Wallpaper - Backyard Boss VIII

Created by Anne Tavoletti, our Backyard Boss VIII wallpaper mural combines a classic blue and white gingham check with a central painted medallion framing an expressive rooster. What we particularly like about this design is the painterly brushwork throughout, from the soft strokes across the plaid grid to the rich warm tones of ochre, terracotta, red, and slate blue across the rooster's plumage. Framed with a delicate patterned oval border, this motif brings a charming, rustic character to the wall. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working beautifully in a kitchen, dining room, or breakfast nook where its country-inspired motif feels right at home. Because the large oval medallion creates an immediate visual focal point, we would place this mural wallpaper on a feature wall, such as behind an open dining table, alongside a kitchen dresser, or on an uninterrupted wall across from a dining area. In a cottage-style hallway or utility room, the crisp grid of the blue gingham provides an orderly, structured background that keeps the illustrative centrepiece feeling balanced.

Styling it

To complement the rustic, illustrative character of this mural wallpaper, we would pair it with classic, grounded materials and simple furnishings.

• Ground the room with warm natural timber, such as an oiled oak or pine dining table, which echoes the rich ochre and earthy brown tones in the rooster's plumage.
• Bring in simple white or soft off-white painted cabinetry and trim to connect directly with the bright background of the check.
• Keep surrounding decorative items restrained and traditional, choosing ironmongery in aged brass or antique bronze rather than polished contemporary metals.

Colour combinations

The central artwork features a vibrant yet warm mix of bright red, rusty terracotta, golden ochre, and deep slate blue against a crisp blue and off-white gingham backdrop. When choosing paint for adjacent walls or trim, a soft warm white or antique ivory creates a clean transition that keeps the room bright. For a richer, more enveloping feel, drawing out the slate blue or deep navy from the check onto nearby woodwork, paneling, or kitchen islands frames the mural exceptionally well.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wall murals are created to suit different homes and living spaces, whether you own your property or rent.