Wallpaper - Melting Ice

Our Melting Ice wallpaper captures an expansive frozen horizon by photographer Jim Wiebe, where cracked sheets of ice stretch across calm, open water. The photographic composition balances the cool steel blue of the icy surface with a soft sunset glow shifting from warm orange into clear sky. Fine fractures and layered ice formations give the foreground a rich visual texture, while the distant waterline creates a strong sense of depth. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals with a subtle physical structure in the paper, this design brings a serene, open atmosphere into the home.

In the room

We see this photographic landscape working especially well in a living room, where a wide, uninterrupted wall allows the continuous horizon line to visually open up the space. Placing the wallpaper behind a low sofa or along an open feature wall preserves the view across the ice into the distant glow. In a dedicated meditation room or quiet lounge area, the cool blue palette and still water create a balanced, tranquil backdrop that feels spacious without overwhelming the room. Because the visual weight is concentrated in the foreground ice, positioning lower furniture in front of the wall still leaves the soft sky and distant horizon fully visible.

Styling it

To complement the cool tones and crisp lines of the ice, we suggest bringing in warm, understated materials that echo the orange glow of the horizon. Natural light wood furniture, such as untreated ash or pale oak, softens the cool steel blues without competing for attention. Simple, tactile textiles in unbleached linen, wool, or soft grey upholstery help keep the room comfortable and grounded. Keeping surrounding furniture low-profile ensures that the expansive perspective of the photograph remains the clear visual focal point of the space.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built around a cold palette of steel blue, cool slate, and pale frost, contrasted by the warm orange and soft amber tones along the horizon. When choosing paint for adjacent walls or trim, off-whites with a neutral or slightly warm undertone create a clean, natural transition. Deeper charcoal or muted slate grey can be used on baseboards, shelving, or accent furniture to anchor the darker tones in the water, while subtle terracotta or clay accents in small ceramics will pick up the soft sunset glow.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to different living situations and interior needs, whether you own your home or rent.