Wallpaper - Emerald Lake Afternoon BW

Our Emerald Lake Afternoon BW wallpaper brings the grandeur of alpine scenery indoors through striking black and white photography by Nathan Larson. The composition is built on powerful vertical layers, beginning with calm water reflections at the base, rising through a dense expanse of dark coniferous forest, and culminating in the rugged, sunlit rock faces and jagged peak above. By stripping away colour, the mural wallpaper emphasises textural contrast, deep shadows, and crisp natural forms. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

In an interior setting, we see this wall mural acting as a dramatic focal point on a main wall. Because the artwork features strong vertical movement, from the tranquil lake edge up to the towering mountain summit, it works exceptionally well in rooms with standard or higher ceilings where the full scale of the landscape can unfold. We would place it on a relatively wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room, dining room, or a contemporary bedroom behind a low bedstead. The darker band of forest at the lower third anchors the wall nicely, while the lighter, open sky and pale rocky facets keep the upper portion feeling expansive.

Styling it

When styling around such a detailed monochrome landscape, we prefer letting the wallpaper carry the primary visual interest. Keeping surrounding furniture lines clean and grounded allows the natural textures within the photograph to stand out without competing for attention.

• Ground the space with warm, natural wood finishes like mid-tone oak or walnut to balance the cool greyscale tones of the photograph.
• Introduce textured upholstery, such as boucle, wool, or soft linen, to soften the sharp, geological lines of the mountain face.
• Add subtle matte black or dark metal accents in lighting fixtures and furniture frames to echo the deep contrast in the pine tree forest.

Colour combinations

The design itself consists entirely of a refined monochromatic palette: crisp whites, tonal greys, charcoal, and dense black. To complement the wallpaper, we suggest keeping adjoining painted walls in muted off-whites, soft mineral greys, or gentle chalky neutrals that harmonise with the sky and mountain highlights. For a richer, more enveloping feel, deeper charcoal or slate tones on adjacent surfaces or cabinetry can frame the wall mural beautifully. Natural earthy accents, such as olive green, muted terracotta, or warm cognac leather, also sit comfortably alongside the black and white landscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom production means you receive panels sized for your project, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard off-the-shelf rolls.

Every wallpaper we produce is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds character to the surface. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our mural wallpapers provide an accessible way to transform living spaces in both owned and rented homes.