Wallpaper - Rise to the Occasion

Our Rise to the Occasion wallpaper brings the sweeping drama of open desert landscapes into the home, captured through the photography of Jim Wiebe. The composition centres on majestic rock formations rising with sharp, jagged peaks in warm shades of burnt orange, terracotta, and earthy brown. Bright sunlight catches the layered stone facets, casting deep shadows that give the scene immense visual depth, set against a clear blue sky with soft white clouds and sandy ground with sparse desert vegetation. Printed as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural, this design features a subtle physical structure in the paper that complements its expansive natural character.

In the room

Because of the bold vertical presence of the rock spires, we think this design works best on a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full horizon and sky have room to breathe. In a living room or a vacation home, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low sofa or along a main feature wall allows the sharp geological peaks to anchor the space without being broken up by tall cabinetry. The rich contrast between the sunlit burnt orange rocks and the crisp blue sky brings a vibrant warmth into rooms with generous natural light, while remaining visually grounded during quieter evening hours.

Styling it

To let the powerful photographic landscape take the lead, we would keep the surrounding furniture restrained and let the wall carry the room's primary visual weight.

• Pair the wallpaper with low-profile furniture in clean lines and warm natural woods to echo the earthy tones of the canyon formations.
• Introduce textured upholstery and woven textiles in unbleached linen, sandy neutrals, or soft desert shades to balance the rugged visual texture of the stone.
• Accent the room with subtle black metal or matte ceramic details, drawing on Southwestern or contemporary rustic aesthetics without competing with the landscape.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by its striking palette of burnt orange, deep terracotta, sandy beige, and earthy browns, balanced by the clear sky blue and cloud white. To build a cohesive room around this design, we suggest pairing it with warm neutral paint shades like sand, biscuit, or warm linen on adjacent walls. For a richer, more enveloping feel, deeper ochre, rust, or warm terracotta can be pulled into accent cushions or large armchairs, while touches of muted slate blue in smaller decor items can subtly echo the open sky above.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Making each mural wallpaper to order helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

All our wall murals and wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, Wallism wallpapers offer adaptable decorating options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.