Wallpaper - Angling in the Stream III

Designed by Courtney Prahl, our Angling in the Stream III wallpaper presents a striking mixed-media trout set cleanly against a light, neutral background. The fish silhouette is built from newspaper text clippings, painted washes, and stippled speckles across its back and dorsal fin, accented with soft ochre, warm orange fins, and vivid dashes of aqua blue. What we particularly like is how the graphic collage structure gives the motif a playful yet composed character, balancing clear shapes with intricate painted details. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the motif centers on a single horizontal subject with ample negative space around it, we see this working exceptionally well as a focal piece in a kitchen, dining space, or open living area. On an uninterrupted wall, the clean silhouette has space to breathe, allowing the eye to appreciate the layered paper textures and ink splatters across the body of the fish. If you are placing it above kitchen cabinetry, a low dining sideboard, or a bench, the horizontal orientation helps anchor low-profile furniture naturally without feeling crowded.

Styling it

We would keep the surrounding interior relatively grounded to let the illustrative quality of the artwork take center stage. Warm wood elements, such as rustic oak shelving or a farmhouse dining table, pick up on the earthy brown tones and printed newspaper patina in the fish's body. Complement the design with simple painted furniture or matte ceramics in muted off-whites and pale creams, echoing the clean backdrop. For accent pieces, small touches of terracotta, warm brass, or subtle blue pottery can draw out the energetic flashes of orange and aqua along the flank.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper centers on an earthy palette of walnut brown, soft warm white, pale yellow, and muted newspaper sepia, energized by bright salmon orange and flashes of bright blue. To build a cohesive room around it, we suggest pairing adjacent walls with soft warm off-whites or light canvas neutrals that match the background tone. If you prefer deeper contrast, muted charcoal trim or deep forest green cabinetry provides a handsome, grounding backdrop that complements the outdoorsy, illustrative theme.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to every print. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, living spaces, and projects.