Wallpaper - Empty Pews

Our Empty Pews wallpaper mural by Nathan Larson captures a weathered, solitary chapel framed by bare trees under an open sky. Rendered in a nuanced sepia and monochrome photographic palette, the design features the rustic wooden cladding, arched doorway, and soft foreground blur that draw the eye toward the architectural centrepiece. The delicate tonal transitions and weathered textures give the composition an atmospheric, quiet presence across a wall. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings evocative photographic character to residential spaces.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall in a living room, dining room, or home study. Because the composition relies on the central structure and the atmospheric balance of the surrounding landscape, giving the mural wallpaper generous horizontal space allows the full photographic scene to unfold naturally. In a room with good daylight, the subtle tonal shifts between creamy off-whites, muted sepia, and charcoal shadows remain clear and defined. We would avoid placing tall bookcases or high furniture directly in front of the central chapel motif, keeping the main focal point visible across the room.

Styling it

When styling around our Empty Pews wall mural, we like to balance its historic, photographic character with grounded, understated furnishings:

• Pair the mural with warm mid-tone timber furniture, such as walnut or aged oak, which complements the rustic woodwork in the photograph without competing for attention.
• Incorporate matte black or dark bronze lighting fixtures and iron accents to echo the arched architectural lines and deeper shadow tones in the trees.
• Choose quiet, tactile upholstery and drapery in unbleached linen or textured wool to add softness while letting the wall mural serve as the primary visual focus.

Colour combinations

The design itself centres on a refined palette of warm sepia, soft cream, muted charcoal, and weathered greys. For surrounding walls, woodwork, and large surfaces, we suggest pairing it with:

• Soft chalky whites or warm bone tones to maintain the open, airy feel of the upper sky area.
• Deep charcoal or blackened brown on trims or interior doors to anchor the darker tree silhouettes and doorway contours.
• Muted taupe or gentle stone shades on adjacent walls to extend the earthy, sepia mid-tones into the wider room.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, each design is created to be straightforward to hang. At Wallism, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, interiors, and living situations.