Wallpaper - Big Ben Calling

Our Big Ben Calling wallpaper captures a classic London moment, pairing the iconic silhouette of the Elizabeth Tower and its glowing clock face with a vivid red telephone booth in the foreground. Photographed by Jan Becke, the composition brings together ornate historic stonework, architectural detailing, streetlights, and a clear blue sky. The contrast between the bright cherry red of the booth and the warm, earthy architectural tones gives this photographic wall mural a balanced, graphic presence. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that feels natural on the wall.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in a living room, home office, or dedicated study where an architectural vista can become the primary visual anchor. Because the vertical lines of the clock tower and telephone box are central to the photograph, giving the wallpaper an uninterrupted wall allows the full perspective and scale of the London landmarks to unfold properly. In a study or home workspace, positioning the mural along the main feature wall behind a desk creates a focused, travel-inspired backdrop without overwhelming the workspace. For larger living spaces, placing it opposite natural light sources helps bring out the contrast between the clear sky, the glowing clock face, and the detailed stonework.

Styling it

To keep the focus on the architectural photography, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture relatively calm and structured. Mid-tone to dark wood shelving, clean-lined desks, and tailored upholstered seating fit the heritage feel of the scene without competing with the bold red foreground.

You might also consider incorporating classic matte black metal elements, such as reading lamps or picture framing, to echo the streetlights and ironwork in the photo. Keeping larger textiles like rugs and window coverings in quiet, neutral weaves ensures the vivid red booth remains the singular statement color in the room.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on the vivid cherry red of the traditional telephone box, set against the warm sand and limestone tones of the historic architecture and the bright blue of the sky.

When choosing colors for adjoining walls, trim, and cabinetry, we suggest leaning into soft stone, warm limestone, or chalky off-whites that draw out the building's masonry. For a moodier, library-style setting in a study, deeper charcoal or slate gray on adjacent walls provides a dramatic frame that makes the illuminated clock tower stand out even more.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. Producing mural wallpapers to your required measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard fixed-roll wallpaper.

All our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide a considered, lasting interior solution for homeowners and renters looking to transform their living spaces.