Wallpaper - Golden Beetle

Our Golden Beetle wallpaper, designed by Kristy Rice, places an expressive watercolour insect in vivid focus against a crisp white ground. Saturated tones of magenta, purple, deep blue, and bright orange bleed into one another across the shell, accented by fine line work along the legs and antennae alongside playful gold splatters. What we particularly like about this design is how the generous white space gives the vibrant painted form room to breathe, creating a striking statement without overwhelming the wall. Printed made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it is easy to hang and brings an artistic, illustrative character to your interior.

In the room

Because the motif features a large, singular focal point with generous negative space, we see this working exceptionally well on a clear feature wall in a study, home library, or creative studio. Giving the beetle an uninterrupted wall allows the dynamic scale and expressive paint runs to be appreciated in full.

In a dedicated workspace or art studio, positioning the wallpaper behind a desk or open shelving creates an engaging visual anchor that draws the eye immediately upon entering. In larger rooms with ample daylight, the contrast between the luminous white background and the rich magenta and cobalt pigments becomes especially crisp and vivid.

Styling it

The expressive nature of this design pairs naturally with eclectic and contemporary spaces where art takes centre stage. To keep the focus on the artwork, we would balance the strong colours with pared-back, intentional furnishings.

A clean-lined desk in natural timber or painted white lets the colourful shell stand out without competing for attention. If you want to draw out the warm, golden accents within the paint splatters, consider pairing the wall with warm brass lighting, a simple gilded frame, or ochre textiles elsewhere in the space. Keeping surrounding large furniture relatively quiet in tone ensures the central insect remains the undeniable focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

The motif itself is rich in colour, built on a foundation of bright magenta, petal pink, indigo blue, burnt orange, and warm gold against an off-white base.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls and woodwork, a clean, bright white matching the background creates a cohesive, modern gallery feel. If you prefer a moodier or more enveloping scheme, drawing a deep navy or warm plum from the beetle's shell onto nearby trim or shelving adds dramatic depth while grounding the bright watercolour tones.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made to measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. This bespoke approach ensures the design fits your space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess material.

Every order is printed on durable, PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that lends depth to the finished surface. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers and custom wall murals make it simple to bring original art into your home.