Wallpaper - Playful Bugs III

Designed by Cheryl Warrick, our Playful Bugs III wallpaper features a characterful red patterned beetle resting among stylised leaves, flowers, and star-like forms. Set against a gentle powder blue backdrop, the painted motifs combine bold silhouettes with decorative dots and stripes, creating a cheerful, picture-book visual character. The composition balances playful shapes with soft pastel tones, making it an engaging focal point for family spaces. Like all our wall murals, it is produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a nursery, toddler room, or children's bedroom where the friendly insect motif and calm ground can set an inviting tone. In a dedicated playroom, you could easily use it across a wide main wall behind low toy storage or a low-slung sofa to give the full composition room to breathe. Because the motifs are spaced with plenty of open blue background, the design also sits comfortably on smaller walls, such as next to a cot or around a reading corner, without overwhelming the space.

Styling it

The distinct, graphic look of this design draws on mid-century illustration styles, which makes it particularly easy to combine with simple, functional children's furniture. We would pair it with painted white timber or light-toned wood pieces that echo the clean lines of the artwork without competing with the red beetle. To keep the space feeling relaxed, keep surrounding textiles relatively plain and let the illustrated details provide the main visual rhythm in the room.

Colour combinations

The palette centres on the contrast between the friendly red bug and the cool, powdery blue ground, softened by gentle pastel accents throughout the foliage. For adjacent painted walls, woodwork, or built-in wardrobes, a clean off-white or a pale, muted grey works naturally to keep the focus on the wallpaper. If you want to introduce a touch more colour through cushions or storage boxes, picking up subtle accents of dusty terracotta, soft ochre, or pale sage will complement the central motif nicely.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. Our wall murals and mural wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that feels substantial and is straightforward to hang. We offer flexible options designed to suit different homes and living spaces, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.