Wallpaper - Kates Rushes II

Our Kates Rushes II wallpaper captures tall cattails with deep brown tops rising above pale, dry grasses, photographed against a softly textured off-white backdrop that suggests a quiet winter day. Created by Deborah Revell, the design works in understated shades of grey, ivory, and brown to achieve a calm, minimalist botanical composition. The slender reeds add vertical interest and natural rhythm across the wall while keeping the overall palette quiet. Like all Wallism mural wallpapers, our design is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and is completely PVC-free.

In the room

We especially like how the vertical stems in this wallpaper draw the eye upward, making it a natural choice for rooms where you want to add a sense of height. In a bedroom, placing the design behind a low headboard allows the upper rushes and soft backdrop to remain visible across the wall. In a living room or a dedicated home office, the muted palette creates an open, uncluttered atmosphere that does not compete with daily activities. Because the pattern relies on quiet neutral tones rather than bold contrast, it works comfortably across a wider feature wall or wrapped around multiple walls in a quiet reading corner or meditation space.

Styling it

The wabi-sabi character and minimalist feel of this wallpaper pair naturally with interiors that celebrate simple forms and honest materials. We suggest keeping surrounding furniture low-profile and unadorned, allowing the delicate botanical photography to set the mood of the room.

• Pair with lighter wood pieces, such as untreated ash or pale oak, to echo the warm, dry tones of the winter grasses.
• Introduce tactile textiles in unbleached linen, wool, or bouclé to complement the visual softness of the backdrop without adding competing patterns.
• Keep decorative accents minimal and sculptural, using matte ceramics or simple stone vessels that share the design's understated aesthetic.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper centres on ivory, soft off-white, muted grey, and deep earthy brown. To build a cohesive interior, we recommend surrounding the wallpaper with off-white or soft chalky neutrals on adjacent walls and woodwork. If you prefer deeper accents, rich espresso browns, charcoal, or warm taupe in upholstery and architectural details provide a grounding contrast that reflects the darker cattail heads.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals without PVC, printing on a wallpaper paper that features a subtle physical structure. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers are designed to suit homeowners and renters alike looking to transform their living spaces.