Wallpaper - The New Land

Our The New Land wallpaper captures an expansive historic landscape, created in collaboration with Guenter Albers. Inspired by classic nineteenth-century aquatint prints, the motif presents a wide river winding through rolling hills and dense tropical vegetation, framed by tall palm trees in subtle sea green and earthy sepia tones. The fine engraved details give the mural an authentic antique character, creating a tranquil depth on the wall. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

We see this panoramic design working particularly well in a living room, study, or home library where its gentle depth can unfold across a main wall. Because the composition features taller palm trees at the sides and a gentle valley opening toward the centre, it creates an architectural framing effect that sits comfortably behind a sofa, a low credenza, or a classic writing desk.

In rooms with generous ceiling heights, the vertical reach of the palms brings natural balance without overwhelming the space. The muted sea green and warm sky tones maintain an open, calm atmosphere across larger surfaces, making it an excellent choice for a dedicated feature wall or a secluded reading corner that invites quiet focus.

Styling it

To complement the heritage character of this landscape, we would lean into traditional or classic interior elements rather than high-gloss modern surfaces. Darker stained woods, such as antique walnut or deep mahogany, anchor the sepia and earthy base tones of the artwork naturally.

Upholstered furniture in quiet woven fabrics like muted linen or soft wool allows the intricate engraving work to remain the focal point. For decorative accents, consider antique brass fittings, vintage botanicals, or matte ceramic pieces that echo the quiet, timeless feel of the scene.

Colour combinations

The palette of our design is grounded in muted sea green, soft sage, and warm sepia undertones set against an aged parchment sky.

When choosing surrounding wall colours, warm off-whites, creamy stone hues, or muted greiges create a seamless transition around the room. For woodwork and trim, deeper moss green or rich earthy brown can draw out the dense foreground foliage, while soft neutral tones keep the surrounding room bright and balanced.

About our wallpaper

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

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to homeowners and renters alike.