Wallpaper - Besties

Our Besties wallpaper by Max Blakesberg Studios captures a quiet, intimate moment between two elephants standing face to face with their trunks gently intertwined. The photographic composition relies on a refined monochrome palette of smoke and neutral grey tones, highlighting the detailed wrinkles and weathered skin of the animals against a soft, softly blurred background. This balance of central detail and quiet surrounding space gives the motif an honest, peaceful character on the wall. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural, the paper features a subtle surface structure and is designed to be straightforward to hang in your home.

In the room

Because the composition centers on the connection between the two figures, we see this working particularly well as a focal feature in a living room, study, or home library. The visual weight of the subject benefits from a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall area where both elephants can be seen in full scale. In a living room, placing this design behind a low sofa allows the central interaction of the trunks to remain completely visible above the furniture line. In a quiet study or reading room, the neutral grey tones bring a calm presence without overwhelming the space, working comfortably alongside bookshelves and ambient lamps.

Styling it

We would keep the surrounding interior relatively grounded and understated to let the photographic depth take center stage.

• Pair the monochrome motif with warm wood tones, such as natural oak or ash, to bring gentle warmth against the cooler grey and smoke values.
• Choose low-profile furniture with clean, simple silhouettes that avoid competing with the detailed visual texture of the motif.
• Introduce soft neutral textiles in off-white, oatmeal, or charcoal to mirror the tonal gradations of the photograph across the rest of the room.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built entirely around neutral grey, charcoal, deep black, and pale smoke tones. To build a cohesive room around it, we recommend continuing those neutral values onto adjacent painted walls with soft off-white, light warm grey, or muted stone paint. If you prefer deeper contrast, charcoal or dark graphite trim can frame the mural wallpapers sharply. For furniture and accents, subtle earthy accents like clay, deep olive, or warm walnut add visual interest while maintaining the peaceful balance of the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. We make our wall murals using PVC-free materials, printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that feels substantial and classic. All our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, providing flexible options suited to various homes and living situations.