Wallpaper - The Hunt

Our The Hunt wallpaper brings classic equestrian illustration into a room with dynamic movement and heritage character. Created by Deborah Revell, the design depicts a rider in a vibrant red hunt coat leaping over a wooden fence and ditch on horseback, accompanied by a running hound in the foreground and figures riding across distant fields. Fine engraved line work, textured shading, and a soft watercolor-like palette of muted greens, earth tones, and pale sky give the scene a timeless, historical quality. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpaper, the design brings narrative detail and an illustrative focal point to an accent wall.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in a study, home office, library, or entryway where its classic sporting theme feels natural and established. Because the composition has strong horizontal motion and a single grand leaping figure, we recommend placing it on a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full arc of the horse and landscape has room to unfold. In a living room or dining area, positioning the mural along the main feature wall behind low-profile seating or a sideboard allows the detailed foliage and foreground hound to stay visible without being broken up by tall furniture.

Styling it

The traditional character of this mural wallpaper pairs naturally with classic and country-inspired interiors. We would balance the energetic illustrative motif with warm, grounded elements:

• Pair the wallpaper with dark wood or warm antique furniture, such as walnut, mahogany, or weathered oak, to echo its traditional sporting heritage.
• Choose tailored upholstered seating in muted wool, tweed, or natural linen to complement the rustic outdoor setting without competing with the detailed linework.
• Accent the room with subtle antique brass hardware or classic table lamps that bring out the warm ochre and earth tones in the illustration.

Color combinations

The illustration centers on the bold contrast between the rider's bright red coat and the rich, natural palette of deep forest green, moss, charcoal, and warm buff paper tones. In the surrounding space, we suggest pulling from the landscape's quieter shades. Soft muted sage, warm stone, or off-white work beautifully on adjacent walls and trim. If you want a moodier, more traditional atmosphere, a deep hunter green or rich burgundy on surrounding woodwork can echo the equestrian attire and dense hedgerows.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared to purchasing standard rolls. Our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, making it easy to transform your space with a custom fit.