Wallpaper - Brushscape East

Our Brushscape East wallpaper brings together sweeping horizontal brushstrokes, layered ink washes, and delicate paper-like negative space in an expressive abstract composition. Created by artist Chris Paschke, the design balances deep charcoal tones with smoky grays, soft taupe, and creamy off-white highlights. Broad painterly gestures cut across the horizontal plane, revealing subtle distressed details and watercolor-like transitions that give the wall depth without feeling overcrowded. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this mural wallpaper works naturally as a focal point in rooms that call for artistic restraint and visual interest.

In the room

In a living room, we see Brushscape East working exceptionally well across a wide, main wall where the long horizontal movement of the brushwork can unfold without interruption. Placing it behind a low sofa or credenza allows the upper sweeping strokes and open, lighter areas to remain clearly visible, anchoring the seating zone. Because of the subtle tonal variation in the ink washes, the mural also creates a serene backdrop for a dedicated home office or study, where the quiet rhythm of the abstract forms provides visual character without causing distraction.

The horizontal scale of this mural wallpaper makes it particularly effective in rooms with wider proportions or standard ceiling heights, where the lateral flow visually extends the space. In an open-plan living area, it serves as a sophisticated anchor for a specific zone, such as a dining corner or reading nook. In softer morning light or diffused daylight, the nuanced transitions between smoke gray, charcoal, and warm undertones reveal themselves gently, while warm evening lamps bring forward the deeper, earthier elements of the composition.

Styling it

To complement the wabi-sabi character and organic geometry of Brushscape East, we recommend pairing it with furniture and accessories that emphasize understated forms and natural materials.

• Choose furniture in warm, natural woods like white oak, ash, or gently aged walnut to balance the cooler charcoal and smoke tones with organic warmth.
• Introduce low-profile, clean-lined seating upholstered in matte linen, textured boucle, or washed cotton in oatmeal, sand, or off-white.
• Add decorative accents crafted from matte ceramics, blackened iron, or dark stone to echo the expressive ink marks and painterly textures of the artwork.
• Keep window treatments simple and unadorned, selecting sheer or loosely woven curtains that allow natural light to wash across the wall.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a grounded, atmospheric palette centered on deep charcoal black, smoke gray, weathered taupe, and soft off-white. When planning adjacent surfaces, using an off-white or light stone shade on the surrounding walls and ceiling creates a seamless, cohesive framework that lets the darker ink gestures stand out naturally.

For a richer, more enveloping feel, you can draw from the deeper tones in the design by painting adjacent woodwork, trim, or cabinetry in muted charcoal or deep slate. If you prefer subtle warmth, accents in earthy beige, clay, or raw linen harmoniously pick up the softer taupe undertones in the washes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and wall murals are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually to fit your space helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard wallpaper rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our murals offer an accessible way to transform your home with distinctive, design-led art.