Wallpaper - Outdoor Chess, Chartreuse

Designed by RNM Arts, our Outdoor Chess, Chartreuse wallpaper brings a playful, garden-inspired twist to the classic chequered board. The motif features an alternating grid of olive green, chartreuse, and creamy off-white squares scattered with fine painterly splatters. Rising from tufts of grass across the board are bold chess pieces, including kings, queens, and rooks in deep black and pale stone tones. Printed to your exact dimensions, our made-to-measure wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper that gives the graphic composition a refined finish on the wall.

In the room

We see this design working exceptionally well in spaces where you want to introduce visual wit and an energetic focal point. In a games room, study, or home library, it establishes an engaging feature wall behind a desk, reading chair, or shelving unit. The strong geometric structure of the chequered grid grounds the wall, while the tufts of grass and paint flecks break up the rigidity, keeping the overall look relaxed.

Because the repeat balances structured squares with upright figurative pieces, it also sits comfortably on an accent wall in a living room or teenage bedroom. In rooms with plenty of daylight, the soft contrast between the chartreuse tones and cream squares feels fresh and crisp, while warm evening lamps bring out the deeper olive shades in the grid.

Styling it

To balance the graphic energy of the chessboard, we suggest keeping large furniture pieces clean-lined and understated. Contemporary seating in matte black, charcoal, or dark green naturally echoes the chess pieces and grounds the space.

Natural timber furniture in warm oak or ash provides an easy, organic counterpoint to the painted grid motif. For accents, matte black metal lamps or understated stone and ceramic details echo the sculptural presence of the playing pieces without competing with the wall mural.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by a palette of chartreuse, grassy olive green, soft off-white, and deep charcoal black. When selecting paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or built-in cabinetry, consider these directions:

• Soft off-white or light cream: Matching the lighter squares in the grid creates a bright, cohesive look that lets the feature wall stand out naturally.
• Muted olive or moss green: Pulling the deeper green tones into adjacent walls or skirting boards wraps the room in a cosy, botanical feel.
• Charcoal or soft black: Using dark accents on trim, doors, or window frames picks up on the black chess pieces and sharpens the room's geometry.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our mural wallpapers made-to-measure based on your custom wall dimensions. Printing each design to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

All our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, whether you are refreshing a home you own or adding character to rented accommodation.