Wallpaper - Is that a Lighthouse?

Created by Sue Schlabach, our Is that a Lighthouse? wallpaper captures a quiet, mist-laden coastal landscape rendered in fine photographic detail. A low horizon line anchors the scene, where calm waters meet a fog-covered shoreline dotted with trees and a distant lighthouse. The palette relies entirely on subtle smoky greys and soft off-white tones, giving the composition an expansive, airy feel with substantial negative space across the sky. Produced to order as custom wall murals, our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the visual weight sits low along the horizon, this design works particularly well on an uninterrupted wall in a living room or bedroom. Placing it behind a low-profile sofa or headboard allows the expansive mist and open sky to rise upward, preserving the sense of scale and keeping the room feeling open. We also see this working beautifully in a dedicated meditation room, where the restrained composition and gentle tonal shifts create an uncluttered, tranquil focal point across a main wall.

Styling it

To complement the atmospheric New England aesthetic of the photography, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with understated, tactile furnishings. Low-slung furniture pieces in matte black or charcoal echo the dark silhouette of the distant trees without competing with the landscape. Weathered or pale wood finishes bring warmth to the cooler palette, while woven wool textiles and simple ceramics ground the space without adding unnecessary visual clutter.

Colour combinations

The motif itself is defined by cold grey, smoky charcoal, and pale misty whites. When choosing surrounding colours for adjacent walls, trim, or cabinetry, consider muted off-whites that blend naturally into the open upper sky of the print. For a stronger graphic presence, deep slate grey, charcoal, or washed navy can be used on adjoining woodwork or feature furniture to pull from the darker details along the coastline.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Every mural is PVC-free and printed on paper with a light, subtle structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide a considered, flexible decorating choice for both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.