Wallpaper - Sun Arch

Captured by photographer Dan Merkel, our Sun Arch wallpaper brings an expansive coastal landscape into the home with atmospheric clarity. The photographic composition centres on rugged sea stacks and evergreen trees silhouetted against a low setting sun, which pierces through a natural stone archway to cast a warm, radiant beam across the wet sand. Soft lilac, dusky purple, and muted blush clouds drift across the upper sky, balanced by deep earthy tones and calm ocean water below. As with all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because Sun Arch is a wide panoramic photograph, we see it working particularly well across a larger, uninterrupted wall in a living room or bedroom. The strong horizontal composition of the shoreline and sea naturally grounds a space, while the bright focal point where the sun shines through the rock draws the eye horizontally across the room. In a bedroom, placing this wall mural behind the bed creates a calm, tranquil backdrop where the deeper silhouettes anchor low furniture and the lilac sky remains open above. In a dedicated meditation room or quiet sitting area, the peaceful coastal atmosphere gives the space an open, grounding perspective without feeling visually cluttered.

Styling it

To let the photographic depth of our mural wallpapers take centre stage, we suggest pairing this design with relatively quiet, organic modern furnishings. Low-profile seating and clean-lined furniture work especially well, ensuring the lower rocky silhouettes and beach reflections are not overly obscured.

We particularly like combining this design with natural, tactile textures that echo the coastal environment. Matte dark woods or blackened finishes reflect the deep tones of the rock silhouettes, while soft linen upholstery in sandy beige or pale stone complements the shoreline. Keeping surrounding decorative accents minimal ensures the dramatic natural lighting within the wallpaper remains the primary focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on soft lilac, dusky lavender, and pale rosy clouds, contrasted by the intense golden glow of the setting sun and the deep, earthy charcoal tones of the rock formations.

When choosing paint colours and materials for adjacent walls and trim, we recommend pulling directly from these subdued tones:

• Pale chalky taupe, muted sand, or warm off-white on adjoining walls will maintain the airy feel of the beach while letting the darker landscape stand out.
• Soft lilac or dusky mauve accents in cushions, throws, or curtains can gently draw out the purple hues of the evening sky.
• Deep espresso, charcoal, or dark bronze finishes on lighting and furniture provide a grounded contrast that matches the forested sea stacks.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. All our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to both homeowners and rented spaces.