Wallpaper - Papillion I, Sand

Our Papillion I, Sand wallpaper brings together vibrant saffron orange butterflies and soft olive green leaves over a warm sand-beige ground. Designed by RNM Arts, the motif features stylized butterflies outlined in crisp black with delicate white dots across their wings, set in alternating orientations that lend a lively rhythm to the repeat. With its block-print-inspired graphic character and Art Nouveau sensibility, this pattern offers an earthy yet cheerful balance of warm colour and botanical detail. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, it is easy to hang across any room in the house.

In the room

We love how this pattern brings a sense of movement to personal spaces without overwhelming them. In a bedroom, we see it working particularly well on the wall behind the headboard, where the warm saffron and sand tones create an inviting, grounded backdrop. It is equally charming across all four walls of a smaller room, such as an entryway, dressing room, or downstairs powder room, where the rhythmic repeat wraps the space in a playful, illustrated atmosphere.

Because the motifs are evenly distributed and moderate in scale, the wallpaper also sits comfortably in open living rooms or dining areas. On a wider, uninterrupted wall, the alternating flight directions of the butterflies have plenty of room to form a flowing visual pattern.

Styling it

The block-print quality and vintage nature aesthetic make this design a natural match for English country style, eclectic interiors, and heritage-inspired spaces. We suggest pairing it with:

• Mid-tone or warm woods, such as honeyed pine, aged ash, or warm oak, which resonate naturally with the earthy saffron and sand ground.
• Woven textures and unbleached cotton or linen soft furnishings that mirror the tactile, hand-crafted feel of the print.
• Simple, painted furniture in muted olive or warm off-white to let the graphic black outlines and orange wings remain the primary focal point.

Colour combinations

The design is built around rich saffron orange, warm sand, soft olive green, deep black outlines, and tiny accents of crisp white.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or cornicing, we recommend staying within that warm, grounded family. An earthy cream or soft oatmeal paint on adjacent walls keeps the room light and cohesive. If you want a more enveloping, heritage feel, pulling the muted olive green onto trims, skirting boards, or built-in cabinetry creates a tailored, thoughtful connection to the botanical details in the motif.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored specifically to your wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard-sized rolls, giving you a straightforward decorating experience from start to finish.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be simple and straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide flexible solutions for both homeowners and renters looking to transform their living spaces.