Wallpaper - Quail Eggshell, Liquorice

Our Quail Eggshell, Liquorice wallpaper, created in collaboration with RNM Arts, brings an expressive organic speckle pattern into the room. Inspired by the natural dappled markings of quail eggs, the design scatters deep liquorice black ink droplets, diffused blotches, and fine micro-splatters across a soft off-white ground. The balance between bold, ink-washed pools and delicate misted specks creates a lively visual rhythm that adds depth without overwhelming a space. Custom produced as made-to-measure wallpaper murals on PVC-free paper, this design offers an effortless way to introduce graphic character to your home.

In the room

We see this speckled pattern working beautifully in spaces where you want visual texture without a rigid geometric structure. In an entryway or hallway, where walls are often interrupted by doorways and coat hooks, the fluid scatter of the motif means the pattern flows naturally around architectural breaks.

For a bedroom or living room, we particularly like using this design across a main feature wall behind a headboard or low-slung sofa. Because the repeat combines larger ink blotches with areas of fine, dispersed spray, it holds your interest from across the room while revealing subtle wash details as you step closer. In a modern home office or dining space, it adds a graphic backdrop that feels both energetic and grounded.

Styling it

When styling around Quail Eggshell, Liquorice, we recommend balancing the dynamic splattered motif with clean-lined furniture and calm, solid surfaces.

• Pair the black and off-white palette with warm, natural wood finishes like oiled ash or pale oak to bring warmth and soften the monochrome contrast.
• Introduce tactile, unpatterned fabrics such as relaxed linen drapery or a woven wool rug, allowing the wallpaper to remain the primary patterned element in the room.
• Use matte black metal accents in lighting fixtures, chair frames, or shelving to echo the rich liquorice tones in the artwork and tie the whole scheme together.

Colour combinations

The foundation of our wallpaper relies on deep charcoal and liquorice black ink markings set against a warm, soft ivory-cream backdrop.

When choosing adjacent wall colours, we love keeping things harmonious with chalky off-whites or soft stone shades that match the background tone of the print. If you prefer a bolder, moodier look, painting surrounding woodwork or cabinetry in a rich carbon, graphite, or off-black creates an enveloping effect that draws out the darkest ink pools. The neutral monochrome base also makes it easy to incorporate muted accent shades elsewhere in the room, such as olive green, burnt amber, or dusty mustard.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure mural wallpapers tailored to the specific dimensions you provide for your wall. Producing wallpaper to your exact measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed onto paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a practical solution whether you are decorating your own home or personalising a rented space.