Wallpaper - Block Print Water Lily Stripes, Slate

Our Block Print Water Lily Stripes wallpaper in Slate, created by RNM Arts, brings together structured botanical motifs and vertical symmetry on a softly textured, linen-look neutral background. Detailed slate grey water lily bouquets, featuring open blooms, slender buds, and floating pads, rise in an elegant diamond-like composition along delicate floral vertical stripes. The block-print-inspired line work gives the design an artisanal, handcrafted appearance that feels both historic and refined. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this motif is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

The orderly vertical rhythm of this design makes it a natural fit for hallways, entryways, and staircases, where the rising stems draw the eye upward and accentuate wall height. In a bedroom or guest room, we particularly like seeing it placed behind a bed as a grounded feature wall, though its balanced scale and calm contrast also allow it to run across all four walls without overwhelming the space. In a dedicated dining room or home office, the repeat provides quiet visual structure, sitting comfortably above wainscoting or framing built-in shelving.

Styling it

Because the botanical motifs carry crisp graphic definition, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture and decor relatively understated. Pair this design with painted woodwork in soft off-white, light grey, or muted stone to maintain its serene balance, or introduce mid-toned warm woods such as walnut or vintage oak to bring organic warmth against the slate linework. Slender metal accents in antique brass or blackened steel echo the fine linear stems without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The palette centers on deep slate grey set against a warm, light greige backdrop with a subtle woven look. When planning adjacent walls or trim, consider soft chalky off-whites, neutral linen tones, or gentle pale greys that reflect the background of the wallpaper. For deeper contrast on cabinetry, doors, or textile accents, rich charcoal, deep slate, or muted navy will seamlessly draw out the detailed linework of the water lilies.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, and designed to be simple and straightforward to hang in any home.