Wallpaper - Like a Rock

Our Like a Rock wallpaper, captured by Nathan Larson, centres on a towering skyscraper rising into a dark night sky. The stepped, symmetrical facade is illuminated by countless glowing windows, creating a graphic grid of light that draws the eye upward against a deep charcoal grey and black background. Flanking structures frame the central tower, reinforcing the strong architectural rhythm and 1930s Art Deco character. As with all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, giving your wall a clean, graphic urban presence.

In the room

Because the motif has such a strong vertical direction and dramatic contrast, we see this working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full height of the skyscraper can be seen without heavy visual breaks. In a home office or study, placing the mural wallpaper behind a desk creates a focused, grounding backdrop. If your room has higher ceilings, the upward perspective naturally emphasises that vertical proportion. For spaces with lower ceilings, giving the mural a clear central wall allows the architectural symmetry to establish a sense of structure and depth.

Styling it

To balance the bold geometry and dark monochromatic palette of the wallpaper, we would pair it with furniture that keeps clean, deliberate lines:

• Ground the space with dark timber, charcoal upholstery, or painted black furniture to continue the architectural weight of the night cityscape.
• Introduce warm metallic finishes, such as aged brass or warm bronze hardware and lighting, echoing the glow of the illuminated windows.
• Balance the sharp grid of the building with rounded elements, such as a curved armchair, a circular coffee table, or soft textured rugs, preventing the room from feeling overly rigid.

Colour combinations

The core palette of our design is strictly monochromatic, built on deep black, layered charcoal grey, and soft glowing white window lights. Around it, we suggest working with complementary off-whites, stone greys, or rich charcoal on adjacent walls and woodwork. If you want to introduce colour through accents or upholstery, deep jewel tones such as midnight blue, forest green, or burnt amber create a sophisticated dialogue with the urban night theme without distracting from the photographic detail.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to purchasing standard rolls. Our wall murals are produced on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and they are designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.