Wallpaper - Otomi Cool Tigers, Bright

In our Otomi Cool Tigers, Bright wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, two orange tigers face each other in an energetic, symmetrical composition. Their bold black stripes and open mouths create a confident focal point against a vibrant teal background, framed by large dark green leaves and decorative floral accents in orange and brown. The flat, graphic illustration style lends the pattern a playful yet striking presence on the wall. Produced to order as custom made wallpaper murals, our murals are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because the design uses a strong symmetrical layout and high colour contrast, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a living room, teenage bedroom, or powder room. In an open living space, placing the wallpaper behind a low sofa or dining table gives the mirrored tiger motif an uninterrupted area to hold the room together visually. In a compact space like a powder room or dedicated art studio, the rich teal background and saturated orange tones wrap the walls in a confident, characterful backdrop without needing heavy architectural details to feel complete.

Styling it

To balance the dramatic graphic lines and intense colour pairing, we would anchor the room with clean-lined, modern furniture. Low-profile pieces in warm wood or painted black finishes allow the symmetry of the pattern to remain front and centre.

For surrounding textures, keep fabrics relatively plain so they do not compete with the bold animal forms. Flat-woven rugs in quiet neutral tones or deep forest green provide a grounded base, while simple ceramic lighting fixtures or matte black accents echo the dark outlining throughout the illustration.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by its vibrant teal ground, dark orange tigers, deep green foliage, and warm brown floral details. To build a cohesive palette around it, consider bringing out the dark green on adjacent painted walls or woodwork for an enveloping, tailored atmosphere. Alternatively, pairing the motif with warm off-white or soft linen tones keeps the focus entirely on the teal and orange contrast while ensuring the surrounding room feels open and balanced.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your individual wall dimensions. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. All our wall murals are PVC-free, feature a subtle physical structure in the paper surface, and are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.