Wallpaper - Not Made Of Stone

Our Not Made Of Stone wallpaper by Kate Jarvik Birch presents an expressive, painted close-up of a classical sculpted face looking upward, with tears running down weathered features. Rendered in a deep, painterly palette of navy blue, cool slate, pale marble tones, and subtle lavender highlights, the design combines dramatic classical imagery with a modern illustrative style. What we particularly like about this mural wallpaper is the commanding scale of the portrait and the interplay of light and shadow across the stone-like contours. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure.

In the room

Because of its striking scale and emotive presence, we see this wall mural working especially well on an accent wall in a living room, bedroom, or a dedicated creative studio. In a living room, placing the design on a wide, uninterrupted wall behind a sofa allows the full vertical presence of the portrait to make an immediate artistic statement. In a bedroom, we would feature it behind a lower bedstead where the dramatic upward gaze can remain visible and unobstructed by tall headboards. The deep navy background gives the design an enveloping, intimate character, especially under warm, low-level evening lighting.

Styling it

When styling around this wallpaper, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture relatively calm and sculptural to balance the intensity of the artwork. Mid-century modern or contemporary furniture pieces with clean silhouettes and darker wood finishes work naturally alongside the deep blue backdrop. To complement the cool, stone-inspired tones of the illustration, incorporating muted textiles like slate grey throws, brushed wool cushions, or unbleached curtains creates a refined, cohesive environment without distracting from the main feature wall.

Colour combinations

The core palette of our wallpaper centres on deep midnight blue, cool stone grey, chalky white, and subtle hints of lavender and lilac in the shaded brushstrokes. When choosing colours for surrounding walls and trim, deep navy or soft grey-blue creates a seamless, moody transition that enhances the atmosphere of the room. Alternatively, pairing the mural with soft off-white or light cool grey woodwork allows the dark background of the artwork to stand out with crisp, graphic definition.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. This custom production approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on a quality paper with a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.