Wallpaper - Block Print Water Lily Stripes, Lichen

Created in collaboration with RNM Arts, our Block Print Water Lily Stripes wallpaper in Lichen brings a graceful, botanical rhythm to the wall. The design features stylised water lilies, rising stems, and floating lily pads arranged in an elegant vertical repeat, balanced by delicate floral accents along slender vertical lines. Inspired by traditional block-print craft, the motif has a soft, printed character set against a subtly striated background. Tonal shades of muted lichen, pale moss, and soft olive green keep the contrast gentle and harmonious across the surface. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure.

In the room

Because the repeat has a clear vertical flow, this design works especially well in rooms where you want to draw the eye upward and create a sense of height. In a bedroom, we like placing it behind the headboard as a serene feature wall, or running it across all four walls to create a cohesive, wrapping atmosphere. The low-contrast palette also makes it a natural fit for hallways, staircases, and dining spaces where a decorative motif can unfold without overwhelming the surrounding architecture. In rooms that receive plenty of natural daylight, the delicate line work and quiet green undertones reveal their full depth.

Styling it

To complement the Arts and Crafts sensibility of the motif, we would pair this wallpaper with quiet, considered furnishings. Warm, mid-toned woods such as antique pine, oak, or cherry echo the earthy character of the lichen backdrop, while painted furniture in soft stone or warm off-white keeps the overall look light and balanced. We suggest keeping nearby patterns to a minimum so the water lily silhouettes remain the primary visual focal point. For accents, unlacquered brass, muted bronze, or simple glazed ceramics pick up on the organic, handcrafted feel of the print without competing with its rhythm.

Colour combinations

The design itself centres on gentle lichen green, pale olive, and soft moss tones over a warm, faintly textured background. When selecting colours for adjacent walls, woodwork, and trim, we suggest leaning into related earthy shades. Chalky whites, warm off-whites, and soft pale greys create a fresh and seamless transition alongside the pattern. For a richer, more enveloping feel, deeper olive greens, muted sage, or warm taupes work beautifully on surrounding painted surfaces, panelling, or larger upholstered furniture.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free material with a subtle physical structure in the paper, offering a refined finish that is straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are decorating a family home or personalising a rented space, we offer wallpaper options suited to different living situations and decorating needs.