Wallpaper - Kingdom Animalia Chocolate

Our Kingdom Animalia Chocolate wallpaper brings an expressive, vintage-inspired natural history illustration to life across a deep sienna brown ground. Created by Wandle, the design features an intricate pattern of exotic wildlife, including monkeys, tropical birds, panthers, butterflies, and chameleons nestled among lush banana palms, orchids, and vibrant foliage. The rich chocolate backdrop gives the vivid crimson, forest green, and ochre details a grounded, heritage character with a subtle textile-like feel. Produced custom to your wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, it offers a warm, whimsical narrative for spaces that embrace character and decorative charm.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in rooms where rich, layered character feels at home, such as a study, home library, dining room, or an intimate bedroom. Because the repeat is dense and full of detailed animal and botanical vignettes, it performs beautifully as a feature wall behind a deep sofa, headboard, or dining credenza. In smaller, enclosed spaces like an entryway, powder room, or dressing room, wrapping all four walls creates an inviting, cabinet-of-curiosities atmosphere where guests can discover the finer wildlife details at close range.

Styling it

To balance the detailed illustrative style and dark background, we suggest pairing this wallpaper with warm wood furniture, such as antique mahogany, walnut, or warm oak, which complements the 19th-century naturalist aesthetic.

Upholstery in tactile velvets or heavy woven linens in forest green, terracotta, or warm mustard will naturally echo the flora and fauna within the motif. Brass or antique bronze hardware and lighting fixtures introduce a gentle metallic glow that sits comfortably against the chocolate brown ground without competing with the artwork.

Colour combinations

The design is built on an earthy sienna and chocolate brown foundation, accented with botanical greens, scarlet reds, soft pinks, and warm golden yellows.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or ceiling trims, we recommend drawing from these tones. A muted sage or deep olive green on skirting boards and doors anchors the foliage, while a warm biscuit or soft cream on adjacent walls keeps the room balanced. For a bolder, heritage-inspired scheme, a rich terracotta or deep espresso brown can extend the drama of the chocolate background seamlessly across the surrounding space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material. Each design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that lends depth and quality to the finished wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals and mural wallpapers offer a simple way to introduce distinctive design into your home.