Wallpaper - Papilion Chase Blue

Our Papilion Chase Blue wallpaper, created by Janelle Penner, brings together detailed moths, beetles, and delicate botanical sprigs across a soft teal blue backdrop. What we particularly like about this design is the balance between illustrative natural history motifs and a playful, painterly feel. The warm terracotta, ochre, and soft cream tones of the insects create a gentle contrast against the cool ground, giving the repeat rhythm without feeling overwhelming. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it is straightforward to hang and brings a charming heritage touch to any interior.

In the room

In a bedroom or guest room, we see this working beautifully across all four walls or as a focused feature behind a headboard. The repeating arrangement of insects and foliage has enough structure to feel grounded across continuous wall space, while the fine botanical details reward closer viewing.

For an entryway or powder room, the design creates an inviting atmosphere where the smaller scale of the motifs feels right at home. We also like this pattern in a home office, study, or hobby room, where the naturalistic subject matter and balanced palette provide visual interest on walls surrounding a desk or reading nook without dominating the room.

Styling it

The warm terracotta and earthy tones in the pattern pair naturally with warm wood furniture, such as honey oak, pine, or mid-toned vintage pieces. We would keep the larger upholstered elements fairly calm, choosing muted woven fabrics in oatmeal, soft cream, or dusty blue to complement the illustrated figures.

To lean into the English country and heritage character of the design, consider incorporating ceramic accents, antiqued brass hardware, or simple painted joinery. Keeping surrounding patterns minimal allows the detailed moths and flora to remain the focal point of the space.

Colour combinations

The palette centres on a muted teal blue ground balanced by warm terracotta, earthy ochre, sage greens, and soft cream.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or built-in cabinetry, soft off-whites with a warm undertone offer a crisp, classic pairing that highlights the design's lighter floral details. To create a deeper, more enveloping scheme, dusty slate blues or muted eucalyptus greens echo the leaves in the motif. If you want to introduce a touch of warmth in soft furnishings or decorative accents, a gentle clay or rust tone ties in seamlessly with the illustrated insect wings.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared to purchasing standard wallpaper rolls.

We produce our wall murals and mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that is simple and straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options designed to suit different homes and living situations, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.