Wallpaper - Color Chart III

Our Color Chart III wallpaper brings together botanical painting and modernist geometric study in a striking abstract composition. Designed by artist Shirley Novak, the motif centres on a vivid purple flower with expressive petals, set against a clean white backdrop and surrounded by swatches of colour swatches arranged in structured grids. Notes of lilac, olive green, warm ochre, and deep earthy brown sit alongside sharp black bars and geometric blocks, creating an engaging dialogue between organic form and painterly colour theory. Printed as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this expressive design brings gallery-level presence and vivid personality to an accent wall.

In the room

In a spacious living room or dining area, we would place this wallpaper on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full grid layout and central flower have room to breathe. The combination of generous negative white space and energetic colour blocks makes it equally engaging in a home office, creative studio, or library, where an art-focused wall can anchor the entire layout. For a bedroom or guest room, placing the design behind the bed gives the room an immediate focal point without overwhelming the rest of the space. Because the white background keeps the visual weight light, it also works beautifully along an entryway or hallway staircase where guests can take in both the broad composition from a distance and the individual painterly swatches up close.

Styling it

We recommend letting the bold geometric structure of the design guide your interior choices. Contemporary and mid-century modern furniture with clean lines and simple silhouettes balances the expressive paint texture of the floral centrepiece. Low-profile credenzas, floating shelves, or minimalist seating in natural timber allow the wallpaper to remain the clear hero of the room.

To complement the graphic black bars in the motif, slim black metal accents in floor lamps, framing, or chair legs create crisp, grounding focal points throughout the space. Keep upholstery and larger floor coverings relatively quiet and texture-focused rather than introducing competing patterns, allowing the varied tones of the wallpaper to energise the room naturally.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a dynamic palette built around rich purple, lilac, and violet tones, balanced by olive, moss green, ochre, terracotta brown, and grounding black. When selecting paint for adjacent walls and woodwork, a clean, bright gallery white echoes the background and gives the room an open, airy feel. For a moodier, more tailored look, pulling out one of the deeper tones, such as a deep plum, muted olive green, or soft dusty lilac, for surrounding trim or built-in joinery creates a cohesive and deeply layered interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard rolls. Our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to every brushstroke. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.