Wallpaper - Gondola Friends

Captured by photographer Jan Becke, our Gondola Friends wallpaper brings the quiet, evocative atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon straight into your interior. The photographic composition frames traditional black gondolas moored to wooden poles in the foreground, their distinctive metal prows and blue covers resting against calm, rippling water. In the misty distance across the water, the architectural silhouette of San Giorgio Maggiore rises under a pale, cool sky filled with swooping seagulls. Like all of our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because of the photographic depth and strong vertical rhythm of the wooden mooring posts, we see this working particularly well in a living room on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall. The open expanse of sky in the upper half gives the room an airy, expansive feel, while the darker tones of the gondolas anchor the bottom of the wall. Placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa or along a main focal wall allows the tranquil horizon and distant Venetian architecture to remain completely in view.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this photographic wallpaper with understated, contemporary furniture that lets the serene maritime perspective take center stage. Clean-lined seating in neutral upholstery, light oak or weathered wood accents, and minimalist lighting fixtures naturally complement the cool water tones and rustic textures of the wooden posts without cluttering the visual field.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a cool, refined palette anchored by denim blue, deep slate, and aquatic teals, contrasted with the weathered brown of the mooring poles and the pale mist-gray of the sky. For surrounding walls, trim, and textiles, we suggest pulling from the softer atmospheric shades, such as muted off-whites, cool grays, or subtle pale blues to maintain a light and cohesive flow throughout the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wall murals and wallpapers made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers provide an easy way to transform your home with art-led design.