Wallpaper - Sunday Afternoon

Our Sunday Afternoon wallpaper, created by Deborah Revell, brings the quiet charm of vintage hardback books into a room through a striking close-up composition. The design focuses on a neat horizontal stack of antique volumes with weathered cloth spines, embossed gold lettering, and aged, warm paper edges. Tones of muted crimson, dusty blue, olive green, and aged amber give the motif a warm, scholarly character. Printed as made-to-measure wallpaper on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this design offers an inviting visual depth that transforms any feature wall into a thoughtful focal point.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well in spaces dedicated to quiet focus, conversation, or relaxation. In a home office, study, or reading corner, the stacked books create an immediate library atmosphere without overpowering the room. The horizontal lines of the book spines naturally draw the eye across the wall, making it an effective choice for a feature wall behind a desk, a low armchair, or along an alcove. In a living room or snug, giving the mural wallpaper an uninterrupted wall allows the close-up photographic details and rich aged tones to be appreciated in full.

Styling it

To complement the vintage character of the design, we suggest pairing it with furniture and accessories that echo its warm, collected feel.

• Pair with rich, dark timber furniture such as walnut, mahogany, or dark-stained oak to harmonise with the heritage feel of the antique book spines.
• Choose comfortable upholstered seating in warm textured fabrics like velvet or wool in rust, deep navy, or forest green to pick up the colours in the spines.
• Add warm brass or antique bronze lighting fixtures, such as an adjustable reading lamp or classic wall sconces, to accentuate the golden tones of the paper edges.

Colour combinations

The design features an earthy, balanced palette of muted crimson, aged blue, olive green, and warm paper golds. For surrounding walls, we recommend pairing this wallpaper with soft, warm neutrals such as creamy parchment or warm stone rather than stark cool whites. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping scheme, drawing out the deeper tones with a dark olive green, rich terracotta, or classic navy on adjacent painted walls or woodwork will frame the mural wall beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives a pleasant, natural finish. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we offer options suitable for homeowners as well as those living in rented spaces.