Wallpaper - Broken Tales

Captured by photographer Andreas Agazzi, our Broken Tales wallpaper brings the dramatic expanse of rugged salt flats into an interior. The composition focuses on heavily textured, cracked earth in dark slate, deep charcoal, and chalky white tones, stretching out toward distant mountain silhouettes. Above the rugged ground, a dark, clouded sky is illuminated along the horizon by a subtle warm glow, creating a striking atmospheric depth. Printed on our made-to-measure, PVC-free material with a subtle paper structure, this design brings a contemplative and grounded visual statement to modern spaces.

In the room

Because the perspective extends far toward the horizon, we find this design works exceptionally well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full sweep of the landscape can unfold. In a living room or home office, placing it behind a main sofa or desk gives the space an immediate sense of scale without feeling overcrowded by busy repeat patterns. In a dedicated study or library, the deep tones and low horizon establish a quiet, focused backdrop that anchors the room.

The dark slate palette naturally absorbs light, which makes it particularly effective in rooms with generous natural daylight or well-placed accent lighting that can highlight the intricate visual texture of the foreground terrain.

Styling it

When styling a room around Broken Tales, we recommend balancing the rich, dark visual weight of the wall mural with clean architectural lines and considered material contrast.

Low-profile furniture in darker wood tones or matte black finishes allows the horizon line of the wallpaper to remain prominent. To keep the atmosphere balanced rather than overly heavy, introduce upholstery in warm neutral textiles such as unbleached linen or textured wool. Minimalist lighting fixtures with warm-toned bulbs can softly echo the gentle orange glow at the horizon line, creating a cohesive visual warmth across the entire space.

Color combinations

The primary palette of the design is built from dark slate, deep charcoal, stony gray, and crisp mineral white, accented by a narrow sliver of warm amber at the horizon.

For adjacent walls and painted trim, we suggest soft off-whites, warm stone, or muted deep grays that blend naturally with the shadows in the landscape. If you want to introduce a subtle accent color in surrounding textiles, ceramics, or decorative objects, muted terracotta, warm ochre, or burnt rust will draw out the delicate warmth of the distant sky while keeping the overall palette refined and grounded.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all of our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to every design. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to homeowners and renters alike.