Wallpaper - Lake Sketches III Color

Created by artist Daphne Brissonnet, this nostalgic wallpaper features a classic canoe paired with crossed oars and the lettering "LIVE LOVE LAKE LIFE" set against a weathered, white-painted wood plank backdrop. The canoe and paddles show detailed ornamental line work and watercolour-inspired washes in blue, soft green, teal, and warm earthy tones. What we particularly appreciate about this design is the calm, rustic character it brings to an interior, blending vintage Americana style with clean visual structure. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well as an accent wall in an entryway, hallway, or boot room where the central motif can welcome you into the house. Because the composition has a strong focal point with the canoe resting at the base and the paddles crossing above, it benefits from a wall with clear sightlines. In a lake cottage, holiday home, or rustic living space, placing this mural on the main uninterrupted wall creates an inviting anchor for the entire room. We would avoid placing tall shelving directly across the centre so the full illustration and typography remain clearly visible.

Styling it

To complement the lakeside aesthetic of this design, we suggest pairing it with natural textures and simple, rustic furnishings. A natural timber bench, woven baskets, and wrought iron or dark metal coat hooks sit comfortably alongside the illustrated wooden backdrop. Keeping surrounding furniture relatively understated allows the illustrative details and weathered background of our wallpapers to take centre stage without visual clutter.

Colour combinations

The design is built on an off-white, distressed plank background with earthy beige, slate blue, forest green, muted teal, and subtle warm red accents in the boat and paddles. For adjacent walls and painted woodwork, soft warm whites, gentle eggshell, or chalky off-white shades create a seamless transition. If you want to draw out the deeper tones of the illustration, a muted blue-grey or an earthy moss green on surrounding panelling or trim will frame the mural beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving the finished wall a refined feel. Our wall coverings are designed to be straightforward to hang, whether you are refreshing a family home or personalising a rented space.