Wallpaper - Sense Of The City, Yellow And Orange

Our Sense Of The City, Yellow And Orange wallpaper brings the expressive energy of abstract expressionist painting into an expansive wall mural. Broad, gestural brushstrokes sweep vertically and horizontally across the surface, layering vibrant coral, burnt orange, golden yellow, and deep terracotta over muted canvas greys and touches of cool slate blue. The visual texture captures the look of thick, layered oil paint applied with palette knives and broad brushes, giving the composition a dynamic, architectural rhythm. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural with a subtle paper texture, it provides a striking focal point for contemporary living spaces.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room, where its painterly scale and rich warm tones can establish the entire character of the space. Because the abstract composition features sweeping vertical strokes and layered blocks of colour, it benefits from a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall area, such as behind a low-profile sofa or along a main entertaining wall. In an art studio or dedicated creative space at home, the energetic palette and visible brushwork provide an inspiring, gallery-like presence. Daylight brings out the delicate contrasts between the warm ochres and the cooler undertones, while softer evening lighting deepens the glowing oranges and reds.

Styling it

Because the mural wallpapers carry a bold, expressive presence, we prefer balancing them with understated furniture shapes and clean architectural lines.

• Pair the wallpaper with contemporary low-slung seating in neutral upholstery, allowing the rich warm tones on the wall to anchor the room.
• Incorporate dark wood furniture or matte black metal accents to echo the deeper strokes and structural framework within the artwork.
• Keep surrounding textiles relatively simple, choosing unpatterned weaves in linen or wool that offer subtle surface interest without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The design centres around a vibrant palette of coral orange, warm amber, mustard yellow, and deep brick red, balanced by cooler foundational greys, muted taupe, and subtle dusty blues. When selecting colours for adjacent painted walls or architectural trim, soft warm greys or pale off-white shades create a clean, modern boundary that lets the mural stand out. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping scheme, drawing out the deeper terracotta or slate grey tones for neighbouring woodwork and larger furniture pieces creates a cohesive, design-forward interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every wall mural is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle surface structure, designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.