Wallpaper - Rural Retreat

In our Rural Retreat wallpaper, artist Julia Purinton captures a soft, painterly landscape where golden ochre and warm brown trees frame a distant horizon under a gentle sky. The impressionistic brushwork gives the scenery an airy, dreamlike character, balancing rich earthy tones with pale blue and cloud-white highlights. As a panoramic wall mural, the composition naturally draws the eye through the opening between the trees, creating an open sense of depth across the wall. Printed made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a timeless artistic focus for the home.

In the room

Because the motif is anchored by large clusters of foliage on either side, we find this design works exceptionally well on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room behind a low-profile sofa, or across the main wall in a bedroom behind a headboard, the central clearing in the landscape remains visible, preserving the mural's natural perspective. In a study, library, or dining room, the warm ochre tones bring a welcoming, grounded atmosphere. The design also performs beautifully in entryways and hallways where the painterly horizon creates an inviting visual transition.

Styling it

We recommend styling this design with elements that echo its rustic and traditional heritage. Natural timber furniture in warm oak or mid-toned woods harmonises effortlessly with the golden foliage, while simple linen upholstery in oatmeal or ecru keeps the focus on the artwork. Rather than adding competing patterns, pair this wallpaper with quiet, tactile materials such as woven wool blankets, unpolished ceramics, and subtle brass hardware to complement the painterly texture without overwhelming the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by a palette of warm ochre, rich golden brown, soft sky blue, and muted cream. To build a cohesive room around it, we suggest using off-white, buttermilk, or pale parchment tones on adjacent painted walls and woodwork to maintain a bright, open feel. For a cosier scheme with more depth, darker accents in burnt umber, muted terracotta, or deep forest tones can be drawn into larger textiles and furniture pieces to anchor the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang, making them well suited to both homeowners and rented properties.