Wallpaper - Routemaster Red

Our Routemaster Red wallpaper places a bright red double-decker bus with a crisp yellow accent stripe right at the centre of the scene. Created by Tono Balaguer, this photographic design contrasts the vivid red vehicle against a backdrop of monochromatic, ornate city architecture complete with classic columns and large arched windows. The dark grey street below, marked with sharp yellow road lines, anchors the composition and gives the image a sense of depth and perspective. We produce our wallpapers made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, creating an energetic focal point for city and transport-inspired rooms.

In the room

Because of the strong central perspective and high contrast between the red bus and the greyscale architecture, we see this wall mural working especially well on an uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room or teenage bedroom, placing this design behind a low sofa or bed frame allows the architectural details and the full silhouette of the bus to remain visible. In a home office, study, or hallway, the deep perspective adds a sense of urban openness, drawing the eye forward into the streetscape.

For smaller rooms or narrower areas like entryways, we suggest keeping surrounding walls relatively simple to allow the bold focal point room to breathe. The monochromatic background keeps the design feeling structured rather than cluttered, while the punchy red focal point brings life and personality into the space.

Styling it

When styling around our Routemaster Red mural wallpapers, we prefer to let the graphic palette lead the interior choices:

• Echo the red and yellow accents sparingly through small accessories like a task lamp, a single cushion, or framed prints, keeping the main furniture understated.
• Ground the room with clean-lined modern furniture in charcoal, black, or muted grey to complement the vintage city architecture.
• Use natural dark or mid-toned wood finishes, such as walnut or smoked oak, to add warmth without competing with the bold primary red.

Colour combinations

The motif itself is defined by vivid bus red, dark asphalt grey, clean architectural white, and sharp yellow line accents. To create a balanced interior, we suggest pairing this wallpaper with soft, neutral wall paints on adjacent surfaces, such as light chalky greys, off-white, or deeper slate tones. If you want to introduce additional colour in the room, muted navy blue or warm olive green work well alongside the red without overwhelming the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to buying standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, have a subtle physical structure in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.