Wallpaper - The Water Looks Cold

Our The Water Looks Cold wallpaper captures a vast, icy polar landscape where dark blue ocean water meets sculpted icebergs drifting beneath cloud-streaked skies. Created by Jan Becke, the photographic composition balances the rugged, snow-covered mountain peaks in the distance with the subtle light breaking through overhead to illuminate the white snow and ice. The stark contrast between deep water and bright floating ice gives the scene an expansive sense of depth and quiet power. Like all Wallism mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure.

In the room

Because of the sweeping panoramic scale of this arctic landscape, we think this design works best on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall where the full horizon and mountain range have space to unfold. In a living room, placing the mural behind a low-profile sofa lets the dramatic peaks and open water remain entirely visible across the room. It also works beautifully in a home office, study, or library, where the calm, cool palette creates an expansive backdrop that feels open and uncluttered. If your room receives generous natural daylight, the gentle tonal shifts in the white snow, pale ice, and cloudy sky become particularly distinct and atmospheric.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this landscape mural with clean, contemporary furniture and interior elements that let the visual depth of the photograph lead the room.

• Choose low-slung, minimalist furniture in darker charcoal, slate, or off-black finishes to echo the deep tones of the icy sea without competing with the horizon line.
• Introduce natural textiles such as unbleached wool throws, heavy woven cushions, or matte wool rugs in soft white and pale grey to complement the snowy landscape.
• Keep wall decor and tall cabinetry away from the main wallpapered surface, allowing the wide polar vista to act as the primary visual focus of the space.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on a crisp, cool palette dominated by bright snow white, icy pale blues, soft sky greys, and deep navy-blue water tones.

When decorating the surrounding space, we suggest painting adjacent walls and architectural trim in soft off-white, cool grey, or muted stone to maintain the airy, open feel. For a more graphic and grounded interior scheme, deep charcoal or midnight blue accents on cabinetry, shelving, or framing will pick up the darker oceanic tones in the foreground.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific wall dimensions you provide. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on a quality paper with a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical decorating solutions for both homeowners and renters.