Wallpaper - World Essentials

Created by Farida Zaman, this illustrated world map wallpaper brings together charming hand-drawn sketches of global landmarks, native animals, and cultural icons across a soft grey backdrop. From pandas in Asia and penguins across Antarctica to the Statue of Liberty and the Sydney Opera House, each continent is filled with playful ink drawings highlighted in sky blue, warm ochre, muted coral, and olive accents. The gentle contrast and whimsical character make it a delightful choice for creative family spaces. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, making it straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a nursery, toddler room, children's bedroom, or dedicated playroom. Because it depicts an entire world map with a distinct continental layout, we recommend placing it on a wider, uninterrupted feature wall where the full panorama can unfold from east to west without being cut off by bulky tall furniture.

In a child's study or creative corner, setting a low desk or reading bench against this wallpaper allows little explorers to point out different animals and monuments right at eye level. The light grey ocean background keeps the overall wall feeling calm and spacious, while the colourful vignettes add lively visual rhythm across the room.

Styling it

To keep the focus on the illustrated storytelling, we like pairing this mural wallpaper with simple, functional furniture in light natural wood or clean off-white tones. Low-profile bookshelves, display ledges, and uncomplicated storage pieces work beautifully without cluttering the lower half of the map.

For surrounding accessories, pull small accents from the illustration itself, such as a pale blue cushion, a mustard-yellow throw, or canvas storage bins. Keeping large floor coverings plain, such as a soft wool rug in oatmeal or pale cream, provides a comfortable foundation that lets the detailed linework shine.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is grounded in a muted, chalky grey base with crisp black linework, accented by sky blue, soft pinkish-red, sandy yellow, terracotta, and touches of navy.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and woodwork, soft off-whites, warm pale greys, or muted sky blues harmonise effortlessly with the background. For a slightly richer, grounded interior, picking out the dusty ochre or soft denim blue from the ocean creatures on painted doors, skirting boards, or window trims creates a cohesive, cheerful palette throughout the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our murals offer an accessible way to transform bedrooms, playrooms, and shared family spaces with inspiring design.