Wallpaper - Reaching For The Moon

Photographed by Nathan Larson, our Reaching For The Moon wall mural captures the quiet drama of the desert at dusk. The composition balances the delicate, reaching branches of an ocotillo plant silhouetted against a soft gradient sky that transitions from pastel pink and coral tones at the horizon into a dusty lavender blue. High above, a full moon anchors the upper right of the frame, giving the mural wallpaper an open, expansive presence. Like all of our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the visual weight of this wallpaper is concentrated in the lower center and upper right, it works exceptionally well on a feature wall in a bedroom or meditation room. We particularly like placing it behind a low bed frame or seating area, where the darker branches rise naturally behind your furniture while leaving the moon and open sky clear above.

In rooms with generous natural light, the subtle gradient between the warm pink horizon and the cooler evening sky shows its full depth. The panoramic scale gives smaller rooms a feeling of openness, while on a wider, uninterrupted wall, the clean lines of the silhouette create a tranquil focal point that does not overwhelm the rest of the space.

Styling it

To complement the Southwestern character and desert palette of this design, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined, low-profile furniture that keeps the horizon feeling expansive.

• Choose warm, natural wood finishes such as walnut, teak, or warm oak to echo the earthy undertones of the silhouette.
• Introduce tactile textiles in unbleached cotton, raw linen, or subtly woven wool in soft ivory or warm sand.
• Keep wall decor minimal on adjacent walls to allow the photographic depth and silhouette of the wallpaper to remain the primary visual focus.

Color combinations

The wallpaper is built on a serene palette of pastel pink, warm coral, dusty lavender, and soft slate blue, contrasted by the deep charcoal silhouette of the desert branches.

To create a cohesive interior, we recommend drawing from the softer sky tones for surrounding painted walls and baseboards. Gentle plaster pinks, muted mauve-greys, or soft off-whites will blend seamlessly with the backdrop. For contrast, deep charcoal or espresso accents in lighting hardware or furniture legs will pick up the dark detail of the branches without feeling harsh.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall measurements, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. Each design is produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed image. We design all of our wall murals and wallpapers to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options suited to both homeowners and renters.