Wallpaper - Let There Be Smoke

Our Let There Be Smoke wallpaper by Nathan Larson captures fluid wisps of smoky grey swirling against a deep black background. The photographic composition balances high contrast with soft, ethereal plumes that drift across one side of the frame, leaving open negative space that gives the motif an atmospheric and contemporary character. Printed to order as a custom made-to-measure wall mural on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, our design is easy to hang and creates an expressive focal point.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well in spaces where you want to create an intimate, atmospheric mood. In a living room, giving the design a wide, uninterrupted accent wall allows the smoke formation to billow outward without feeling cramped by surrounding architecture. It also brings a quiet, focused presence to a contemporary home office, where the deep black field anchors the room while the delicate grey plumes introduce gentle movement behind a desk.

Because the composition features dense visual detail on one side tapering into open darkness on the other, we recommend planning the wall layout so larger furniture pieces sit against the quieter black area. This ensures the intricate wisps of smoke remain fully visible and uncluttered.

Styling it

The bold monochrome palette and fluid abstract lines make this design an ideal match for minimalist and contemporary interiors. We suggest pairing it with clean-lined furniture that lets the movement of the smoke remain the primary feature in the room.

To complement the dramatic contrast, consider incorporating matte black architectural finishes or charcoal upholstered seating alongside low-sheen metal elements such as brushed steel or dark bronze. Keeping surrounding fabrics simple and textures refined allows the organic, drifting forms of the mural to take centre stage without competing visual noise.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built entirely on monochrome tones, moving from pitch black through cool graphite, charcoal, and delicate smoke grey into soft translucent whites.

Around the wallpaper, you can continue the dark palette with charcoal and deep slate paint on adjoining walls for an enveloping, moody interior. Alternatively, crisp cool white or pale stone grey trims offer a striking architectural outline that echoes the brightest highlights within the curling smoke. For subtle warmth without disrupting the modern aesthetic, muted taupe or cool ash grey accents work beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce all our designs on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving the finished wall a refined look.

Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our mural wallpapers offer flexible decorating solutions suitable for both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.