Wallpaper - Shiny New Shoes

Our Shiny New Shoes wallpaper by Kate Jarvik Birch brings bold Pop Art character straight to the wall. A pair of glossy red high heels sits centre stage against a cool backdrop of blue and light purple, creating a vibrant colour contrast that immediately draws the eye. The painterly style captures reflective light along the curves of the shoes, accompanied by subtle cast shadows across the surface below for a grounded, three-dimensional feel. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, making it straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the motif has such a strong visual focus, we see this working particularly well in spaces where you want to make a clear decorative statement. In a dressing room, bedroom, or a dedicated studio space, placing this wallpaper on a main feature wall behind a vanity or bed gives the artwork the presence it deserves. The design also makes an unexpected, playful impact in smaller areas such as a powder room, hallway, or along a staircase landing, where the large scale of the shoes can fill the space with confidence.

Styling it

To balance the bold energy and graphic presence of the artwork, we would keep the surrounding interior relatively simple and tailored. Sleek contemporary furniture with clean silhouettes works naturally alongside the Pop Art mood. Glossy black or polished chrome accents echo the reflective shine painted into the shoes, while tailored upholstery in neutral fabrics ensures the mural remains the primary focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is anchored by rich, vibrant shades of red and dark red, contrasted against soft blues and pale purples in the background. When planning the rest of the room, you can draw directly from these cool blue-grey and soft lilac tones for adjacent walls or woodwork to create a calm surrounding frame. Alternatively, introducing a crisp white trim will make the red tones pop even more dramatically, while dark charcoal accents can give the whole setting a sharper, modern edge.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. All our wallpapers are PVC-free, feature a subtle physical texture in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.