Wallpaper - Brushstroke Fan Scallop, French Blue

Our Brushstroke Fan Scallop wallpaper, designed by RNM Arts, brings an expressive architectural rhythm to the wall through sweeping, stylized palm fan motifs arranged in an overlapping scallop repeat. Rendered in muted French blue against a deep navy ground, the design balances the bold geometry of classic Art Deco arches with soft, painted brushstroke visual texture. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your specific wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

The confident upward movement and clear repeating arches make this design particularly effective on a feature wall, such as behind a bedhead in a bedroom or along the main wall of a dining room. Because the motif is structured around vertical fans, it naturally draws the eye upward, which works well in rooms with standard or lower ceilings. In a hallway or entryway, wrapping the pattern across several walls creates an intimate, enveloping atmosphere where the deep blue tones set an immediate sense of identity. For larger living rooms, giving the pattern an uninterrupted expanse allows the full symmetry of the scallop repeat to be appreciated from a distance.

Styling it

The graphic structure and deep palette of this design pair naturally with warm, grounded interior elements. We would balance the bold navy and slate tones with warm wood furniture, such as walnut or mid-toned oak, which prevents the room from feeling overly cool. For decorative hardware and lighting, accents in brushed brass, antique gold, or matte black echo the Art Deco undertones without competing with the pattern. Surrounding upholstered pieces and larger textiles work best in solid, neutral fabrics or quiet textures so that the wallpaper remains the central focal point of the space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on two core tones: a deep, near-midnight navy background and a chalky, mid-tone French blue across the brushstrokes. When choosing surrounding colours for adjacent walls, woodwork, or cabinetry, pulling out a matching muted slate blue creates a seamless tonal envelope. For a higher-contrast, fresher look, pairing the design with crisp off-white or soft linen trim highlights the crisp geometry of the fans. Deeper forest greens, rich rust tones, or warm ochre accents in surrounding decor also provide a striking, complementary contrast against the cool blue base.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on the precise dimensions of your wall. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper surface. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we offer wallpaper solutions tailored to different living spaces, making them suitable for both homeowners and those in rented accommodation.