Wallpaper - Kawara Roof II

In our Kawara Roof II wallpaper, photographer Deborah Revell captures a striking close-up of traditional tiled architecture, where sculptural dragon forms trace the ridgeline beneath an ornate circular finial. The monochrome composition balances the dense geometry of overlapping tiles with the soft, textured foliage of a forest background and gentle leaf shadows across the roof. With its rich grayscale range and strong architectural presence, this mural wallpaper brings a calm yet graphic character to the wall. Like all Wallism wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, designed to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

The bold diagonal rhythm of the tiled roof and the sculptural dragons give this design a strong focal presence. We find it works particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room, study, or bedroom where the full composition has space to unfold without being divided by doors or tall storage units.

Because the photography uses a refined black and white palette, it holds up beautifully in both generous natural daylight and moody evening light. In a home office or quiet meditation space, placing this wallpaper along the primary wall creates an atmosphere that feels grounded and contemplative rather than busy.

Styling it

The distinct black and white photographic tones pair naturally with clean-lined interior choices that allow the architectural details to stand out.

We suggest keeping the surrounding furniture relatively grounded, using dark-stained or natural warm wood alongside matte black metal elements. Tailored upholstery in charcoal, warm gray, or off-white complements the tonal range of the photography without competing with its intricate ridge tiles and forest background.

Color combinations

The wallpaper is defined by deep blacks, crisp whites, and a comprehensive spectrum of neutral grays.

To create a cohesive interior around it, we suggest looking to surrounding wall paints in soft chalky off-whites, cool slate, or deep charcoal for trim and adjacent surfaces. If you want to introduce subtle warmth to balance the cool monochrome palette, consider incorporating accents of muted stone, mossy olive, or warm taupe in nearby textiles and decorative objects.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material during installation. Each design is produced on PVC-free wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wall murals are engineered to be straightforward to hang, providing flexible design solutions for both homeowners and renters.