Wallpaper - Deaths Head Moth, Purple

Our Deaths Head Moth wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, pairs a large stylized moth with symmetrical floral elements in a balanced, illustrative composition. The moth spreads slate blue wings accented by small orange dots across a light cream background, while the body incorporates a subtle skull motif that gives the design its distinct character. Surrounding the insect, stylized leaves and flowers in earthy orange, green, and beige create an orderly, heritage-inspired rhythm across the wall. Printed to order to your specific wall dimensions, this PVC-free wallpaper has a light paper structure and is straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in creative and personal areas of the home, such as a home art studio, a teenage room, or a playroom. Because the motif is arranged with strong central elements and symmetrical botanical framing, it functions brilliantly on an accent wall where the motif can be viewed without heavy disruption. In a creative workspace or studio, placing it behind a desk allows the pattern to act as an expressive backdrop. In a teenager's bedroom, it sits comfortably behind a bed frame, bringing an intriguing blend of natural history illustration and graphic detail to the space.

Styling it

To balance the graphic detail of the moth and botanical shapes, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture relatively calm and clean-lined. Natural timber pieces in warm or mid-toned wood echo the earthy palette of the leaves and orange accents nicely without competing for attention. If you want to introduce soft furnishings, picking out the slate blue from the wings in plain, unpatterned fabrics helps tie the room together while letting the wallpaper carry the visual decorative focus.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper combines slate blue, earthy orange, soft green, and warm beige on a light cream backdrop. To complement these shades on surrounding walls, skirting boards, or cabinetry, consider a matching warm off-white or soft cream to create a gentle, continuous feel. If you prefer deeper contrast, an earthy terracotta, muted sage green, or a tailored slate blue pulled directly from the motif will frame the pattern handsomely.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our wall murals are PVC-free and produced on paper featuring a subtle surface structure, designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.