Wallpaper - River Trout Study II

Our River Trout Study II wallpaper, created by Haley Knighten, brings an artistic collage composition to the wall through overlapping vertical panels and varied painterly textures. The design balances muted earthy tones with olive green, cool blue, soft gray, warm orange, and brown notes, creating a sense of visual depth through subtle semi-transparent layers. What we particularly appreciate is how the vertical rhythm and mixed proportions give the surface a contemporary, gallery-like feel without relying on a rigid geometric grid. Produced as made-to-measure murals, our wallpapers are printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

In a living room, we see this mural wallpaper working particularly well behind a low-profile sofa or along a primary feature wall where the full height and vertical rhythm have space to unfold. Because the composition relies on layered rectangular fields and shifting painterly marks, giving it an uninterrupted wall area helps preserve the visual balance between the broader colored blocks and the finer textured details.

For a dedicated home office or study, the structured yet painterly layout creates an engaging backdrop behind a desk or shelving unit. The earthy olive and grounded brown tones anchor the space, while the vertical direction adds a feeling of height to rooms with standard ceiling heights.

Styling it

When decorating around this design, we suggest leaning into contemporary organic modern interiors with clean silhouettes and natural finishes. Low, architectural furniture pieces in warm wood tones, such as oiled oak or teak, echo the earthy pigments in the collage without competing with its vertical structure.

To keep the room cohesive, we recommend selecting understated, solid textiles in neutral weaves rather than introducing additional geometric or floral patterns. Matte black or muted metal lighting fixtures can also help highlight the modern, artistic character of the artwork.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on olive green, earthy brown, and beige, punctuated by cool blue-gray accents and warm ochre-orange highlights.

To complement these shades on surrounding surfaces, consider pairing the wallpaper with warm off-whites, pale stone, or soft greige on adjacent painted walls and woodwork. If you prefer deeper contrast, an olive green or muted charcoal trim can frame the mural effectively and tie in with the darker collage elements.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls.

Every mural is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that feels natural on the wall. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a practical way to bring distinctive artwork into your home.