Clay Wallpaper

Clay wallpaper is a warm, earthy wall covering in the tones of raw pottery. Think soft terracotta pulled back toward brown and pink. Giffywalls prints each design to the exact width and height of your wall.

Why Clay Wallpaper Suits British Light

Our daylight is soft and often grey. Warm shades earn their keep in that. Clay holds its warmth in a north-facing room, where a cool neutral goes flat and cold. In a bright room the pink underneath comes forward and the wall reads dustier. Decorators in Manchester, Bristol and Leeds have moved to it in droves.

It is the natural reply to years of grey. There is enough colour to notice, and not enough to tire of. Our boho wallpaper range builds on the same warm palette.

Period Homes and Modern Flats

Victorian and Edwardian Rooms

Earth tones have a long history in British houses. A limewash or plaster effect suits old walls especially well. Try it on a chimney breast, in the alcoves either side, or above panelling in a hallway. The low contrast means the pattern never fights the cornicing.

New Builds and Rented Flats

Flat modern walls take a bolder arch or abstract design, since there is no detail to compete with. Renting in Birmingham or Glasgow? Take the peel and stick option, which lifts off at the end of a tenancy without pulling the paint.

What to Pair With Clay

Cream, oatmeal and warm white keep it airy. Olive and sage are the natural partners. Charcoal gives it an edge. Oak, cane, jute and raw ceramic all belong beside it. Avoid cool blue-grey, which leaves the wall looking muddy. A speckled terrazzo wallpaper works well on an adjoining wall.

  • Sitting rooms: a plaster wash behind the sofa.
  • Bedrooms: a soft flat clay behind the bed.
  • Hallways: warmth where there is no daylight.
  • Dining rooms: a deeper tone seen under lamps.

Limewash Wallpaper Is Kind to an Old Wall

Plaster and limewash designs hide a lot. The uneven surface in the print covers small bumps in the real plaster. That is worth knowing in a house with a hundred years of patching behind it.

Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery

Measure your wall. Send us the width and the height. We print one continuous mural to fit, so the design meets the corners cleanly. We have sent this shade to homes from Edinburgh to Brighton, and sitting rooms lead the list. Panels arrive numbered with hanging notes. UK delivery is free and fast. Order a sample if you are torn, because screens push this shade too pink.

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FAQs

Which materials is best for wallpaper?

Wallpapers are made from standard paper, canvas paper, premium paper, peel and stick materials for durability and style.

How Do I Measure My Wall for a Wall Mural?

Measure the wall's width and height, adding 2–4 inches for trimming. Check for obstacles like windows or doors and note their dimensions. Double-check measurements before ordering!

How Do I Order Custom Size Wallpaper or Wall Mural?

Pick a design, enter wall dimensions, choose material, and place your order. Contact support for help!

What color is clay in interior design?

Clay sits between terracotta, rust, and beige. A warm, muted earth tone with a sun-baked quality. It reads warmer than tan but calmer than orange, which is why it works as both a neutral base and a subtle statement.

What colors pair well with clay wallpaper?

Cream, warm white, olive, sage, ochre, charcoal, and dusty pink all pair naturally with clay. Materials do heavy lifting too. Jute, linen, rattan, travertine, and oiled oak make clay walls feel rich and layered.

Is clay wallpaper good for a bedroom?

Yes. Clay is one of the most restful warm tones for bedrooms. It recedes gently at night while feeling sun-warmed by day, and a soft clay wash or plaster-effect mural behind the bed keeps the room calm without going cold.

Is every clay mural printed to my wall size?

Yes. Enter your wall's width and height and we print one continuous design scaled to fit, so textures stay even and arch motifs stay centered. Panels arrive numbered with hanging guidance included.

Can renters use clay wallpaper?

Yes. Choose the peel and stick finish, which is self-adhesive and removable. It lifts off cleanly without damaging paint, making it a safe way to warm up a rental living room or bedroom.