Wallpaper - Borrowed Forms

Created by Mike Schick, our Borrowed Forms wallpaper brings an expressive, architectural balance to the wall through large abstract shapes and painterly brushwork. The composition contrasts solid fields of charcoal, soft grey, and off-white with curving arcs, a prominent circle, and graphic intersecting bands. Fine linear outlines in bright orange, turquoise, and violet trace along the geometric contours, giving the large blocks of colour an unexpected lightness and energy. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings a considered, gallery-like character into contemporary living spaces.

In the room

Because of its broad scale and bold abstract geometry, we see this wall mural working particularly well on a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full interplay of curved and rectangular forms can unfold. In a modern living room or an open-plan dining space, placing it on the primary feature wall gives the room an immediate focal point without overwhelming surrounding zones. The large proportion of off-white and cool grey keeps the overall mood open and airy, while the deep charcoal blocks anchor the lower half of the composition. It also performs brilliantly behind a low headboard in a bedroom or along a home office wall, where the painterly surface and graphic lines add visual depth to quiet, focused areas.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with furniture that echoes its clean architectural geometry while letting the artwork lead the visual conversation. Low-profile sofas, minimalist shelving, and streamlined tables work best here, preventing visual clutter from interrupting the sweeping curves of the mural wallpapers. To balance the cool greys and stark charcoal tones, introduce warmer natural accents such as mid-tone wood finishes or textured wool upholstery. Keep decorative accessories restrained and deliberate, allowing the fine orange and turquoise line work to stand out as subtle points of interest in the room.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on foundational neutrals, combining charcoal black, muted dove grey, and chalky off-white with fine accent lines of bright marigold orange, soft violet, and turquoise green. When decorating around it, you can keep the scheme monochromatic by using off-white or soft grey paint on adjacent walls, which allows the darker charcoal sections of the mural to command attention. Alternatively, pulling out the warm orange or subtle green from the contour lines through small accent pieces, such as cushions, ceramic vessels, or framed prints, creates a cohesive and engaging colour narrative throughout the interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper during your decorating project. We produce all our murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving each print a refined, tactile look. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a practical, flexible solution for homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.