Wallpaper - Empty Pews

Captured by Nathan Larson, our Empty Pews wallpaper presents a striking photographic study of an abandoned wooden country church framed by bare trees and wild grasses. The sepia-toned composition uses a distinct soft-focus foreground and vignette to draw attention directly to the weathered clapboard siding, arched doorway, and peeling paint of the building. We particularly like how the subtle tonal range of warm sepia, off-white, and deep charcoal adds depth without overwhelming a room. Like all of our wallpapers, this mural design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of its central focal point and horizontal landscape orientation, we see this wall mural working best on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall. Placing it behind a sofa in a living room, along the main wall of a dining room, or behind a low bedframe allows the architectural subject and atmospheric framing to remain fully visible. The softer, sepia-led monochrome palette keeps the photographic scene grounded, making it easy to incorporate across larger rooms or a quiet home office without competing with everyday living.

Styling it

The rustic, weathered character of the photograph pairs naturally with spaces that celebrate aged materials and architectural heritage:

• Ground the room with warm, darker wood tones such as aged pine, reclaimed timber, or walnut to echo the rustic, historic subject matter.
• Introduce textured textiles like raw linen, woven wool, or washed canvas in natural, undyed tones to mirror the organic feel of the surrounding landscape.
• Keep surrounding furniture profiles low and relatively simple so the building and canopy of branches remain the visual centerpiece of the room.

Color combinations

Our Empty Pews wallpaper is built on a spectrum of soft sepia, weathered taupe, muted off-white, and shadowy charcoal brown. To complement these shades, we suggest pulling surrounding paint colors toward warm, earthy neutrals such as creamy linen, warm bone, or muted taupe for adjacent walls and trim. If you want to introduce deeper contrast, rich charcoal or deep espresso brown on surrounding architectural elements or cabinetry will highlight the darker branches in the photograph.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our mural wallpapers offer flexible solutions suited to a wide variety of homes and interior projects.