Wallpaper - Checkerboard Floral II

Our Checkerboard Floral II wallpaper, designed by Sarah Adams, brings together graphic pattern and illustrative still life. At the centre of the composition sits a dark teal vase with wavy lines holding green leaves and pink flowers against a warm saffron yellow background. Below, a black and light pink checkerboard surface grounds the artwork with a bold geometric foundation. Strong, hand-drawn outlines give the piece a whimsical, collage-inspired character with clear postmodern influences. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals with a subtle paper texture, our design adds immediate personality and colour to your interior.

In the room

We love this design on a primary wall in a dining room or living room where the scale of the vase and the graphic checkerboard can be appreciated without feeling crowded. Because the artwork functions like a large-scale illustrative piece, giving it a relatively open wall lets the balance between the solid saffron background and the patterned foreground read clearly. In open-plan living areas, it creates a confident focal point that defines a sitting or dining zone.

Styling it

The playful geometry and warm palette make this design especially suited to eclectic and contemporary interiors. We suggest pairing it with furniture that has clean, simple silhouettes to let the expressive outlines and checkered base take centre stage. Dark painted cabinetry or deeper wooden furniture pieces can echo the dark teal and black elements in the motif, while matte black light fittings complement the graphic line work.

Colour combinations

The design centres on a warm saffron yellow backdrop, contrasted by dark teal, fresh pink, soft leaf green, and crisp black-and-pink checks. Around the wallpaper, we recommend drawing from the deeper tones:

• Deep teal or charcoal grey on adjoining walls or woodwork to ground the vibrancy of the saffron background.
• Soft muted pink or warm off-white on trim and surrounding surfaces to connect with the floral accents and checkered floor.
• Earthy terracotta or warm ochre accents in nearby textiles to build on the warm base tone without clashing.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material. Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer a simple way to bring distinctive, artist-led design into your home.