Wallpaper - Free Spirit II

Our Free Spirit II wallpaper features an expressive oil-painting style motif created by Albena Hristova, capturing a gray horse in powerful motion with its mane sweeping back across the canvas. Painted-looking strokes, darker outlines, and weathered visual depth define the animal against a blended background of smokey gray and earthy white tones. What we particularly like about this design is how the fluid movement of the horse balances the quiet, moody palette, giving it an artistic presence without overwhelming the room. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that complements the painted appearance.

In the room

Because of the scale and strong forward motion of the motif, we see this working best on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full horse can remain visible. In a living room, placing this wallpaper behind a low sofa or along a main accent wall allows the composition to anchor the entire seating area. The artwork also works well in a home office or private study, where the moody, neutral gray backdrop creates an artistic atmosphere that feels focused and grounded rather than visually chaotic.

The balance of light and dark tones gives this design distinct character throughout the day. In soft morning light or indirect daylight, the subtle tonal shifts in the blended background are easy to appreciate, while low evening lamp light emphasizes the darker contours and painted visual textures.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this wallpaper with clean, contemporary furniture that lets the dynamic artwork carry the visual weight of the room. Minimalist pieces with simple geometric lines prevent the room from feeling crowded around such an expressive motif.

To balance the cool, smokey gray base, we like introducing warm, darker wood finishes such as walnut, or simple matte black metal accents in lighting and table frames. Keeping upholstery and larger textiles in quiet, unpatterned neutral weaves allows the brushwork and movement on the wall to remain the central focus.

Color combinations

The wallpaper is built around a palette of smokey grays, muted earthy grays, charcoal outlines, and soft white tones.

When choosing colors for surrounding surfaces, we suggest working with warm off-whites or soft greige on adjacent walls to keep the room open while harmonizing with the lighter areas of the painting. For woodwork, cabinetry, or trim, a deeper charcoal or slate gray echoes the darker details of the horse and frames the mural naturally. If you want to introduce accent colors through decorative objects or cushions, muted earth tones such as warm clay or deep olive create a grounded, cohesive contrast with the gray backdrop.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls.

All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that gives every design a refined finish. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, whether you are decorating your own home or personalizing a rented space.