Wallpaper - Congress Avenue Bridge Bats

Thousands of bats stream into a glowing evening sky in this striking photographic wallpaper by Steve Heap. Captured in warm shades of orange, amber, and golden yellow, the dramatic sunset creates a luminous backdrop for the swirling cloud of tiny silhouettes rising above the bridge railings and city architecture below. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, bringing the dynamic movement and rich warmth of this urban wildlife spectacle into your interior.

In the room

Because of the strong horizontal horizon line along the lower bridge and the soaring vertical flow of bats overhead, we especially like this design on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room, dining room, or open-plan space. Placing the mural behind a low-profile sofa, sideboard, or dining table preserves the dramatic silhouette of spectators along the bridge railing while allowing the expansive sunset sky to fill the upper wall. The intense warm tones also work well in a study, home office, or library, where the glowing dusk colours add visual depth to a quiet room.

Styling it

The bold contrast between deep black silhouettes and vibrant evening light gives you clear directions for surrounding furniture and materials.

• Pair with dark-stained wood or matte black architectural metalwork to echo the crisp silhouette detailing along the lower third of the scene.
• Keep surrounding furniture lower to the ground so the horizon line and the upward swirl of silhouettes remain completely visible.
• Choose warm, textured textiles in amber, rust, or neutral stone to reflect the sky's rich glow without competing with the intricate pattern of the swarm.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by a vivid gradient of warm orange, bright amber, and dusk yellow set against deep silhouette black and soft dusk shadows. Around the room, we would combine this with warm neutrals such as creamy off-white, warm buff, or soft taupe on adjacent walls and woodwork. For a richer, moodier interior, deep charcoal or near-black accents on architectural trims and shelving will tie directly into the bridge silhouettes, while muted terracotta or ochre upholstery helps carry the sunset warmth across the entire space.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure. Wallism wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options tailored to different rooms, homes, and living spaces.