Wallpaper - Emerald Lake Afternoon BW

Our Emerald Lake Afternoon BW wallpaper brings a dramatic landscape composition into the home, captured in fine monochrome photographic tones by Nathan Larson. The design divides the wall naturally across three distinct horizontal zones: a calm, reflective lake along the base, a dense, dark pine forest sweeping diagonally across the lower half, and an imposing, light-struck mountain peak rising sharply above. Printed to your exact dimensions, our made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals feature a subtle structure in the paper that gives the monochrome details a crisp, grounded feel on the wall.

In the room

Because of its strong vertical scale and distinct tonal layers, we see this design working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room, dining room, or behind the bed in a bedroom. The deep blacks in the lower tree line provide a solid visual anchor near floor level, while the lighter sky and textured rock face draw the eye upward, making it an excellent choice for rooms with standard to high ceilings. In a home office or study, positioning the desk so the mountain peak remains clearly visible creates a striking focal point without overcrowding the space.

Styling it

The sharp contrast between the dark conifers and pale craggy rock gives you plenty of flexibility when choosing surrounding furnishings. We would lean toward clean-lined, contemporary furniture that lets the photography remain the central feature of the room. Warm wood tones, such as smoked oak or walnut, pair naturally with the outdoor subject matter, helping to soften the monochrome palette. Keeping surrounding textiles relatively simple, using smooth weaves in charcoal, soft grey, or natural linen, maintains a calm, cohesive atmosphere across the interior.

Colour combinations

The design is built entirely around rich charcoal blacks, cool mid-greys, and pale stone whites. To complement these monochrome values on surrounding walls, we recommend pairing the mural with soft off-whites, chalky light greys, or muted stone tones. If you prefer to introduce colour into the room through upholstery, painted joinery, or accents, deep forest green, slate blue, or muted rust tones create a grounded, natural contrast against the black and white landscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the image is scaled to fit your wall area while helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.