Wallpaper - Desertscape

Created by artist Kristy Rice, our Desertscape wallpaper translates an expressive landscape into a painterly mural. A central mountain ridge defined by rich carmine red and deep purple tones anchors the horizon, surrounded by rolling hills in washes of pastel pink, warm ochre, and soft green beneath a blue watercolor sky. Fluid brushstrokes across the foreground suggest sweeping open ground, retaining the visual texture and transparency of paint on rough paper. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and are completely PVC-free, with a subtle physical structure in the paper that complements the artwork.

In the room

Because the composition carries a distinct horizon and a strong focal point in the central peaks, we find this design works best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the landscape has space to unfold. In a living room, placing the mural behind a low-backed sofa allows the dramatic mountain range and open sky to remain entirely visible. It also suits a creative home studio or study, where the airy horizon and fluid painted forms establish an inspiring backdrop without overwhelming the room. In rooms with higher ceilings, the generous sky area creates a light, expansive feel across the upper wall.

Styling it

To complement the organic modern feel of the watercolor artwork, we would pair this wallpaper with low-profile furniture and natural interior finishes.

• Choose low furniture in warm wood tones, such as teak or light oak, to keep the mountain horizon unobstructed and ground the warmer brushstrokes in the design.
• Incorporate matte ceramic accents and softly textured upholstery in neutral beige or pale terracotta to balance the expressive paint layers.
• Keep wall decor minimal on adjacent surfaces so the mural remains the primary visual focal point within the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a vibrant yet balanced palette of carmine red, muted plum, blush pink, soft sage, and warm sand, set against a clear blue sky. For surrounding walls and woodwork, we suggest soft sandy neutrals, warm off-whites, or a gentle muted blush drawn from the foothills. If you want to create a more grounded look in the room, consider deep earthy terracotta or muted olive green for larger accent pieces, curtains, or painted trim.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your specific wall measurements. Ordering to size helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle surface structure, designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.