Wallpaper - Hawkish

Our Hawkish wallpaper brings the sharp, commanding presence of wildlife photography directly into your space, captured by Nathan Larson. The composition focuses intimately on the profile of a hawk, detailing the fine layering of walnut-brown feathers, a piercing amber eye, and the curved dark beak against a soft, muted neutral background. By isolating the bird in such close crop, this photographic wall mural balances graphic intensity with warm, earthy tones. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall covering with a subtle structure in the paper, it creates an unmistakable focal point in any interior.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a private study, home library, or a contemporary living room where you want a single wall to make a definitive statement. Because the photographic subject is large in scale and positioned prominently in profile, giving it a generous, uninterrupted wall allows the full depth of the portrait to unfold without visual clutter.

In a study or reading room, placing the mural wallpaper behind a desk or alongside built-in low shelving anchors the room with a focused, contemplative atmosphere. The soft background tone around the hawk prevents the composition from feeling heavy, making it just as effective on a feature wall in a well-lit living area where natural daylight brings out the subtle tonal gradations in the plumage.

Styling it

To complement the strong photographic detail of our wallpaper, we suggest keeping the surrounding furnishings clean-lined and understated:

• Choose dark or warm wood furniture, such as walnut, blackened ash, or deep oak, to echo the natural brown tones found throughout the hawk’s plumage.
• Incorporate matte black metal hardware or architectural lighting to mirror the dark definition of the beak and eye line.
• Introduce textured upholstery in coarse wool or heavy woven fabrics in charcoal or oatmeal, adding warmth without introducing competing patterns.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on a rich palette of deep walnut, warm tan, warm white, and charcoal, set against a soft beige and grey backdrop. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and trim, deep earthy shades work exceptionally well. Rich chocolate browns, smoky charcoal, or warm taupe will enhance the dramatic character of the photograph. If you prefer a lighter look, selecting an understated warm stone or muted putty hue from the blurred background ensures a seamless, balanced transition across the entire room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.