Wallpaper - Gathering Storm

Our Gathering Storm wallpaper captures the sweeping movement of heavy cloud cover rolling across an open sky. Layered forms in shades of pale silver, muted slate, and deep charcoal grey create a textured, expressive atmosphere with subtle breaks of light providing contrast across the horizon. We have designed this photographic mural to bring the striking depth of nature into the home, making it an evocative backdrop for bedrooms and living rooms alike. As with all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on our PVC-free paper, featuring a subtle paper structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the cloud formations stretch horizontally across the motif, we particularly like this design on a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full sweep of the sky has room to unfold. In a living room, placing it along the main wall behind a low sofa lets the darker charcoal tones anchor the seating area while the lighter breaks of sky remain open above eye level. In a bedroom, it works naturally as a feature wall behind the bedhead, giving the space an enveloping, calm mood without feeling visually rigid. For a dedicated home office or study, the fluid, organic structure of the clouds offers a focused, quiet presence that sits comfortably in peripheral vision.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with furniture that has clean, grounded silhouettes to balance the natural movement in the sky. Low-profile sofas and streamlined storage units keep sightlines clear across the motif.

To bring warmth into a room anchored by a deep grey palette, introduce furniture in warm wood tones such as walnut, or select soft matte black metal frames for a more contemporary, minimalist feel. Simple, unpatterned textiles in tactile weaves like wool or washed linen help soften the space while letting the wall mural remain the primary visual focus.

Colour combinations

The design itself moves through a rich spectrum of greys, ranging from soft silver-white highlights to dense charcoal and deep slate.

When choosing paint colours and finishes for the surrounding walls and woodwork, consider the following directions:

• Off-whites with a neutral undertone work well on adjacent walls and ceiling trims to keep the room feeling airy and frame the mural naturally.
• Mid-tone pebble or dove greys create a seamless, cohesive transition when painted on surrounding walls or fitted cabinetry.
• Muted accent tones like dusty rust, olive, or warm ochre can be introduced through cushions or ceramics to add a deliberate touch of warmth against the monochrome backdrop.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Printing to your individual measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on a quality paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide a reliable decorating solution suited to a wide range of home environments and living spaces.