Insect Wallpaper

Insect wallpaper is a wall covering printed with beetles, moths, dragonflies and butterflies, drawn in fine detail. It looks like an old museum plate. Giffywalls prints each design to the exact width and height of your wall.

Why Insect Wallpaper Suits British Interiors

The look has deep roots here. Victorian collectors pinned beetles in glass cases and pressed ferns into books. These designs carry the same spirit. In soft British daylight the dark grounds read rich rather than heavy. That is why the style keeps coming back.

Want something gentler? Our full butterfly wallpaper collection keeps the wings and drops the beetles. It suits a bedroom better.

Period Homes and Modern Flats

Victorian and Edwardian Rooms

A dining room in a period house was made for this. Try it on a chimney breast, or above dado panelling in a hallway. The cloakroom under the stairs is another good spot. Deep cornicing and picture rails frame the print neatly. Keep the woodwork dark and the whole thing looks original.

Rented Flats and New Builds

Flat new-build walls suit a bigger study, as there is no detail to compete with. Renting in Bristol or Glasgow? Take the peel and stick option. It lifts off at the end of a tenancy without pulling the paint, like the rest of our removable wallpaper range.

Living With a Bold Print

One wall is usually enough in a British room. Sizes here are modest, and four walls of detail can crowd a space. The cloakroom is the exception. Papered right round, it feels like a jewel box.

What to Pair It With

Dark green or ink paint on the woodwork suits it. Add walnut, brass and warm lamps. Old gilt frames look right against these prints. Keep the rest plain. One strong wall is the whole idea.

  • Dining rooms: a dark ground behind the table.
  • Studies: a museum-plate layout above the desk.
  • Cloakrooms: bold print, floor to ceiling.
  • Hallways: a spaced repeat on a long wall.

Insect Wall Murals Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery

Measure the wall. Send us the width and the height. We print the mural to fit exactly, so nothing lands half-cut in a corner. We have sent these designs to dining rooms up and down the country. Panels come numbered with hanging notes in the box. UK delivery is free and fast. Order a sample first. A dark ground almost always looks softer in the room than on screen.

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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 rooms suit insect wallpaper best?

Studies and libraries are the natural fit, since the natural-history look pairs with dark wood and brass. Powder rooms and entryways also work well, because detailed patterns reward being seen up close in small spaces you pass through.

Is this style too intense for a bedroom or living room?

Not if you manage density. Choose a design with generous negative space for rooms where you sit still for hours, or confine a dense mural to a single wall and keep the others plain. Dense patterns suit small transitional spaces best.

Can insect designs work in a child's room?

Yes, if you choose carefully. Bees, ladybugs and butterflies in a soft meadow scene are gentle enough for a nursery and encourage a child to look closely at nature. Skip the specimen-plate designs and pick the illustrated, storybook styles.

What colors pair with these murals?

Specimen plates on parchment and sepia suit walnut, brass and oxblood leather. Jewel-toned designs bring emerald, sapphire, amber and copper to echo in a cushion or lampshade. Dark botanicals want warm lighting and a cream ceiling.

Will the fine detail print clearly at my wall size?

Yes. We print one continuous design scaled to your exact wall width and height, which keeps the linework crisp and ensures nothing important is trimmed off at a corner. Enter your measurements when ordering and we scale accordingly.