Wallpaper - Buddies

Captured by photographer Aledanda, our Buddies wallpaper brings an intimate and expressive black and white portrait of two horses to the wall. The composition centres on the close bond between the animals, highlighted by strong natural contrast, deep charcoal grey tones, and crisp highlights across their manes and muscular contours. The soft, darkened background keeps the visual focus entirely on the quiet interaction between the two figures. Our wall murals are made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of its photographic depth and focused focal point, we see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room, study, or home library. In a larger living space, placing the wallpaper across a generous, uninterrupted wall behind a sofa allows the full scale of the portrait and the fine textural detail of the horses to be appreciated from across the room.

The rich monochrome palette makes it well suited to spaces where you want to introduce a grounded, contemplative atmosphere. In a study or reading room, positioning the design where it catches natural daylight helps the subtle tonal gradations between deep charcoal and bright silver emerge with greater clarity.

Styling it

When styling around such a visually striking photographic mural, we recommend keeping surrounding elements relatively calm so the artwork remains the primary focal point. Low-profile furniture with clean lines allows the figures of the horses to anchor the room without visual competition.

Rich natural wood finishes, such as dark oak or walnut, complement the earthy warmth behind the black and white photography. For upholstery and textiles, dense weaves, soft bouclé, or matte leather in neutral tones balance the smooth contrast of the wall mural while maintaining a refined, layered interior.

Colour combinations

Our design is built on a rich spectrum of monochrome shades, moving from deep charcoal greys and deep black to luminous silver and soft grey mid-tones.

To create a cohesive interior, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with surrounding walls in off-black, slate grey, or muted stone. If you prefer higher contrast, soft warm whites or chalky pale greys on adjacent walls and woodwork will make the darker tones of the mural stand out with crisp definition. For accent colours in furniture or art objects, muted earth tones such as warm taupe, raw umber, or deep olive green connect naturally with the organic subject matter.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-dimension rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives depth to photographic and illustrated designs alike. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.