Wallpaper - Umbrella After The Storm

In our Umbrella After The Storm wallpaper, created with Kate Jarvik Birch, a vivid red umbrella and matching dress create an arresting focal point against wet city streets. The composition captures concentric ripples spreading across rain-soaked puddles, mirroring bold red reflections, muted urban greys, and deep shadows with a striking painted-looking character. What we particularly like is the dynamic balance between the saturated scarlet tones and the cooler, reflective water surfaces. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural printed on wallpaper paper with a subtle physical structure, this design brings atmospheric storytelling and rich artistic depth straight to your interior.

In the room

Because of its expressive perspective and vivid central contrast, we see this wall mural working especially well on a dedicated feature wall. In a living room or dining space, placing the design on a prominent, relatively uninterrupted wall allows the full reflection and water ripples to unfold without distraction. It also makes a memorable impression in an entryway or hallway, where the sense of walking forward through the rain creates an inviting visual journey as you step into the home. In a home office or bedroom, giving the artwork breathing room behind a desk or low-profile bed keeps the focus firmly on the painterly brushwork and rich colour play.

Styling it

When styling around this mural wallpaper, we suggest letting the artwork take centre stage while echoing its distinctive palette through grounded interior choices.

• Pair with dark painted finishes, deep charcoal furniture, or black metal accents that pull from the dark reflections and water outlines in the lower composition.
• Introduce warm mid-tone wood elements, such as teak or dark oak, to balance the cool blues and greys across the street scene.
• Keep surrounding textiles relatively understated in plain off-white, slate, or stone to avoid competing with the graphic red umbrella.

Colour combinations

The dominant accent in our design is an intense, true red, surrounded by cool watery greys, soft blues, deep slate blacks, and hints of warm amber street reflections. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, charcoal grey or muted ink blue provides a moody, coherent backdrop that complements the street's wet reflections. Alternatively, a crisp soft off-white or neutral light grey keeps the room feeling open while allowing the crimson umbrella and dress to pop with maximum visual impact.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions. Custom production means each panel is printed specifically for your project, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.