Wallpaper - From the Butcher Dark I

Designed by Courtney Prahl, our From the Butcher Dark I wallpaper features a striking rooster silhouette formed from mixed-media collage elements against a weathered charcoal background. The central rooster is pieced together with vintage newsprint, map segments, aged book pages, and muted patterned papers in lavender, cream, sepia, and blue tones. The contrast between the detailed paper textures within the animal's form and the broad, moody dark grey field gives this mural a distinctive graphic presence. Like all of our wallpapers, it is made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a kitchen or dining room where its culinary theme and bold focal silhouette can anchor the space. Because the artwork relies on a single dominant central subject against a dark backdrop, giving it an uninterrupted feature wall lets the entire rooster form stand out clearly. In a dining area, positioning the mural along the main wall behind a dining table allows the graphic collage work to serve as a natural conversational centerpiece. In an open-plan layout or kitchen eating nook, the deep charcoal background adds visual depth without overwhelming the rest of the room.

Styling it

The collage aesthetic naturally pairs with eclectic, contemporary, or modern rustic interiors. We would lean into the warmth of the vintage paper tones by introducing warm wood furniture, such as a natural oak or walnut dining table, which echoes the sepia and paper-cut accents within the rooster. Keeping surrounding decor relatively uncluttered allows the intricate newspaper clippings, typography, and patterned paper fragments inside the silhouette to hold attention. Matte black accents or subtle iron lighting fixtures can also balance the dark grey field and tie the room together.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is grounded in a deep charcoal grey base with subtle weathered tonal shifts, contrasted by the warmer cream, beige, and sepia tones of the antique paper fragments, alongside muted lavender-grey and soft blue details. To build a cohesive palette around it, consider painting adjacent walls in warm off-white, light stone, or soft greige to highlight the rooster's silhouette. If you prefer a moodier, enveloping atmosphere, matching adjacent walls with a complementary slate or charcoal grey will create a seamless, dramatic backdrop where the collage elements step forward.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Our wall murals are PVC-free and easy to hang, making the installation process straightforward. Printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, our mural wallpapers offer a reliable, considered solution whether you are decorating your own home or styling a rented space.