Wallpaper - Holding on for Summer

Our Holding on for Summer wallpaper brings a quiet, evocative rural horizon into the room. Captured by Nathan Larson, the photograph centers on an old, weathered wooden barn standing in the middle of a dry, open field beneath a vast sky of scattered clouds. Muted, earthy brown tones, soft taupe, and desaturated greys give the composition a timeless, nostalgic character with plenty of visual depth. Like all our wallpapers, this mural wallpaper is made to measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the motif relies on an expansive horizon and an open sky, we see this wall mural working best on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full breadth of the landscape can breathe. In a living room or sitting room, it creates a grounded, peaceful backdrop behind a low sofa or dining table. The desaturated, low-contrast palette also makes it a natural fit for a bedroom or home office, where a calm visual atmosphere is welcome. Because the upper half of the design is composed of open sky and soft cloud formations, taller furniture pieces can sit along the lower field area without obscuring the main subject of the barn.

Styling it

The weathered timber and rustic character of our wallpaper pair naturally with interior schemes that celebrate heritage, farmhouse, or understated traditional styles. To complement the motif, we would choose furniture in natural, warmer wood tones or muted painted finishes that echo the sepia-like warmth of the barn. Keeping surrounding decor relatively uncluttered allows the open perspective of the landscape to carry the space. Simple, unpatterned upholstery in cream, oatmeal, or washed linen keeps the focus on the photography while maintaining an inviting, comfortable aesthetic.

Colour combinations

The design is defined by an earthy palette of soft taupe, weathered timber brown, warm grey, and gentle off-white cloud tones. Around the wall, we recommend working with soft neutral paints such as chalky off-whites, warm stone, or muted greige to let the mural wallpaper transition smoothly into adjacent walls. For accents or surrounding woodwork, deeper charcoal, muted umber, or faded olive can pick up on the darker shadows in the timber and ground, creating a cohesive and balanced interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made to measure based on the dimensions of your specific wall. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess compared to purchasing standard rolls. Our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. We design our wallpaper to be straightforward and easy to hang, making it simple to introduce tailored design into your home.