Wallpaper - Lakeside I

Designed by Leslie Trimbach, our Lakeside I wallpaper brings a serene lake scene into the home with a soft, watercolour-inspired aesthetic. The composition features a wooden canoe resting on a sandy shoreline, surrounded by gentle water ripples, water lilies, reeds, and flying mallards, alongside the lettering "LIFE is better at the LAKE". Rendered in muted blues, soft greens, earthy browns, and warm off-white tones, the illustrative mural wallpaper carries a peaceful, rustic character. Like all our wall murals, this design is made to measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We love how this mural creates an open, narrative focal point on a main wall. Because the artwork forms a complete landscape scene with distinct foreground elements like the canoe and bulrushes, it works particularly well across a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room, dining space, or bedroom. Placing it behind a low-backed sofa or a bed frame ensures the central lake view and flying ducks remain visible.

In a cosy guest room or a relaxed hallway, the muted palette and gentle water reflections add visual depth without overwhelming the space. The soft, desaturated tones also adapt easily to varying daylight, keeping the room feeling calm and open throughout the day.

Styling it

To complement the rustic, lakeside feel of the design, we suggest leaning into natural materials and unfussy furnishings. Warm, mid-toned woods or weathered timber finishes echo the canoe and tree details nicely, reinforcing the outdoor theme.

Pairing the wallpaper with relaxed woven textiles, such as a neutral wool rug or unbleached cotton cushions, helps maintain a comfortable, grounded atmosphere. For accent pieces, matte ceramics or dark iron hardware provide a crisp contrast against the soft watercolour backdrop without competing with the illustrated text.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on muted water blues, soft reed greens, warm grey-browns, and an off-white textured background.

For adjoining walls and woodwork, we recommend sticking with soft off-whites or pale stone tones to let the mural stand out effortlessly. If you prefer deeper contrast, a rich slate blue or an earthy forest green on cabinetry or an adjacent accent wall ties in beautifully with the typography and foliage.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard fixed-size rolls. Our murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives depth to the print. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, living situations, and decorating projects.