Wallpaper - Outdoor Chess, Slate

Our Outdoor Chess, Slate wallpaper, created in collaboration with RNM Arts, brings a playful and graphic perspective to a classic motif. Set against a weathered chequerboard grid of slate grey, charcoal, and creamy off-white squares, oversized chess pieces rise amidst tufts of wild grass and expressive ink splatters. The illustrative detail balances geometric structure with an organic, outdoor feel, giving the repeat an intriguing narrative quality across the wall. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang while creating an engaging focal point in your interior.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a study, home office, or a dedicated games room where its strategic theme and graphic rhythm feel right at home. In a living room or modern hallway, giving the pattern an uninterrupted feature wall lets the full scale of the chess pieces and chequered squares breathe. Because the grid creates a structured rhythm, it anchors spaces with clean architectural lines, while the grass details and scattered speckles keep the overall mood relaxed rather than rigid.

Styling it

To complement the graphic geometry of our design, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture clean-lined and understated:

• Choose furniture with dark charcoal finishes or warm medium woods that echo the deeper tones in the chess pieces without fighting the grid.
• Keep surrounding textiles relatively plain, opting for smooth woven fabrics or solid wools in neutral tones so the wall pattern carries the visual texture.
• Introduce understated matte black metal or brushed steel lighting to reflect the crisp, modern edge of the chequered board.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is grounded in deep slate, charcoal, stone grey, and soft off-white. To create a balanced room, we suggest pairing it with walls painted in warm off-white or soft pebble grey, which seamlessly extend the lighter squares. If you prefer a moodier, enveloping atmosphere, deep slate or charcoal grey on adjacent walls and woodwork will tie into the dark chess pieces and frame the wallpaper with striking visual depth.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Making each mural wallpaper to order helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. Designed to be simple and straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their living spaces.