Wallpaper - British Shorthair Dapper Cat

Our British Shorthair Dapper Cat wallpaper brings together playful portraiture and bold graphic contrast in a design full of distinct personality. Created by Yvette St. Amant, the motif features a wide-eyed British Shorthair dressed in an ornate teal and turquoise outfit adorned with floral detailing and a large leafy bow tie. Set against a popping watermelon pink background layered with bold red botanical shapes, the composition balances painterly detail with high-contrast graphic energy. Printed on made-to-measure, PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings character and lively colour to any feature wall.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a dressing room, home office, study, or a lively teenage bedroom. Because the central feline portrait carries significant visual presence, placing it on a main focal wall allows the detailed outfit and graphic background to command attention without overwhelming the rest of the space. In a study or home office, installing the mural wallpaper behind a desk or reading chair gives the room a quirky, curated focal point. In a living room or dressing room, we recommend giving this wallpaper an uninterrupted wall section where the full scale of the portrait and botanical background can be seen clearly.

Styling it

The expressive mix of teal, turquoise, and vivid watermelon pink naturally suits contemporary, eclectic maximalist, or retro-leaning interiors. To let the artwork take centre stage, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined furniture and thoughtful accent pieces.

• Balance the energetic palette by framing the wallpapered wall with painted woodwork or adjacent walls in neutral off-whites, soft creams, or muted deep teals drawn from the cat's jacket.
• Choose furniture in warm, mid-toned woods or simple dark finishes to ground the bright background colours while keeping the room feeling grounded and tailored.
• Incorporate subtle decorative accents in polished brass or muted turquoise ceramics to echo the ornate floral patterns and bow tie in the portrait.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper revolves around vibrant watermelon pink and rich reds in the background, set against the cool turquoise, teal, and soft grey tones of the cat and its tailored clothing. When decorating around this design, we suggest drawing directly from these contrasting temperatures. Adjacent painted walls in soft cream or muted linen keep the focus on the vibrant mural, while deeper teal cabinetry or shelving creates an intentional, dramatic continuation of the clothing tones. Rich berry or warm terracotta textiles can also be used in small measures to complement the botanical shapes in the background.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions you supply for your wall. Custom production helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with purchasing fixed-size rolls. Our wall murals are PVC-free, printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, and designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.