Wallpaper - Antiquarian Wild

Created by Katie Pertiet, our Antiquarian Wild design brings together detailed botanical studies and delicate winged insects across an aged, script-layered parchment backdrop. Prominent botanical blooms in shades of coral, warm terracotta, soft dusky rose, muted ochre, and a single contrasting slate-blue petal form a balanced floral arrangement with finely etched line work. We make our mural wallpapers to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

In a dining room, library, or bedroom, we love how this motif anchors the room as a feature wall behind a dining table, headboard, or low console. Because the floral stems rise upward with generous open space and vintage calligraphic script in the upper portion, the design feels expansive rather than heavy. We would place it along a primary wall where the full height of the botanicals and the flutter of butterflies and dragonflies remain visible. In a study or home office, the muted vintage palette brings a tranquil, artistic presence without overwhelming the room.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with traditional or English country-inspired interiors where its nineteenth-century botanical character feels naturally at home.

• Warm wood furniture such as antique mahogany, warm oak, or painted cabinetry allows the earthy tones of the stems and parchment to connect smoothly with the rest of the room.
• Upholstery and cushions in muted linen or soft velvet in moss green, dusky pink, or warm terracotta reflect the natural shades found across the flower petals.
• Muted brass or antique bronze accents on lighting and drawer pulls echo the warm, aged undertones of the background script.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper features an earthy palette of coral, terracotta, dusky rose, ochre, soft olive green, and touches of faded slate blue against an off-white, sepia-toned parchment ground. For adjacent walls and painted woodwork, we suggest pulling out warm off-white, antique cream, or pale parchment tones to create a continuous, soft transition. If you prefer deeper contrast, a muted sage green, olive, or warm terracotta on trim and doors frames the botanical illustrations beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating. We print on PVC-free wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in any home.