Wallpaper - Ancient Fern Forest

Captured by photographer Bruce McNitt, our Ancient Fern Forest wallpaper brings the quiet depth of old-growth woodland indoors. The photographic composition balances tall, textured tree trunks in weathered greys and earthy browns against an expansive understorey of vibrant fern green foliage. Filtered daylight breaks through the upper canopy, creating natural variations of light and shadow that give the forest scenery remarkable depth. Produced to your custom wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this design transforms a plain wall into an immersive botanical landscape.

In the room

In a living room or home library, we see this wall mural working best across a main, uninterrupted wall where the full scale of the trees and fern-covered forest floor can unfold naturally. The strong vertical lines of the trunks naturally draw the eye upward, making it an effective choice for rooms with standard or higher ceilings. Because the composition contains rich detail and darker woodland tones, we like giving it breathing room rather than placing tall shelving or oversized furniture directly across the motif. Placing a low sofa or reading armchair against the lower portion allows the leafy canopy and sunlit perspective to remain in clear view.

Styling it

To keep the focus on the photography, we suggest surrounding our mural wallpapers with understated furniture and organic finishes. Natural materials like warm wood furniture, untreated oak, or muted matte accents sit comfortably alongside the woodland motif without competing with the detailed greenery. For upholstery and soft furnishings, look to calm, unpatterned textiles such as wool or coarse woven fabrics in neutral tones. This lets the photographic scenery act as the defining visual element while keeping the overall room balanced and grounded.

Colour combinations

The palette of our design centres around rich fern greens, mossy undertones, soft tree-bark greys, and muted earthy browns. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or skirtings, warm off-white, soft pebble grey, or deep clay provide a calm backdrop that anchors the woodland tones. If you prefer a moodier, tonal palette, pulling a deep olive or muted forest green from the ferns onto adjacent surfaces creates an inviting, wrapped feel throughout the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom-made to measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure that complements our photographic and artistic patterns. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible decorating solutions tailored to homeowners and renters alike.