Wallpaper - Close Text II

Our Close Text II wallpaper, created by Deborah Revell, captures the quiet character of three antique volumes resting in a stack. The composition highlights aged book covers with delicate gold embossing, worn bindings in dark red and textured brown, and pages mellowed with time. What we particularly appreciate about this design is the photographic intimacy of the motif, bringing rich, warm tones and historic charm directly to a wall. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, making them straightforward to hang in any home.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in spaces dedicated to quiet focus and gathering, such as a home office, study, living room, or a dedicated reading nook. The horizontal arrangement and deep red, brown, and gold palette lend themselves naturally to a feature wall behind a desk, a low armchair, or a cosy seating area. Because the motif carries considerable visual depth and intricate detail, giving it a relatively clear wall space allows the vintage book bindings to be appreciated without competing with tall storage units. In a study or den, pairing this design with softer, warm artificial lighting in the evening enhances the richness of the red and gold tones, creating an inviting, bookish atmosphere.

Styling it

To style this design, we recommend leaning into heritage and classic interior elements that balance the visual weight of the antique volumes:

• Pair the wallpaper with warm, dark timber furniture such as walnut or antique mahogany, which complements the aged leather tones in the print.
• Introduce quiet upholstery in deep neutral fabrics, muted greens, or rich velvets around the seating area to let the detail in the wallpaper remain the central focus.
• Incorporate subtle brass or antique bronze accents, such as reading lamps or picture frames, to echo the warm gold lettering and embossing in the book bindings.

Colour combinations

The design centres on deep dark reds, warm leathery browns, and aged gold details set against soft paper tones. When choosing colours for adjacent painted walls, skirting boards, or woodwork, we suggest drawing from these warm undertones. Deep oxblood, muted burgundy, or rich chocolate tones create an enveloping, traditional look across a room. If you prefer a lighter contrast, warm creams, soft parchment shades, or muted biscuit tones will lift the surrounding space while keeping the overall palette grounded and cohesive.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall measurements. Producing our mural wallpapers to order helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with buying standard fixed-size wallpaper rolls. Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to install. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.