Wallpaper - High Desert II

Our High Desert II wallpaper by Julia Purinton captures an expansive desert landscape in a soft, painterly style. In the foreground, sage green cactus pads rise against an open sweep of rolling ground rendered in gentle yellows, subtle pinks, and warm earthy tones. Behind them, soft hills layer into distant mountains that ease into a quiet, pale sky. What we particularly appreciate about this mural wallpaper is how the oil painting texture and pastel-toned palette give the vast scenery a dreamy, understated presence. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wall murals bring an artistic, scenic horizon into the home.

In the room

Because High Desert II is a continuous landscape composition, we like to see it on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full horizon line can extend across the room. In a living room, placing this wallpaper along the main wall behind a low-profile sofa lets the distant mountain ridge remain fully visible while grounding the seating area.

The design also works wonderfully in a quiet lounge, a reading corner, or a vacation home where you want to introduce an open, natural panorama. Because the upper section of the scenery consists of a light, open sky, the pattern feels airy rather than heavy, making it easy to live with across larger spaces. We find that natural daylight brings out the delicate color transitions between the sage greens and the blush and sand tones in the terrain.

Styling it

The artistic, Southwestern character of this landscape pairs naturally with materials that echo its warm, earthy spirit. We would pair the wallpaper with warm timber pieces, such as low oak or pine furniture, which ground the foreground cactus tones without competing with the painted scenery.

For surrounding textures, simple matte ceramics, woven accents, and unbleached cotton or linen textiles complement the oil paint quality of the artwork. Keeping surrounding furniture low and uncluttered ensures the wide horizon remains the primary focal point of the interior.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on sage green, sandy yellow, soft terracotta pink, and an airy sky tone. To build a balanced scheme, we suggest pulling the muted sage green into painted window trim, painted baseboards, or a statement armchair to anchor the foreground elements.

For adjoining walls, warm plaster neutrals, pale clay, or soft linen whites work harmoniously with the atmospheric sky and distant mountains. If you want a deeper accent, a muted ochre or sun-baked terracotta in cushions or pottery highlights the warmest tones in the desert landscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that lends depth to the finished surface. Our wallpapers are straightforward to hang, offering options suited to both homeowners and rented spaces.