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical paper structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang across different types of homes and living spaces.