Wallpaper - Vintage Horse Portrait II

Created by Crimson Cottage, our Vintage Horse Portrait II wallpaper brings a classic equestrian scene to life with a painted, heritage feel. A bay horse stands in profile against a pastoral landscape of gentle riverbanks, soft weeping willows, and pale sky, capturing the visual character of traditional oil painting. What we particularly like is the rich chestnut tone of the horse set against muted olive greens and hazy water, giving the composition a calm, stately presence on the wall. Made to measure to your exact wall dimensions, our PVC-free wallpapers are straightforward to hang and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper that complements the vintage aesthetic.

In the room

Because this design functions as a full-scale scenic wall mural, we see it working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the horse and surrounding landscape can be appreciated in full. It feels right at home in a living room behind a low-backed sofa, in an entryway to set a welcoming tone, or in a study or home office where its composed equestrian theme brings quiet character. The horizontal flow of the riverbank and open sky keeps the upper portion of the wall feeling airy, so the design never overwhelms a room even with its rich focal point.

Styling it

To complement the traditional equestrian style of our mural wallpapers, we would keep the surrounding furnishings grounded and classic. Deeper wood tones such as warm walnut, mahogany, or antique oak pair naturally with the chestnut coat of the horse and the rustic countryside setting. For upholstery and textiles, look toward textured weaves, earthy wools, or heritage leather in muted browns, forest greens, or oatmeal. Keeping nearby wall decor minimal allows the painted mural to serve as the main visual anchor of the space.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is led by deep chestnut and mahogany browns, complemented by soft olive, moss greens, and pale watercolour blues along the sky and river. When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, and trim, we suggest pulling from these gentler background tones. A warm, muted stone or off-white on adjacent walls will keep the room light and let the horse stand out, while a deep moss green or rich muddy brown on architectural trim or built-in shelving creates an enveloping, historic atmosphere.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your individual wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer an accessible way to introduce distinctive, characterful designs into any home.