Wallpaper - Red English Dubbel-Decker Bus

Created by Florent Bodart, our Red English Double-Decker Bus wallpaper features a classic 1950s London bus captured in a clean, ink-drawing illustrative style. The graphic composition highlights iconic details like the vintage London Transport lettering, open rear platform, and multi-pane windows across both decks. The bold cherry red vehicle creates a warm visual focal point against its calm, neutral background. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, making it straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room, study, or home office where you want to introduce a touch of nostalgic character. Because the bus is rendered as a standalone illustrative subject with plenty of open space around it, it benefits from an uninterrupted wall area where the entire vehicle can be seen without being cut off by high furniture. It is equally at home in a playroom or teenage room, bringing an artistic London landmark into the space while maintaining a clean, uncluttered look.

Styling it

To let the graphic character of the illustration lead the room, we would keep the surrounding layout simple and uncluttered. Low-profile furniture, such as a low media unit or an open desk, ensures the vehicle's line work and lower wheels remain fully in view. We like pairing this wallpaper with mid-tone wood finishes or painted shelving in muted neutrals, letting the red bus provide the main burst of colour while keeping the wider scheme balanced.

Colour combinations

The cherry red tone of the bus is the dominant shade in the design, framed by crisp ink lines and a light, warm neutral ground. To build an easy colour palette around it, consider soft off-white, warm cream, or pale grey on adjoining walls. For secondary accents in accessories or upholstery, deep navy blue, dark charcoal, or rich forest green create a classic, grounded contrast with the vibrant red.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free, easy to hang, and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure.