Wallpaper - Stormy Midwest Spring

Our Stormy Midwest Spring wallpaper captures a solitary, weathered wooden barn set against an open field and a moody, overcast sky. Photographed by Nathan Larson, this photographic wall mural brings together rich, weathered timber planks, peeling textures and soft neutral tones of grey and brown, balanced by dry grasses in the foreground. What we particularly appreciate about this design is the quiet, expansive atmosphere it creates across a room, giving the space depth without relying on loud colour contrast. Like all our wallpapers, this mural is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well on a main feature wall in a living room, bedroom or dedicated home office. Because the barn sits as a distinct focal point surrounded by the open horizon, the composition benefits from a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full landscape can unfold naturally. In a study or home office, placing this mural wallpaper behind a desk creates a calm, reflective backdrop that adds visual depth to the room. In a bedroom, setting it behind the bedhead allows the gentle horizon line and muted sky to frame the space quietly.

Styling it

The rustic character and weathered patina of this design naturally suit traditional farmhouse, country or wabi-sabi-inspired interiors. When styling around our wall murals, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture relatively simple so the graphic texture of the barn remains the central focus.

• Pair with warm, natural timber furniture such as reclaimed pine or muted oak to echo the weathered wooden planks within the print.
• Use soft, unpatterned woven textiles in muted oatmeal, stone or charcoal to complement the dry grasses and overcast sky without competing for visual attention.
• Incorporate matte black metal details, such as simple iron task lighting or understated cabinet hardware, to connect with the deep shadows in the barn's open passageway.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper is rooted in earthy neutrals, featuring weathered greys, charcoal tones, soft taupe and desaturated straw browns. When choosing colours for surrounding walls and woodwork, we recommend continuing this quiet spectrum rather than introducing bright primary shades. Soft chalky off-whites or pale stone hues work wonderfully on adjacent walls, keeping the room bright while allowing the moody sky of the mural to stand out. If you prefer a cosier setting, a deep charcoal grey or slate tone on adjoining walls or trim creates a striking, enveloping feel.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, needs and living situations.