Wallpaper - Gondola Friends

Captured by photographer Jan Becke, our Gondola Friends wallpaper brings the atmospheric charm of Venice directly into your interior. The photographic composition showcases traditional Venetian gondolas moored along wooden posts on the open water, with blue tarpaulins resting over the boats and a flock of birds flying across an overcast sky. In the misty distance, the iconic skyline of the Venetian lagoon adds a quiet depth to the scene. Produced as custom made-to-measure mural wallpapers, this PVC-free design features a subtle paper structure that adds a refined finish to any room.

In the room

We find this photographic mural works exceptionally well as a statement wall in a living room or holiday home setting. Because the foreground features distinct vertical wooden mooring posts and dark gondola hulls, the design benefits from being displayed across a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full horizontal vista and sense of water perspective can unfold.

The soft, cool tones of the water and sky create an expansive visual horizon, making it a thoughtful choice behind a low sofa or credenza where the upper expanse of misty sky and flying birds remains completely in view. Under natural daylight, the turquoise and denim hues in the water reveal subtle depth, while softer warm artificial light in the evening highlights the rustic texture of the wooden posts.

Styling it

When styling an interior around our Venice photographic wall murals, we suggest working with clean-lined furniture that keeps the visual focus on the scenery. Uncluttered silhouettes in medium to dark wood tones echo the timber posts in the image without competing with the water reflections.

To complement the cool, misty atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon, incorporate soft upholstery in natural fabrics like brushed cotton or woven wool. Matte black metal accents or quiet ceramic details on coffee tables and sideboards reflect the gondolas' sleek lines and help ground the room's composition.

Colour combinations

The palette of this wallpaper is defined by cool denim blues, lagoon turquoise, and deep charcoal in the foreground, transitioning into soft slate greys and misty whites in the sky.

To complement these tones on adjacent walls and trim, consider muted off-whites, misty greys, or pale blue-grey paint shades to maintain an open and airy environment. If you prefer a richer contrast, deep navy or slate blue can be drawn out of the gondola covers and water to frame the accent wall, paired with neutral stone or warm timber tones in your surrounding decor.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, ensuring the visual composition fits your specific space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives depth to photographic prints and illustrative designs alike. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide a considered, bespoke solution for both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.