Wallpaper - African Animals

Our African Animals wallpaper brings together detailed, etching-style animal illustrations across a clean, light background. Created by Marina Vorona, the composition features a vibrant array of wildlife, including an elephant, giraffe, zebra, gorilla, lion, rhino, and crocodile, each rendered with fine cross-hatching and linework. The palette thoughtfully distributes terracotta red, muted sage green, charcoal, and warm golden-sand tones across the animals, giving the pattern an artistic and vintage storybook character. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals with a subtle structure in the paper, this design offers an engaging focal point for shared family rooms, nurseries, and play areas.

In the room

In a children's bedroom, playroom, or nursery, this design creates a lively visual narrative that encourages curiosity and storytelling. Because the illustrations vary in scale and posture across the entire surface, we like using this wallpaper across a wide, main wall where the full menagerie can be viewed without heavy disruption.

The motif also sits comfortably in a family living room, study, or home library. The open placement of the animals against an off-white field prevents the pattern from feeling crowded, making it suitable for both compact bedrooms and larger open spaces. In rooms with plenty of daylight, the fine engraved line details and gentle contrasts between the terracotta, green, and charcoal tones remain crisp and clear throughout the day.

Styling it

The 19th-century etching aesthetic pairs naturally with classic and vintage-inspired interior pieces. We suggest furnishing the room with warm mid-tone timber, such as natural oak, pine, or painted wooden frames, which balance the graphic quality of the linework.

For textiles, simple woven fabrics in earthy rust, olive, or warm neutral tones pick up on the illustrated figures without overwhelming the room. Keeping surrounding furniture relatively low or minimalist ensures that key figures, like the standing giraffe and strolling elephant, remain visible across the wall.

Colour combinations

The design itself balances soft terracotta red, muted green, charcoal black, and sand against a crisp, warm off-white backdrop.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, antique creams, or soft stone shades maintain a bright and airy atmosphere. To create a cozier, more grounded interior, deep forest green or earthy clay tones drawn directly from the animal illustrations work particularly well on painted skirting boards, doors, or built-in shelving.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, providing a clean and considered finish on the wall. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a practical way to transform living spaces in both owned homes and rented accommodation.