Wallpaper - Negative Space II

Created by Yvette St. Amant, our Negative Space II wallpaper pairs bold, sweeping dark ink brushstrokes with subtle splatters across an open, neutral off-white background. The composition takes inspiration from 1950s mid-century modern screenprints, using broad gestural arches and rhythmic ink marks to give the empty space around them equal weight and presence. We especially like how the visible bristle texture within each stroke contrasts with the clean openness of the backdrop, creating an expressive abstract look that feels graphic yet balanced. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure that hangs straightforwardly.

In the room

Because of the sweeping scale of the ink marks, we like giving this design a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full arching movement has room to breathe. It works particularly well as a focal backdrop behind a low-profile sofa in a living room, or behind a clean-lined bed in a bedroom where the generous white background keeps the overall atmosphere feeling open and airy.

In a dining room or home office, the dynamic brushwork introduces strong artistic interest without visually overcrowding the room. If you are decorating a hallway or entryway, placing the wallpaper along one main wall creates an immediate contemporary impression as you walk past, letting the interplay between dark ink and light background set a considered, modern tone.

Styling it

To complement the graphic mid-century influence of the motif, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with furniture that features simple silhouettes and honest materials. Mid-century modern credenzas or low coffee tables in warm wood tones, such as teak or walnut, ground the high contrast of the dark ink against the light background.

Keep surrounding decorative elements restrained so the wall remains the primary visual statement. Matte black architectural accents, such as a slim floor lamp or clean metal chair frames, naturally echo the ink splatters and brushwork without competing with them. Upholstery in textured neutral weaves, such as off-white or charcoal wool, helps maintain a cohesive, minimalist feel throughout the space.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper centres on deep, almost midnight navy and rich dark ink tones set against a clean, warm neutral white.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and woodwork, crisp off-whites and pale stone shades allow the pattern to flow naturally across the entire room. If you prefer a moodier contrast, a deep navy, charcoal, or dark ink tone on adjacent trim or built-in shelving picks up the darkest elements of the brushwork. For subtle accent touches through upholstery or artwork, muted ochre, burnt umber, or warm olive introduce understated warmth alongside the monochrome base.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order to your exact measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, personal tastes, and living situations.