Wallpaper - Donkey Summer III

Our Donkey Summer III wallpaper brings a warm, rustic atmosphere into the home through photographic portraiture. Created in collaboration with Nathan Larson, the design features a shaggy-coated brown donkey standing attentively in an open meadow. Soft, muted greens and earthy taupe tones form a gently blurred background, giving the subject clear focus and depth while keeping the overall palette quiet and grounded. Made-to-measure and PVC-free, our wallpapers are printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, making this characterful rural scene a distinctive addition to any interior.

In the room

Because the motif centers on a single, expressive animal portrait, we find this design works best on an uninterrupted accent wall where the full figure has space to breathe. In a living room, bedroom, or a cozy study or den, placing the wallpaper behind a lower sofa, low headboard, or reading chair ensures the donkey's detailed expression and upright ears remain completely visible. The soft, desaturated greens of the meadow make it easy to incorporate into rooms with varied daylight, bringing a calm, pastoral feel without dominating the space.

Styling it

To complement the rustic character of the photography, we would lean into traditional, farmhouse, or cabin-inspired interiors.

• Pair the wallpaper with warm wood furniture, such as weathered pine, oak, or reclaimed timber, which echoes the natural, earthy tones of the donkey's coat.
• Keep surrounding upholstery and soft furnishings in simple, unpatterned fabrics like coarse wool, heavy cotton, or natural linen to maintain focus on the photographic texture.
• Add subtle black iron or aged bronze hardware across lighting fixtures or accents to pick up on the darker tones in the mane and hooves.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by deep chocolate browns, warm taupe, creamy off-white muzzle tones, and desaturated meadow greens. When painting adjacent walls or selecting major finishes, soft muted greiges, warm off-whites, or gentle moss greens create a seamless visual transition. For trim, cabinetry, or accent pieces, deeper earthy tones like charcoal or dark umber help ground the space and tie directly into the darker details of the photograph.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material. Every mural is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.