Wallpaper - Gondolas Ready

Capturing a serene morning across the Venetian lagoon, our Gondolas Ready wallpaper by photographer Jan Becke brings an expansive architectural vista into the home. In the foreground, traditional moored gondolas rest along wooden mooring posts and landing stages, their dark hulls and blue tarpaulin covers anchored against the shimmering green-blue water. Across the open water, the iconic silhouette of the San Giorgio Maggiore church and bell tower rises under a soft, golden-tinted sky. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this photographic wall mural adds depth, warmth, and timeless atmosphere to living spaces.

In the room

Because of its wide, panoramic landscape orientation, we see this photographic design working particularly well on an expansive, uninterrupted wall in a living room. Placing the wallpaper behind a low sofa or along a main feature wall allows the horizon line and the historic Venetian architecture across the water to remain fully visible. The gentle gradation of the morning sky also brings an open, airy quality to larger sitting rooms or open-plan living areas, creating a calm focal point that anchors the room without feeling heavy.

Styling it

To complement the rich architectural atmosphere of Venice, we recommend pairing this design with furniture that has clean lines and grounded proportions. Low-profile seating in neutral fabrics ensures the detailed foreground of the gondolas and water remains unobstructed.

Surrounding materials in warm, mid-toned wood or dark stained finishes echo the rustic timber of the mooring posts and piers. Keeping accent accessories understated, such as simple ceramic lamps or understated metal fixtures, helps maintain the tranquil, classic mood of the photography.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is built around the deep navy and dark charcoal of the boats, the muted turquoise tones of the Venetian water, and the warm peach and pale gold of the morning sky.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls, trim, or surrounding joinery, warm off-whites, soft sand, or pale plaster tones blend naturally with the upper sky area. For a more dramatic, intimate feel, deep navy or slate grey on neighbouring walls draws out the shadowed water and dark woodwork in the lower portion of the design.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure to fit your individual wall dimensions. Custom manufacturing helps minimise unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to buying standard rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and rented properties alike.