Wallpaper - Calico Tulips

Our Calico Tulips wallpaper brings together graphic still life composition and expressive painterly forms. Designed by Haley Knighten, the artwork features a rich red vase displaying soft white blossoms and pink-tinged leaves against a warm brown backdrop. Grounding the arrangement is a geometric checkerboard surface in cream, black, red, and pink squares, balancing organic curves with structured lines. The painted visual texture gives the motif an artistic, composed presence on the wall. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpapers are straightforward to hang in any room.

In the room

In a dining room, our design acts naturally as a focal point, anchoring the space around a dining table where the still life motif can be enjoyed at eye level. We also see this working especially well on an accent wall in a living room, positioned behind a sofa or along an uninterrupted wall where the full scale of the vase and checkerboard base can remain visible. Because the design combines a solid earthy background with defined graphic elements, it gives the wall a structured, decorative identity without overwhelming the surrounding space.

Styling it

We would pair this design with simple, organic modern furniture to complement its graphic balance:

• Furniture in warm wood or painted finishes in deep terracotta and soft black echoes the grounded tones of the motif without competing with the pattern.
• Low-profile seating and dining chairs with clean lines keep the lower half of the wall uncluttered, allowing the checkerboard table element to show clearly.
• Ceramic tableware or simple decorative lighting in off-white or matte black reflects the still life aesthetic of the artwork.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper centres on earthy burgundy and warm brown, balanced by soft white, blush pink, and graphic black accents. Around the design, we suggest bringing in warm off-white or soft cream on adjacent painted walls and woodwork to pick up on the blossoms. Richer earthy tones, such as clay, deep rust, or muted brown on surrounding cabinetry and larger furniture pieces, tie back into the background, creating a cohesive and inviting interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our wall murals are simple to install and suited to a wide variety of living situations, whether you own your home or are decorating a rented space.