Wallpaper - Summer Butte

Our Summer Butte wallpaper captures the vivid warmth of an American Southwest landscape through expressive watercolour washes and fluid ink outlines. Illustrated by Kristy Rice, the design centres on a striking rust-red and orange mesa rising against a deep cobalt sky, grounded by earthy foreground desert shrubs in tones of olive, ochre, and warm sand. Soft purple hills rest across the distant horizon, creating depth while balancing the richer terracotta shades. Printed as a made-to-measure mural on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings artistic warmth and painterly character to living rooms, dining spaces, or bedrooms.

In the room

We see this design working best on an open, uninterrupted feature wall where the central mesa and broad horizontal horizon have room to breathe. Placed behind a low-profile sofa in a living room or behind a bedhead in a bedroom, the strong contrast between the cool blue sky and rich rust base establishes an immediate focal point without overwhelming the rest of the interior. In a study or dining room, positioning the wallpaper where it catches generous natural light allows the nuanced watercolour washes and layered desert tones to show their full tonal depth.

Styling it

To complement the painterly, Southwestern aesthetic of our wall murals, we recommend pairing this design with simple furniture shapes that do not compete with its expressive line work. Warm timber pieces, such as mid-century teak or rustic oak, harmonize naturally with the desert earth tones. Incorporating tactile, woven elements like a low-pile jute rug or unbleached canvas upholstery grounds the scene, while matte black iron or dark bronze accents echo the dark ink outlines within the illustration.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by a vivid primary palette of rust, terracotta, ochre, and deep sky blue, tempered by soft purple and mossy green washes. When decorating surrounding walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, sandy beiges, or gentle clay tones allow the mural wallpapers to remain the main feature while keeping the room cohesive. If you prefer deeper contrast, pairing adjacent surfaces with a deep navy or muted indigo picks up the sky tones and creates an enveloping, grounded atmosphere.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating. Each design is printed on a PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that lends a refined finish to every wall. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters alike looking to transform their interiors.