Wallpaper - Expressionism II

Our Expressionism II wallpaper by Chris Paschke brings an expressive, painterly energy to your walls with swirling gestural strokes, sweeping arcs, and layered splatters. The composition balances grounded earthy base tones of caramel, beige, and warm brown against bold charcoal, deep black, crisp white, and subtle gold-toned accents. Layered watercolor-like washes and fluid brushwork give the design remarkable visual depth and rhythmic movement. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical paper structure, this mural wallpaper is straightforward to hang and creates an artistic focal point in modern homes.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in spaces where you want to make an intentional visual statement, such as a contemporary living room or a focused home office. Because the abstract composition features large sweeping gestures and intricate splatters, it benefits from being displayed across a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full dynamic flow has room to breathe. In a living room, positioning the wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa lets the dramatic movement of the lines remain fully visible above the seating. For a home office, placing it along a main backdrop creates an engaging, thought-provoking atmosphere without overwhelming the work environment.

Styling it

To balance the bold, gestural energy of the wallpaper, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture simple and grounded. Minimalist furniture with clean lines and understated profiles works wonderfully, preventing the room from feeling visually cluttered.

Warm wood tones in walnut or muted oak pair naturally with the caramel and earthy brown washes in the background. You might also introduce matte black metal elements in lighting fixtures or table legs to echo the confident black ink strokes within the artwork. Keeping surrounding fabrics relatively plain and textured helps ensure the wall mural remains the defining piece of the room.

Colour combinations

The artwork is built upon a balanced palette of warm caramel, beige, soft white, and charcoal, accented by striking black splatters and warm gold-toned strokes.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and woodwork, soft off-whites and warm stone greys create a seamless, cohesive backdrop that lets the design stand out. If you prefer a moodier and more dramatic space, drawing out the deeper charcoal or soft black tones on adjacent trims, doors, or accent shelving adds striking contrast while reinforcing the graphic strength of the wallpaper.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, giving you a smooth decorating experience whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.