Wallpaper - Across the World III

Our Across the World III wallpaper, created by artist Sue Schlabach, brings a softer, artistic perspective to classic cartography. The world map composition is rendered in delicate pastel washes of blush pink, muted peach, and gentle sage against a clean, pale background. Subtle painted visual textures run across the continents, balanced by fine grid lines and understated vintage-style lettering marking the oceans. Made to measure and completely PVC-free, this design has a subtle structure in the paper that gives the artwork a considered, grounded presence on the wall.

In the room

Because this is an expansive world map, we see our wall murals like this working best on wide, uninterrupted walls where the entire continental layout can unfold without being cut off by high wardrobes or tall shelving. In a dedicated home office or a quiet study, placing the mural behind your desk creates a thoughtful backdrop that brings visual interest without feeling cluttered or distracting during the working day.

For a home library or reading room, we like positioning this design along the longest continuous wall opposite low seating. The lighter background and gentle pastel washes keep the room feeling open and calm, while the fine geographic details invite closer viewing as you move through the space.

Styling it

To complement the painterly, organic quality of this map design, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture relatively quiet and grounded. Mid-toned or lighter natural wood pieces, such as an oak writing desk or ash shelving, sit comfortably alongside the warm blush and peach tones of the continents.

For soft furnishings and upholstery, simple woven fabrics in unbleached cotton or natural tones work well to reflect the relaxed aesthetic of the artwork. Choosing matte black or antique bronze metal details on desk lamps or hardware introduces a neat, graphic contrast that mirrors the fine geographic grid lines across the map.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is built around soft blush pink, pale coral, muted peach, and gentle washes of sage green and faded teal over an off-white ground.

When choosing colours for adjacent walls, trim, or cabinetry, we recommend pulling from these lighter tones. A soft chalky white or warm plaster hue on surrounding walls keeps the entire room cohesive and airy. If you want to introduce subtle contrast through painted joinery, a muted sage green or dusty rose picked from the landmasses provides a natural, harmonious companion.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Every design is produced on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and each order is designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are refreshing a private study or curating a home library, our mural wallpapers offer a tailored way to transform your interior.