Wallpaper - Bag of Gold

Our Bag of Gold wallpaper by Kate Jarvik Birch presents an expressive, hand-painted look depicting a vibrant orange goldfish resting inside a clear, water-filled plastic bag tied at the top. Set against a rich teal-blue backdrop, the composition plays with crisp white highlights, fluid reflections, and warm golden tones across the scales and fins. What we particularly like is the blend of nostalgic storytelling and painterly brushwork, giving the wall mural a distinct personality. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wallpaper with a subtle structure in the paper, it brings character to any feature wall.

In the room

Because of the bold central motif and strong visual focus, we see this design working exceptionally well as an accent wall in a living room, hallway, creative home office, or playroom. In a larger space, we would place the wallpaper on a prominent, uninterrupted wall so the full scale of the bag and goldfish remains completely in view. The strong teal backdrop creates a lovely depth, while the vibrant orange fish naturally draws the eye forward. For smaller spaces like a study or entryway, giving this mural wallpaper its own dedicated wall turns a compact nook into an engaging focal point without feeling cluttered.

Styling it

When styling around Bag of Gold, we suggest balancing its vivid illustrative character with grounded, simple furnishings.

• Pair the artwork with warm mid-tone or darker wood furniture, which echoes the organic warmth of the goldfish without competing for attention.
• Choose understated textiles in off-white, oat, or charcoal to let the rich teal and vibrant orange carry the room's main visual contrast.
• Consider matte black or brushed bronze decorative hardware to ground the bright painterly brushstrokes.

Colour combinations

The core palette of our wallpaper centres on rich teal, deep turquoise, and vibrant orange, accented by soft yellows, pale watery blues, and crisp white highlights. When planning the rest of the room, we suggest pulling from these complementary directions:

A deep petrol blue or muted teal on surrounding painted walls or trim will seamlessly envelop the space and make the wallpaper feel like a natural part of the architecture. Alternatively, pairing the mural with soft chalky neutrals or warm stone grey keeps the room light while allowing the goldfish motif to stand out distinctly. If you want a subtle accent, small decorative touches in muted terracotta or ochre will tie directly into the warm tones of the fish.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Every wallpaper we produce is PVC-free and features a subtle physical structure in the paper surface. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wall murals and wallpapers offer flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.