Wallpaper - Wanaka Sheep I

Our Wanaka Sheep I wallpaper mural by Laura Marshall captures a quiet, expansive moment in high country scenery. In this black and white landscape design, three sheep rest on a rugged grassy ridge in the foreground, looking out against dramatic, layered mountain ranges capped with snow under an open sky. The composition relies on tonal contrast between the deep, shadowed slopes and the bright mountain peaks and sky. Printed as made-to-measure wallpaper on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this design brings an open sense of depth and calm realism into a space.

In the room

We see this photographic wall mural working especially well on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room, hallway, or bedroom where the full mountain panoramic perspective can unfold naturally. Because the main subjects are positioned in the lower left and middle foreground, placing lower furniture like a sofa, low sideboard, or bed frame against the wall still leaves the vast mountain ridges and expansive sky entirely visible. The balance of soft grey tones, deep dark shadows, and luminous whites means it introduces strong scenic depth without overwhelming the room with colour.

Styling it

To complement the natural, rugged character of the landscape, we would pair this mural wallpaper with simple, grounding elements that let the photography take center stage.

• Keep large furniture low in profile and clean-lined to preserve the open sightlines across the mountain scenery.
• Incorporate warm, natural timber pieces or textured wool throws to introduce organic warmth against the monochrome palette.
• Choose understated matte black, charcoal, or soft stone decorative accents that echo the tonal contrasts within the image.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by a monochrome palette of deep charcoal, soft graphite, crisp snow white, and mid-tone grey. When planning the rest of the room, we suggest working with warm off-whites or soft pale greys on surrounding walls to maintain an airy feel. For cabinetry, trim, or larger upholstery, deeper earthy charcoal, rich dark slate, or warm muted taupe provide a balanced visual frame that connects directly to the mountain shadows.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Custom production helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our wall murals are PVC-free, printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.