Wallpaper - The Way of the Water

Designed by Maggie Sackmann, our The Way of the Water wallpaper presents a tranquil valley landscape painted with soft, expressive oil brushstrokes. A gentle river meanders through deep forest greens, bordered by earthy tones of brown and teal beneath distant snow-dusted mountains and an open, pale blue sky. The visual texture of the paint strokes gives the mural an atmospheric, painted quality that balances painterly depth with quiet restraint. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, our wallpapers are straightforward to hang and make an inviting focal point across residential spaces.

In the room

In a living room or primary bedroom, we see this scenic landscape working best on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full panorama can unfold without visual crowding. Positioning the mural behind a sofa, low headboard, or along a quiet reading wall gives the sweeping horizon and mountain silhouette ample room to be appreciated. In a dedicated home office, library, or dining room, the muted depth of the forest and river creates an immersive backdrop that sits comfortably behind low furniture while maintaining a sense of open perspective across the space.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this landscape wallpaper with natural, grounded interior elements that complement its painterly heritage. Warm wood furniture, such as honey-toned oak or lightly weathered timber, anchors the earthy foreground tones of the artwork without competing with the detailed scenery. To keep the focus on the landscape, choose upholstery in understated, unpatterned weaves in linen or soft wool, and allow the quiet geometry of simple mid-century or Scandinavian furniture silhouettes to sit effortlessly against the mural.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper's palette centers around rich forest green, deep teal, soft river blue, and earthy browns, balanced by the cool white of the mountain peaks and pale sky. When decorating surrounding walls, woodwork, or built-in cabinetry, we suggest pulling directly from the lighter tones with chalky off-whites, muted cream, or soft pale blue-grey paint. For a more dramatic and enveloping look, surrounding trim or adjacent walls finished in a deep slate green or dark teal create a seamless, cohesive interior scheme.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared to standard rolls. Produced using PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, Wallism wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang and offer flexible wall solutions suited to both homeowners and renters.