Wallpaper - Acorn Street

Our Acorn Street wallpaper brings a classic urban atmosphere indoors, pairing a glowing black vintage street lamp with a rustic red brick wall and bold "BOSTON" lettering. Designed by Tono Balaguer, this photographic motif relies on the contrast between warm, earthy terracotta tones and the dark ironwork of the lantern, complete with painted brick details and soft cast shadows. The architectural composition adds distinct character and depth to a room, working particularly well as an accent wall in a study or home office. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a grounded, atmospheric look that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because this design functions as a strong architectural statement, we like to see it on a main feature wall where the vintage lamp and lettering have plenty of space to breathe. In a home office or study, positioning the mural behind a desk or open shelving gives the room a sense of depth and historic character without overwhelming the entire floor plan.

The rich brick tones and deep shadows bring an inherently warm feel to the room. In spaces with generous natural daylight, the weathered details across the individual bricks and the mortar lines become clearly visible. During the evening, pairing the wall with soft, low-level table lamps complements the warm glow depicted in the street lantern itself, creating an inviting, focused atmosphere.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we suggest leaning into materials that reflect its architectural, vintage character while keeping the surrounding lines relatively uncluttered.

• Choose darker wood finishes, such as walnut or stained timber, for desks, shelving, or sideboards to balance the deep tones in the lantern and brickwork.
• Introduce muted metal accents in matte black or aged bronze on light fixtures and hardware, which naturally echo the iron details of the street lamp.
• Keep surrounding upholstery and soft furnishings in simple, warm neutrals like biscuit, taupe, or dark charcoal so the wall mural remains the central focal point.

Colour combinations

The palette within the design is defined by rich rust, earthy reds, and warm terracotta bricks, anchored by deep charcoal and black tones in the lantern, lettering, and cast shadows.

For adjacent painted walls and woodwork, we recommend quiet, complementary tones that let the brick motif stand out. Warm off-whites, muted greiges, or deep charcoals work exceptionally well on adjoining surfaces. If you want to create a moodier, library-style interior, painting the skirting boards and surrounding door frames in a dark slate grey or rich espresso ties in naturally with the vintage sign and ironwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made to measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard fixed rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Every design is developed to be straightforward and simple to hang, giving you a smooth decorating experience whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.