Wallpaper - Makoshika Badlands

Our Makoshika Badlands wallpaper brings the rugged expanse of eroded desert canyons, striated cliffs, and sweeping horizons directly into the home. Photographed by Alan Majchrowicz, this monochrome landscape relies on crisp contrasts of light and shadow against a clouded sky, lending depth and quiet drama to the wall. The tonal range of greys and neutral charcoal creates an immersive architectural backdrop that works especially well across larger feature walls. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that hangs straightforwardly.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room, study, or home library. The expansive scale of the geological formations and the open horizon line invite the eye to travel across the entire space, making a wide wall behind a low sofa or a desk feel anchored and intentional. In a bedroom, placing the mural behind the headboard introduces an atmospheric, grounded focal point without overwhelming the rest of the decor. The high-contrast monochrome tones also make it an intriguing choice for a hallway or entryway, where the strong linear layers of the cliffs create immediate visual rhythm upon entering.

Styling it

Because this landscape carries substantial visual weight and graphic detail, we suggest balancing it with considered, unfussy interior elements.

In contemporary, minimalist, or industrial spaces, pairing the wallpaper with low-profile furniture helps keep the horizon line and dramatic rock formations fully in view. We like combining the clean black and white tones with matte black architectural fixtures, dark steel shelving, or textured concrete accents. To soften the graphic contrast across a larger living area, introducing warm, unvarnished natural timber or smooth stone surfaces creates a balanced dialogue between natural textures and modern silhouettes.

Colour combinations

The palette of the design is built entirely from neutral greys, charcoal, deep black, and soft off-white highlights.

To maintain a cohesive look, surrounding walls and woodwork can be painted in chalky whites, pale ash greys, or deeper slate tones pulled directly from the shadowed canyons. If you prefer to add warmth to the room, rich earthy neutrals such as warm taupe, clay, or dark umber on adjacent walls or large upholstery sit comfortably alongside the cool monochrome photo.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure designed to be straightforward and simple to hang. Whether you are decorating a family home or a rental property, we offer wallpaper solutions tailored to suit different spaces and living situations.