Wallpaper - Batik Makassar

Designed by Julia Dreams, our Batik Makassar wallpaper combines geometric ikat symmetry with an expressive, textile-inspired character. The design features bold diamond-shaped medallions rendered in striking cherry red, deep ink, and contrasting turquoise, set over a soft, light cream backdrop patterned with subtle diagonal linework. The repeating rhythmic geometry creates a dynamic graphic presence on the wall while retaining a painterly, woven-looking warmth. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals with a subtle physical structure in the paper, our wallpapers bring a vibrant, artistic focal point into modern homes.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in spaces where you want energy, pattern, and personality to lead the room. In a living room, it makes a confident feature wall behind a main seating area, giving the room a structured rhythm without feeling overly rigid. The diamond repeat also adapts beautifully to a dedicated home office or study, where the balance of geometric order and saturated color brings focus and creative warmth to the backdrop.

Because the repeat is neatly proportioned and balanced by open ground between each motif, the design can comfortably span a larger unbroken wall or wrap a more compact study without overwhelming the surrounding space.

Styling it

The distinct 1970s and eclectic maximalist flair of Batik Makassar gives you plenty of creative freedom with furniture and furnishings. We recommend pairing it with warm, mid-toned woods like teak or walnut, which mirror the earthy richness of the red and cream tones. Mid-century silhouettes and streamlined vintage furniture work naturally against the geometric repeat, letting the pattern stand out as the primary decorative element.

To keep the room feeling cohesive rather than busy, opt for solid upholstery on major pieces such as sofas and desk chairs. You can introduce textural accents through plain woven cushions, smooth ceramics, or matte black lighting fixtures that echo the darker geometric details in the medallions.

Colour combinations

The pattern centres around a bold palette of cherry red, turquoise, and deep navy-black, all resting against a warm, pale cream background.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or built-in cabinetry, we suggest pulling directly from the wallpaper's warm undertones. A soft, warm ivory or creamy linen paint keeps the overall feel light and open, allowing the motif to pop. For a moodier, design-forward contrast in a study or reading nook, painting adjacent trim or shelving in a deep ink tone or rich terracotta creates a striking, tailored envelope around our mural wallpapers.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom printing each order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.