Wallpaper - River Trout Study III

Our River Trout Study III wallpaper, created with Haley Knighten, presents an abstract collage of vertical paper-like strips layered with varying widths and subtle transparencies. The composition builds a rhythmic, structural depth across the wall, grounded in earthy olive greens, muted browns, soft greys, and blues, balanced with gentle accents of beige and warm orange. Produced custom to your wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings a considered, painterly character to interior spaces while remaining straightforward to hang.

In the room

The vertical orientation and layered structure of our design make it particularly compelling on wide, unbroken walls where the horizontal movement and alternating strip widths can be seen in full sequence. In a living room, we see this working exceptionally well as a backdrop behind a low sofa or credenza, where the vertical lines draw the eye upward and add visual height to the space without cluttering it.

For a dedicated home office or study, the earthy olive and brown palette provides a grounded, focused atmosphere. Because the pattern relies on varied transparency and line rather than dense illustrative detail, it sits comfortably across larger wall surfaces without feeling visually noisy during the working day.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this abstract wallpaper with clean, contemporary silhouettes and organic modern elements that echo its earthy foundation.

Low-profile furniture in natural materials such as warm-toned timber or honed stone complements the collage aesthetic nicely. Keeping surrounding joinery and larger upholstery relatively unpatterned allows the paper-strip composition to remain the central graphic feature of the room. A textured, plain-weave rug or simple sculptural ceramics in sand or terracotta tones will tie the warm secondary accents of the artwork into the rest of the interior.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on rich olive green, earthy brown, slate blue, and quiet greys, with soft beige and muted orange accents running throughout the layers.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or built-in cabinetry, we like using a chalky off-white or light warm grey to keep the surrounding space bright and let the mural carry the visual weight. For a more enveloping, tonal scheme, a deep olive green or rich tobacco brown drawn directly from the wallpaper creates a cohesive, grounded look across skirting boards and neighbouring surfaces.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang. Whether you are decorating your own home or personalising a rental space, we provide versatile wall murals made to fit your living space.