Wallpaper - Koi in the Garden

Morgan Birch brings a serene garden scene to life in our Koi in the Garden wallpaper, capturing vivid red and white koi gliding through deep navy water. Richly painted botanical layers frame the pond, with soft white blossoms, floating lily pads, stepping stones, and hanging foliage set against shaded garden greenery. The oil paint aesthetic gives the artwork depth and an expressive painterly quality. Produced as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an artful, tranquil presence to interior walls.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in a living room, bedroom, or dedicated study where the illustrative pond setting can act as an engaging focal point. Because the composition contains larger scenic elements like garden stones and tree branches alongside delicate water lilies, it benefits from a relatively open wall where the landscape narrative can unfold naturally. In a dining room or guest room, placing the mural behind low-profile furniture ensures the focal koi fish swimming through the lower half of the design remain visible. The deep blue tones also make it a striking addition to a powder room or entryway, where a scenic mural creates an immediate visual statement.

Styling it

To balance the painterly detail of the wallpaper, we recommend pairing it with grounded, understated furnishings. Clean-lined furniture in warm natural woods like ash, oak, or teak complements the earthy greens and terracotta rock tones within the garden scene. Mid-century modern or Japandi-inspired silhouettes keep the surrounding space uncluttered, allowing the pond illustration to take centre stage. For decorative accents, simple ceramic vessels, subtle matte black metal details, and unpatterned textiles in natural fibres harmonise with the organic nature of the artwork without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centres around deep navy blue and pond water tones, accented by scarlet red, warm ochre, crisp white, and an array of mossy greens. When choosing colours for adjacent walls, woodwork, or built-in cabinetry, soft off-whites and pale stone shades create a fresh, open contrast that highlights the darker backdrop. For a moodier, enveloping atmosphere, matching adjacent trim or walls to the deep navy or forest green found in the foliage creates seamless visual depth. Muted terracotta and warm amber accents can also be drawn from the koi and rocks to tie upholstery and cushions into the palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper. We print our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and each design is crafted to be straightforward and simple to hang in your home.