Wallpaper - Gentle Equine BW

Our Gentle Equine BW wallpaper, created with Nathan Larson, captures an intimate, large-scale black-and-white photographic close-up of a horse with eyes gently closed. What we particularly like about this design is the quiet balance between fine photographic textures, from the delicate eyelashes and soft coat to the broad, softly focused background tones. It brings an understated graphic presence to a wall while maintaining a serene visual rhythm. Like all of our wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of the bold, large-scale photographic crop, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted focal wall in a bedroom, living room, or private study. Positioning it behind a bed or sofa allows the subject to ground the space without feeling crowded by smaller wall decor. In larger living spaces or open-plan areas, the soft grayscale transitions give the room a refined graphic focal point, while in a quiet bedroom, the gentle composition adds a restful visual tone.

Styling it

When styling around this mural wallpaper, we suggest keeping surrounding elements tailored and tactile to complement the photographic detail.

• Pair the artwork with warm wood tones or matte black furniture frames to echo the deeper charcoal shades without overwhelming the room.
• Introduce natural woven textiles like wool, bouclé, or relaxed linen to add physical softness that balances the sharp photographic clarity.
• Keep wall accessories minimal around the main installation so the portrait retains its open, gallery-like presence.

Color combinations

The wallpaper consists entirely of a monochromatic black-and-white palette, shifting from deep charcoal and slate to soft mid-tone grays and crisp off-whites. Around it, we recommend pairing warm neutrals such as soft taupe, chalky ivory, or pale warm gray on adjacent painted walls and trim. If you prefer more contrast, deep charcoal or muted olive accents in surrounding decor will sit naturally against the monochrome shades without clashing.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer flexible options to suit different homes and living spaces.