Wallpaper - Tarn Hows

Our Tarn Hows photographic wallpaper brings the quiet majesty of the English Lake District into your home, capturing a lush woodland canopy curling around still water beneath a soft, overcast sky. Photographed by Steve Heap, the composition balances deep forest greens and vibrant fern tones with delicate reflections dancing on the lake surface and rolling hills fading into the background. A gentle shoreline path draws the eye naturally into the landscape, offering a tranquil depth that opens up the room. Printed to your exact dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an authentic sense of rural nature to an accent wall.

In the room

Because of its expansive landscape perspective, we see this wall mural working especially well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full woodland panorama can unfold naturally. In a living room, placing it behind a main sofa creates a grounding backdrop that anchors the entire seating area. The horizon line and misty distant hills establish a feeling of depth that makes compact living areas or dedicated meditation spaces feel noticeably more open.

The balance of earthy forest greens and open sky also suits rooms with changing daylight. In bright morning light, the finer foliage details and leafy textures along the shoreline become particularly clear, while softer evening lamplight enhances the warm, earthy undertones in the woodland floor.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this scenic design with warm, natural materials that complement its rural character without competing with the detailed photography.

• Furnish with mid-toned or warm woods like oak or ash, alongside natural wool or unbleached cotton upholstery, to reflect the organic textures of the woodland.
• Keep surrounding furniture profiles low to medium in height, ensuring the lake reflections and winding path remain visible across the room.
• Introduce heritage or traditional accents, such as matte stoneware ceramics or subtle antique bronze hardware, to echo the classic rural landscape aesthetic.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a palette of rich forest greens, vivid fern hues, earthy soil tones, and the soft grey-white of the overcast sky.

To create a balanced scheme around our mural wallpapers, we suggest pairing adjacent walls with soft chalky off-whites, warm stone, or muted putty shades that pick up on the cloud tones. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, a deep moss or muted olive paint on surrounding woodwork will seamlessly extend the woodland palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard pre-cut rolls. Every design is produced on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that lends depth to photographic and artistic motifs.

Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options suited to different decorating projects and living spaces, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.