Wallpaper - Ancient Pathways I

Our Ancient Pathways I wallpaper, designed by Nikita Jariwala, brings together an abstract collage composition of painted shapes set against an earthy, muted olive-khaki background. Cutout forms in charcoal, slate grey, and pale chalky blush reveal sweeping brushstroke textures and light paint splatters within their borders, outlined by defined channels that wind across the layout. What we particularly like about this design is the balance between graphic structure and expressive surface detail, giving the mural wallpaper a grounded yet artistic presence. Made to measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a distinctive visual focal point for contemporary interiors.

In the room

We see Ancient Pathways I working especially well as an accent wall in a living room, dining area, or study. Because the composition relies on broad geometric forms separated by winding pathways, giving the wallpaper a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall allows the full scale and rhythm of the abstract shapes to be appreciated. In a living room, placing this wall mural behind a low-backed sofa or along a main focal wall creates depth without overcrowding the room. The blend of deep slate, charcoal, and warm earthy tones makes it equally fitting for a calm bedroom setting, where the organic painted textures introduce character across a bedhead wall.

Styling it

To style around this design, we suggest balancing the bold forms of the wallpaper with furniture that features clean, modern silhouettes and tactile natural materials.

• Choose low-profile furniture in dark charcoal, black, or warm neutral upholstery so the graphic shapes on the wall remain the main visual focus.
• Incorporate warm wood tones, such as smoked oak or walnut, to complement the earthy khaki ground of the motif and bring warmth to the space.
• Accent with matte ceramics or brushed bronze and dark metal lighting fixtures that echo the painted, handcrafted aesthetic of the composition.

Colour combinations

The palette in our Ancient Pathways I wallpaper combines a muted olive-khaki ground with charcoal, slate blue-grey, pale blush, and subtle chalky white. When choosing surrounding wall colours and finishes, we recommend pairing this design with soft off-whites, warm stony greiges, or muted olive tones on adjacent walls to keep the room cohesive. For a more dramatic, intimate feel in a dining room or study, deep charcoal or espresso accents on woodwork and trims will draw out the darkest tones within the abstract cutouts.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce our wall murals on durable, PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving each print a refined finish. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer flexible design solutions suitable for both homeowners and rented spaces looking to transform an interior.