Wallpaper - Collage Insects III

Designed by Courtney Prahl, our Collage Insects III wallpaper brings colourful beetles and butterflies together in an expressive, mixed-media collage that resembles a large natural history sketchbook. The composition balances painterly visual textures, paper-like layers, and fine line drawings against a light, cream and soft pink ground. What we particularly like is how the varied scale of the insect specimens creates an engaging visual rhythm across the wall, giving the pattern an eclectic, artistic character. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpapers are straightforward to hang and make an intriguing accent in creative living spaces, bedrooms, or family playrooms.

In the room

In a study, home office, or reading corner, we would place this design on a feature wall behind a desk or low shelving where the individual insect illustrations can be appreciated up close. The light background keeps the room feeling open, while the collage details provide plenty of visual interest. In a children's bedroom, nursery, or playroom, the curious mix of natural specimens introduces a playful, illustrative mood across an accent wall. For a hallway or dining area, we find that keeping the surrounding wall spaces simple gives the artwork room to breathe, allowing the layered collage composition to act as the primary focal point.

Styling it

Because this design has a distinctive, collected aesthetic, we suggest pairing it with furniture that shares a vintage or eclectic spirit. Warm, mid-tone wooden pieces, such as a vintage desk or simple framed shelving, complement the paper-like background and natural history theme. To keep the visual balance comfortable, we would avoid competing patterns nearby and instead choose quiet, solid textiles in unbleached cotton or soft woven wool that echo the cream and gentle pink undertones in the print.

Colour combinations

The palette is built on an off-white and cream base layered with soft pastel pinks and muted earthy tones across the illustrated insects. For adjacent painted walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, gentle stone tones, or very pale parchment shades work naturally with the background. If you want to introduce a subtle accent colour in upholstery or painted trim, a soft dusty rose or a muted mossy green pulled from the insect illustrations creates a cohesive, considered look without overpowering the detailed artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our mural wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that complements our designs. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals are created to give you a reliable decorating solution suited to a wide range of homes and living spaces.