Wallpaper - In the Distance

Created by Maggie Sackmann, this abstract landscape wallpaper captures a sweeping horizon using broad, painterly brushwork. Soft cloud-gray and pale blue tones dominate the upper portion, suggesting an expansive, overcast sky. Below, layered sweeps of mossy green, deep olive, warm earth, and hints of ochre evoke distant fields, foliage, or a quiet shoreline. The horizontal composition creates an open, grounded visual balance, allowing the design to add subtle artistic depth without overwhelming the surrounding room. Our made-to-measure mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room, bedroom, or dedicated study. Because the motif is divided into a luminous upper sky and a richer, darker lower section, placing it behind a low-profile sofa or headboard anchors the seating or sleeping area naturally while keeping the airy sky visible across eye level. In a dining room or home office, the gentle horizontal movement provides an expansive backdrop that helps larger rooms feel balanced and smaller nooks feel less enclosed. The muted earthy tones and soft transitions also make it a graceful backdrop for spaces with generous natural daylight, where the delicate tonal shifts between gray, green, and warm clay can be fully appreciated.

Styling it

To complement the organic modernist character of this design, we suggest pairing it with furniture that shares its understated, natural quality. Low-slung wood pieces in warm oak, ash, or painted neutrals allow the landscape to remain the focal point without visual competition.

We would keep surrounding textiles simple and textural, choosing woven wool, unbleached cotton, or textured linen in oatmeal, muted sand, or warm taupe. Simple ceramic accents, matte stoneware, and clean-lined architectural lighting will harmonize with the oil-painted appearance while maintaining a calm, contemporary aesthetic.

Color combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centers on cloud gray, pale sky blue, moss green, deep olive, and warm earthy clay. To build a cohesive interior around it, we recommend drawing from the lighter tones for adjacent walls and trim, such as soft off-white, light warm gray, or gentle bone. For upholstered seating, rugs, or larger cabinetry, earthy tones like warm beige, muted olive, or rich charcoal offer a handsome visual counterweight that connects seamlessly with the darker foreground of the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, crafted to be straightforward and easy to hang. We provide wallpaper options suited to a variety of homes, whether you are decorating your permanent residence or personalizing a rental space.