Wallpaper - Desertscape

Designed by Kristy Rice, our Desertscape wallpaper captures an expressive landscape with a distinct watercolour look. A central mountain peak rises in deep carmine red and purple tones, framed by sweeping hills washed in pastel pink, soft ochre, and gentle green. Above, an open blue sky carries light washes of cloud, while loose brushstrokes across the foreground suggest sunlit plains and rolling fields. The design preserves the visible grain and fluid colour transitions of paint on textured paper, giving the scenery an open, artistic character. Made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it brings a fresh, expressive focal point to residential interiors.

In the room

Because of its horizontal landscape composition and expansive sky, we see this design working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room. Placing it behind a low-profile sofa allows the mountain peaks and colourful ridges to remain completely in view, anchoring the room without closing it in.

The fluid, painterly brushwork also makes it an inspiring backdrop for a creative home art studio or study. In rooms that receive plenty of natural daylight, the subtle tonal shifts between carmine, blush, and soft sage come to life, while gentle ambient lighting in the evening brings out the deeper purple and earthy terracotta accents.

Styling it

To let the expressive watercolour landscape take centre stage, we would keep surrounding furnishings relatively calm and grounded in organic modern simplicity. Low-slung furniture in warm, natural wood or neutral upholstery balances the movement in the mural wallpapers without competing for attention.

Complement the artistic brushstrokes by introducing softly textured textiles, such as a muted woven wool rug or unbleached linen cushions. Keeping decorative accents minimal, perhaps with simple hand-thrown ceramics or matte stone objects, allows the vibrant mountain skyline to define the room's character.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a vibrant core of carmine red, deep purple, and pastel pink, balanced by soft green, sand, and an airy sky-blue wash.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, or larger furniture, we suggest drawing from the softer, earthy tones within the design. Warm plaster pinks, muted sand, or pale oat tones provide a seamless transition on neighbouring walls. If you want a more defined contrast, pulling the deep carmine or a dark indigo from the mountain peaks into accent pieces or upholstery creates a rich, cohesive visual link throughout the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to purchasing standard rolls.

All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options tailored to different homes and living situations, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.