Wallpaper - Highlands

Designed by Haitham, our Highlands wallpaper captures an expansive scenic landscape in the style of nineteenth-century natural history illustrations. The composition centres on a spreading canopy tree framed by rocky bluffs, palm-like foliage, and roaming wildlife, including antelopes, an armadillo, and birds in flight against an open, luminous sky. Rendered with a watercolour-like softness, the palette balances earthy greens and muted fern tones with warm ochre and stony neutrals. Our wall murals are made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

In a spacious living room or a dedicated library, we see this scenic mural wallpaper working best across a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full landscape can unfold without heavy visual breaks. The grand scale and fine illustrative details benefit from being positioned behind low-profile seating or opposite a main doorway, allowing the depth of the rocky outcrops and towering canopy to draw the eye across the room.

Because the upper section of the design opens into a soft, pale sky, it helps maintain a sense of height and breathing space, even in rooms with standard ceiling heights. Under natural daylight, the delicate tonal gradations between the olive greens, earthy terracottas, and stone cliffs become especially clear, while soft evening lamps bring out the warm golden glow of the background.

Styling it

To keep the focus on the intricate narrative of the artwork, we suggest surrounding our mural wallpapers with understated, well-crafted furnishings that echo their classic heritage character:

• Choose warm, dark wood furniture such as mahogany, walnut, or antique oak to complement the traditional illustrative feel without competing with the landscape.
• Use upholstery in calm, solid neutrals or soft textured weaves rather than busy patterns, giving the detailed foreground foliage and wildlife room to stand out.
• Introduce classic decorative accents like aged bronze lighting or dark framed mirrors that pick up on the deep contour lines of the illustration.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a harmonious palette of fern green, earthy ochre, soft beige, and muted stone, accented by dark charcoal linework and subtle rust tones. For adjacent painted walls, skirting, or window frames, we recommend pulling out the gentle parchment tone of the sky for an open, cohesive look. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping atmosphere in a reading corner or study, deep moss green or rich umber will beautifully draw out the shaded depth of the forest canopy.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that gives the surface a refined finish. Our murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a practical decorating solution whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.