Wallpaper - Vintage Animals, Ink Blue

Our Vintage Animals, Ink Blue wallpaper brings together an intricate menagerie of wildlife drawn in a classic etching-inspired style. Set against a soft neutral backdrop, detailed illustrations in deep navy and ink blue depict soaring eagles, toucans, owls, elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, bears, monkeys, crocodiles, and sea life. The balanced distribution of animal figures creates an engaging, storybook rhythm across the wall without overwhelming the room. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings character and curiosity to living areas, bedrooms, and studies.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in spaces meant for reading, relaxing, or shared family time. In a living room or study, placing the design on a primary wall behind a sofa or low shelving allows the full variety of animal motifs to remain visible and easy to appreciate up close. The classic two-tone contrast between the deep ink blue and the light background also makes it an excellent choice for a bedroom or a dedicated library wall, where the detailed illustration adds depth without introducing too many competing colours. In smaller rooms such as a home office, running the motif across a feature wall keeps the space feeling curated and visually interesting while leaving plenty of room for everyday furniture.

Styling it

Because our design features intricate linework and a strong graphic presence, we like pairing it with relatively calm, grounded interior elements.

• Choose furniture with clean, simple profiles in mid-toned to dark woods such as walnut or stained oak, which naturally echo the heritage feel of the etched drawings.
• Introduce upholstery in solid textures like matte wool, brushed cotton, or smooth leather rather than competing pattern prints, letting the wall mural take centre stage.
• Keep wall decor minimal on the wallpapered wall so the varied animal silhouettes have room to breathe, while surrounding painted walls can carry soft off-white or subtle stone tones.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on rich ink and navy blues set over a calm, light neutral base. Around the room, we suggest working with warm off-whites, parchment, or muted ivory on surrounding walls and woodwork to maintain the clean contrast of the paper. For larger furniture and textile accents, deep blues can tie directly into the illustrated linework, while earthy neutrals, charcoal, and warm tobacco tones offer a handsome, grounded balance that suits both classic and modern rooms.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. All our mural wallpapers are PVC-free, printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, and designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.