Wallpaper - River Trout Study II

Our River Trout Study II wallpaper, created by Haley Knighten, brings together an abstract collage composition built from overlapping vertical strips. Painted-looking textures, subtle transparencies, and varying band widths create a layered rhythm across the wall, balancing earthy olive green, cool grey, and soft blue with warm orange, brown, and beige tones. The balance between warm and cool shades gives the design an expressive, artistic character that works as a striking focal point. Like all our mural wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure and designed to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a living room or a dedicated home office, where its layered abstract structure adds depth without requiring excessive wall clutter. Because the vertical strips vary in width and tone, the pattern benefits from a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full horizontal progression can unfold naturally. In a study or home workspace, positioning our design behind a desk creates a thoughtful, grounded backdrop. In an open-plan living area, it serves effectively on a feature wall, anchoring the seating zone while introducing an organic modern sensibility.

Styling it

The artistic collage structure pairs naturally with clean-lined, contemporary furniture that lets the wall carry the primary visual interest. We suggest working with warm timber furniture, such as natural oak or walnut, to echo the earthy brown and orange passages in the print. To balance the vertical movement of the strips, choose low-profile seating and simple geometric shapes rather than heavily detailed pieces. Understated matte ceramics and smooth plaster or stone accents provide a calm material contrast alongside the painterly visual texture of the design.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on earthy olive green, warm orange, rich brown, and soft beige, contrasted by cool notes of slate grey and muted blue. When choosing paint for adjoining walls and architectural woodwork, soft off-whites, warm stone tones, or light greys create a seamless, balanced transition. If you want a more enveloping, dramatic interior, drawing out the deeper olive green or a muted charcoal for adjacent joinery or trim helps frame the wallpaper while amplifying its earthy warmth.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on durable, PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, making our wall murals simple to install in homes and rented spaces alike.