Wallpaper - Angling in the Stream II

Designed by Courtney Prahl, our Angling in the Stream II wallpaper brings a distinctive artistic character to the wall with its detailed collage study of a trout. Set against a clean, pale background, the fish profile features layered visual textures, newsprint typography on the head and tail, rich olive and emerald greens across the body, and speckled ochre and coral tones along the belly. The bold horizontal composition gives this wall mural a playful yet refined presence, making it a striking focal point in spaces like an entryway, kitchen, or mudroom. Made to measure according to your wall dimensions, our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because the motif is anchored by a single, prominent horizontal fish illustration, we see this wall mural working best where it can be appreciated without heavy visual obstruction. In a kitchen or a relaxed mudroom, positioning the design above low paneling, a dining bench, or open shelving allows the full silhouette and intricate collage details to stay clearly in view. The generous negative space around the fish ensures that even on a feature wall, the room retains an airy, open feel rather than seeming overcrowded.

Styling it

To complement the rustic, illustrative character of the design, we would lean towards relaxed country or contemporary cottage interiors. Simple cabinetry in muted heritage tones, alongside unpolished brass hardware or painted tongue-and-groove panelling, anchors the artwork naturally without competing for attention.

Pairing the wallpaper with natural materials such as weathered terracotta floor tiles or understated timber surfaces helps bring out the warm, earthy pigments of the fish. Keeping adjacent furniture functional and relatively quiet lets the visual texture and mixed-media character of the mural carry the room.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres around deep emerald and olive greens, accented by mottled mustard yellows, soft coral pinks, and aged book-page neutrals. For surrounding surfaces, adjacent painted walls in warm off-white or cream echo the backdrop of the mural seamlessly. If you prefer deeper contrast, cabinetry or woodwork in a muted moss green, soft terracotta, or dusty charcoal will pick up the darker elements of the illustration and frame the wall handsomely.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our mural wallpapers on PVC-free material featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and they are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.