Wallpaper - Wanaka Sheep IV

Our Wanaka Sheep IV wallpaper by Laura Marshall captures three sheep traversing a grassy hillside under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. Presented in striking monochrome, the photographic composition balances the strong diagonal slope of the ridge with the sweeping texture of the clouds and snow-dusted peaks in the distance. The rich grayscale tones range from deep charcoal in the foreground grass to luminous whites across the wool and cloud formations, creating a grounded yet expansive landscape. Printed made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings a quiet sense of open countryside into your home.

In the room

Because of the strong diagonal ridge running across the frame, we find this mural wallpaper works particularly well on wider, uninterrupted feature walls. In a living room or behind a dining table, giving the landscape space to breathe allows the full progression of the three sheep and the distant mountain range to remain visible. In a bedroom, placing this design on the main wall behind a lower headboard creates an open, peaceful horizon without feeling visually cluttered. The black and white palette adapts easily across varying daylight conditions, keeping its graphic clarity in bright natural light while taking on a softer, atmospheric presence under warm evening lighting.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we prefer to let the photographic depth of the wall mural remain the primary visual focus. Choosing furniture with clean, grounded profiles prevents the room from competing with the dynamic upward slope of the hillside. Natural wood furniture in warm or mid-toned finishes complements the rustic pastoral subject, adding organic warmth alongside the monochrome tones. Pairing the wall with tactile textiles like heavy wool throws or woven rugs helps carry the rugged, outdoor mood into the rest of the space while maintaining a simple, contemporary balance.

Color combinations

The wallpaper itself consists entirely of monochrome values, including deep charcoal blacks, soft mid-tone grays, and crisp cloudy whites. On adjacent painted walls and trim, softer neutral tones like warm alabaster, pale oyster, or muted slate gray help extend the tonal depth of the sky. If you prefer to introduce contrasting colors in surrounding cabinetry or upholstery, earthy tones such as forest green, ochre, or burnt terracotta provide a rich, grounded contrast that feels naturally connected to the rural landscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared to purchasing standard rolls. Our wall murals are printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, and they are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in your space.