Wallpaper - Preparing I

Our Preparing I wallpaper by Nathan Larson focuses on a single smooth egg resting at the heart of an intricately woven bird's nest. Built from fine layers of dried twigs, fine grass, and straw, the circular nest fills the frame with rich organic detail and subtle shadow. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the contrast between the pale, clean surface of the egg and the dark, fibrous texture of the woven material around it. Printed to your custom dimensions, our wallpapers are PVC-free and produced on a paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the motif features a large, centralized photographic subject, we see this wall mural working best on a feature wall where the composition can be viewed without heavy interruption. In a bedroom, placing it behind the headboard gives the room an immediate sense of grounded calm. In a study, home library, or quiet sitting room, the photographic detail draws the eye in, making it an engaging focal point for a wall behind a desk or reading chair. The balance of deep charcoal, black, and soft white tones works comfortably across both compact rooms and larger spaces, particularly where you want the wall to introduce visual depth rather than repetitive surface pattern.

Styling it

We suggest keeping the surrounding furniture clean and understated so the detailed visual texture of the nest remains the primary focus.

• Pair this design with warm, natural wood finishes such as aged oak or walnut to soften the graphic contrast of the black and white photography.
• Choose unpatterned textiles in earthy, neutral tones like washed linen or woven wool to complement the organic subject matter.
• Introduce matte black or antique bronze hardware to pick up on the deep shadow tones within the nest.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built entirely around dark charcoal, deep black, and crisp off-white tones, with soft grayscale transitions throughout the twigs and straw. When choosing paint for adjoining walls or woodwork, we recommend muted off-whites, warm stone, or pale taupe to keep the space bright without creating harsh contrast against the paper. For a moodier, more enveloping interior, deep charcoal or muted slate on adjacent walls connects directly with the dark core of the photograph.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We produce all of our wall murals and mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that complements detailed photographic and illustrative motifs alike. Each order is carefully prepared so that hanging your wallpaper is simple and straightforward.