Wallpaper - Birches in Winter

Our Birches in Winter wallpaper, created by Julia Purinton, brings an impressionistic woodland scene into the home through soft vertical brushstrokes and a warm, earthy palette. Slender birch trunks rise in varying depths across a layered backdrop of pale cream, gentle beige, and subtle hints of yellow ochre, evoking the quiet stillness of a winter forest. The painted, textured visual character softens the architectural edges of a room while adding gentle rhythm across the wall. Like all Wallism wall murals, this design is made-to-measure and PVC-free, with a subtle structure in the paper that enhances the painted feel of the motif.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well in a living room or a dedicated meditation space where a calm, grounded atmosphere is desired. Because the composition relies on vertical tree trunks with varying visual depth, it naturally draws the eye upward, making it an excellent choice for rooms where you want to emphasise ceiling height or create a sense of gentle expanse.

The low-contrast, painterly nature of the design means it can comfortably cover a wide, uninterrupted feature wall behind a low sofa without overwhelming the space. In an open-plan layout, it acts as a restful visual anchor, while in a quieter reading nook or sitting area, the fine painterly variations and dappled tones invite closer appreciation without dominating the surrounding decor.

Styling it

When styling around Birches in Winter, we recommend leaning into organic modern or contemporary aesthetics that echo the soft, natural forms of the mural wallpapers.

Low-profile furniture with clean, gentle lines allows the vertical rhythm of the birch trunks to remain the main feature of the wall. In terms of materials, pale or warm natural woods and woven textures sit naturally alongside the earthy undertones of the artwork. Keeping large furniture pieces in neutral, unpatterned fabrics ensures the painterly surface of the mural remains the primary visual texture in the room.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on a quiet foundation of warm beige, soft cream, muted earthy greys, and pale yellow undertones.

To create a cohesive scheme, we suggest pulling the paler cream and parchment tones from the background onto adjacent painted walls and woodwork. If you prefer a richer, more grounded look, introducing deeper accents through warm taupe, soft ochre, or subtle charcoal in surrounding textiles and upholstery will highlight the darker markings along the birch bark while maintaining a balanced, peaceful environment.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Every design is produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are decorating an owned home or personalising a rental space, we offer wallpaper options suited to different living situations.