Wallpaper - Checkerboard Floral I

Our Checkerboard Floral I wallpaper, designed by Sarah Adams, brings together graphic geometry and still-life illustration. A yellow striped vase with defined black linework holds long green leaves and bright pink flowers, resting on a black and beige checkerboard base against a deep army green background. What we particularly like is the balance between the structured checkered pattern and the fluid plant forms, giving the piece a playful, illustrative character. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

In a living room, this design works especially well as a focal point on an accent wall where the full composition has room to breathe. Because the motif is anchored at the base by the checkerboard surface and rises into leafy botanical forms, we would give it a wall that is not heavily obscured by tall bookcases or bulky units. Placing it behind a low sofa or a sideboard lets the balance of the vase, flowers, and checkered table remain clearly visible. In a home studio or creative workspace, the bold outlines and painterly ink-drawn look introduce an artistic presence that sets a confident tone for the whole room.

Styling it

The expressive shapes and graphic linework make this mural wallpaper a natural fit for contemporary and eclectic interiors. We suggest pairing it with clean-lined furniture in warm wood tones, such as mid-tone oak or walnut, to complement the earthy army green backdrop without competing with the bold black lines. For surrounding upholstery and soft furnishings, choosing understated solid fabrics allows the yellow, pink, and green tones of the artwork to take center stage. Matte black lighting fixtures or simple metal accents echo the outlines in the design, tying the space together naturally.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built around a deep army green background, enriched by the yellow and black of the vase, soft beige in the checkerboard pattern, and vivid pink accents in the flower petals. For adjacent painted walls, we like pairing this wallpaper with soft warm whites, muted beige, or warm cream tones that pick up on the lighter squares of the checkerboard. If you want a more enveloping palette, a complementary earthy green or a deep charcoal trim will highlight the rich tones of the illustration.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, and they are designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes and living situations, whether you are decorating your forever home or styling a rented apartment.