Elephant Wallpaper

A typical motif in many classical wallpapers with an exotic touch, the elephant has now found its way into many contemporary designs with new graphical concepts that have used its iconic shape in more abstract and unconventional ways.

Modern and stylised

Perhaps one of the most easily recognisable creatures of the animal kingdom due to its iconic trunk, pointy tusks and large, flappy ears, the elephant shape has been used by many contemporary designers to create stylised motifs that feature in modern and colourful wallpapers which can be used in children’s rooms or, when paired with a dark-coloured background, to decorate stylish hotel rooms or fashionable boutiques.

Classic and vintage

Echoes of the Age of Discovery permeate classic elephant-themed wall décor featuring imposing African elephants roaming the savannah or their smaller Indian relatives carrying colonial passengers on their howdahs amongst palms and lush vegetation. These wallpapers, often in charcoal grey or other muted hues, are perfect for more austere study rooms with a Victorian vibe or statement living rooms.

Tropical and exotic

A scene depicting a family of elephants moving their huge bodies through a lush tropical jungle is the perfect means for adding a tropical vibe to any room. The exotic flair of an elaborately embroidered Indian elephant carrier, its bamboo howdah stroking the bottom of the jungle canopy, can be used for feature walls which help to create more exotic interior design concepts.

The world of elephants can be divided into two well-defined categories that comprise the large and more wrinkled African elephant and its smaller and smoother Indian relative.

African elephant

The larger of the two species, the African elephant can be easily distinguished from its subcontinental cousin by the shape of its ears, which are much larger, their shape being reminiscent of the continent of Africa. However, when it comes to wall décor, the most noticeable difference is in the texture of its skin, which is more wrinkled and has more cracks, making for iconic and unique pattern designs.

Indian elephant

The classic depiction of the Indian elephant conjures up images of Rudyard Kipling’s colonial India, with British officers and finely dressed ladies aboard swaying howdahs, carrying parasols to protect themselves from the merciless sun while a local elephant handler guides the animal through the jungle. These iconic motifs find their way onto beautiful wallpaper models exuding exoticism.

In the world of elephant-themed wallpaper, it is not surprising to discover that the green colour of nature often features, together with the neutral grey of the animal’s skin. When it comes to decorating children’s rooms, more brightly coloured models tend to be favoured.

Grey

The iconic colour of elephant skin with rugged and coarse patterns is of course a very popular choice when it comes to wall décor depicting these majestic animals. It is a great hue for a plethora of interior design ideas, due to its neutral nature and the fact that it comes in an almost endless array of nuances that suit both classical as well as contemporary design styles.

Green

A colour that exudes fresh energy and is instantly associated with nature, green characterises the natural habitat for most elephants in this world and is therefore commonly used as a background colour for elephant-themed wallpaper. A wall décor combining the richness and freshness of green with the understated elegance of grey can be used to great effect for interior design ideas with an exotic flair.

Multicoloured

Children the world over love elephants due to their impressive ivory tusks, their curious and nimble trunks exploring their surroundings, and their slightly sad but friendly eyes. A colourful wallpaper depicting these peaceful animals in multiple colours is the perfect background for a children’s room that will see plenty of adventures and play-fun.