Wallpaper - Deep in the Wave

Deep in the Wave brings the sculpted sandstone formations of the desert directly into the interior. Captured by photographer Charles A. Blakeslee, this wallpaper centres on fluid, wind-carved rock strata sweeping across the frame in layers of burnt orange, terracotta, warm ochre, and sunlit amber. The dynamic, undulating striations create strong visual movement and depth, making it a dramatic focal point across an accent wall. Like all Wallism wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

This is an expressive, landscape-led mural wallpaper that thrives on larger, relatively uninterrupted wall expanses. In a living room, we see it working exceptionally well behind a low sofa or along a main feature wall where the curving sandstone bands have space to stretch horizontally. The composition draws the eye inward through the rock formation, giving wider rooms a pronounced sense of geological depth. Because the movement is bold and organic, keeping the surrounding architectural lines simple allows the natural rhythm of the desert landscape to anchor the space.

Styling it

To balance the energetic contours of the rock strata, we would lean into contemporary organic modern interiors with clean, grounded silhouettes.

Low-profile furniture upholstered in tactile, unpatterned fabrics lets the photographic detail remain the clear centre of attention. We would introduce warm wood finishes such as natural oak or walnut alongside matte black metal details, which echo the deep shadowed crevices in the rock formation without competing with the landscape.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is rooted in rich, earthy desert tones, dominated by burnt orange, terracotta, golden ochre, and soft sand, offset by deep brownish shadow tones.

When painting adjoining walls and woodwork, warm off-white, light plaster, or soft sand tones create a balanced, cohesive backdrop that lets the orange hues stand out naturally. For a more dramatic, immersive room scheme, drawing out the deeper terracotta or charred brown accents on surrounding trim or cabinetry provides a striking tonal frame.

About our wallpaper

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

Every mural is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their space.