Wallpaper - Square Up

Our Square Up wallpaper pairs a structured checkerboard grid with visible brush strokes and soft tonal variation. Designed by Haley Knighten, this geometric design uses alternating squares in brown, black, and cream to give the graphic layout a softer, hand-painted character. A gentle transition from dark to light tones introduces subtle movement across the surface, softening what would otherwise be a rigid repeating grid. Made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions, our wallpaper is PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

We see this geometric design working particularly well in living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices where an accent wall can establish a calm visual anchor. Because the repeat relies on a disciplined square grid, giving the mural wallpaper a wider, uninterrupted wall allows the full tonal gradation across the pattern to be appreciated. In a hallway or study, the warm earthy tones create an inviting atmosphere without overwhelming smaller spaces, especially when paired with natural daylight that highlights the delicate variation between the cream and deeper brown squares.

Styling it

The blend of graphic geometry and organic brushwork makes this design easy to combine with contemporary, modernist, or minimalist interiors. We like keeping the surrounding furniture relatively quiet, using clean lines and warm wood tones to complement the earthy palette of the wall mural. Upholstered pieces in neutral woven textiles or soft off-white fabrics allow the wallpaper to carry the visual focus of the room without competing patterns.

Colour combinations

The design is built around earthy brown, rich black, and soft cream. When choosing colours for adjacent walls, trim, and large furniture, warm off-white and muted beige create a cohesive, seamless backdrop. Deeper charcoals or dark espresso wood finishes can echo the darker squares in the pattern, while muted terracotta or warm ochre accents in decorative pieces bring out the undertones of the brown sections.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper. All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical paper structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, living spaces, and personal needs.