Wallpaper - Altay Lakes

Our Altay Lakes wallpaper brings together the fine detail of a graphite pencil sketch with rich fields of colour. Designed by Karina Eibatova, the panoramic mountain scene pairs rugged peaks, soft shaded slopes, and winding valleys with vivid turquoise lakes and a solid deep blue sky. The contrast between the monochrome shading of the terrain and the saturated aquamarine water creates a striking landscape with a classic 19th-century botanical and travel-sketch feel. Like all Wallism mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

Because the mountain panorama has a clear horizon and expansive visual depth, we see this working particularly well across a wider, uninterrupted wall. In a living room, placing the mural behind a low sofa allows the full drama of the peaks and lakes to remain visible above the furniture line. The tranquil mood of the landscape also makes it an excellent choice for a home study, library, or reading room, where the detailed line work invites closer inspection. In larger spaces, the bold blue sky keeps the composition grounded, while in more compact rooms, the open landscape perspective helps open up the wall visually.

Styling it

To let the illustrative character of our wall murals take centre stage, we suggest balancing the wall with simple furniture forms and quiet surfaces.

• Pair the sketch-like quality of the artwork with darker timber or mid-toned wooden furniture to echo the heritage character of the illustration.
• Keep surrounding upholstery and large fabrics in soft neutral tones, such as off-white, oat, or charcoal, allowing the vivid water features to stand out naturally.
• Introduce understated matte black metal or aged bronze accents in lighting and hardware to complement the fine graphite shading in the mountain terrain.

Colour combinations

The artwork is built around a balance of cool grayscale tones, striking aquamarine blue, and a flat navy-tinted sky. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, cool off-whites, pale stone, and soft greys work harmoniously alongside the shaded hills. If you prefer a bolder, more enveloping room scheme, pulling the deep blue from the sky onto adjacent trim, doors, or shelving creates a cohesive architectural look.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle surface structure, and they are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.