Wallpaper - Empty Pews

Capturing a weathered wooden chapel in sepia and monochrome tones, our Empty Pews wallpaper by Nathan Larson brings a quiet, atmospheric depth to an interior. The architectural composition centres on the peeling clapboard facade, gothic arched doorway, and bare surrounding trees, while a soft blurred foreground lends the photographic wall mural a striking sense of perspective and stillness. Produced as a made-to-measure design on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a grounded, evocative presence that transforms a feature wall into an expressive visual focal point.

In the room

Because of its distinct architectural structure and deliberate tilt-shift depth of field, we see this wall mural working especially well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room, dining room, or a private study. Placing it behind a low sofa or a streamlined console table allows the triangular roofline and surrounding bare branches to command the upper half of the wall without competing with tall furniture. In a study or reading room, the gentle tonal shifts and rural stillness create a calm, contemplative backdrop.

Styling it

To let the photographic details of the mural wallpapers remain the focal point, we recommend pairing the wall with understated furniture with clean, architectural lines. Warm mid-tone wood pieces, such as teak or vintage walnut, sit harmoniously against the sepia hues of the building, while matte black metal accents in lighting or chair frames echo the darker branches and gothic window detailing. Keeping larger upholstery in quiet, solid textures prevents visual competition with the weathered facade.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on warm sepia, creamy off-white, soft charcoal, and weathered timber greys. For surrounding walls, trim, or built-in joinery, consider soft off-whites, warm taupe, or deep charcoal to draw out the shadowy contrast in the trees. Muted earth tones on surrounding soft furnishings, such as dry wheat, biscuit, or warm stone, help complete a cohesive, tonal scheme.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Produced on PVC-free material, each panel features a subtle physical structure in the paper and is designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to a wide range of decorating needs and living situations.