Wallpaper - Autumn in Wanaka

Our Autumn in Wanaka wallpaper captures a serene lakeside landscape photographed by Emanuel Papamanolis. In the composition, a solitary bare tree rises from still, reflective waters, while golden and sunflower-yellow autumn foliage lines the rocky shoreline. Distant mountains recede into soft mist and low clouds along the horizon, balancing rich earthy tones with calm, cool greys. What we particularly appreciate about this scenic design is its gentle atmospheric depth, giving open walls an expansive and grounded presence. Like all of our wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the photographic perspective carries a strong sense of horizon and distance, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted wall in a living room or a dedicated meditation space. In a larger sitting area, placing the landscape behind a main sofa allows the wide panorama of misty mountains and reflective water to anchor the seating zone without visual clutter. For smaller spaces or quiet reading corners, the balance of warm golden foliage and muted greys creates a calm, contemplative focal point without feeling overly dense.

Styling it

To complement the natural balance of the scenery, we would keep surrounding interior elements grounded and uncluttered:

• Let warm wood finishes, such as natural oak or deeper walnut, echo the earthy tree trunks and golden leaves in the shoreline foliage.
• Introduce neutral upholstery and woven textiles in stone, charcoal, or soft oatmeal to connect with the rocky banks and quiet water.
• Keep wall decor on adjacent surfaces minimal so the wide photographic composition remains the clear visual centrepiece of the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by a palette of sunflower yellow, rich golden amber, warm earthy browns, and misty slate greys. To build a cohesive room around it, we suggest pairing adjacent painted walls with soft off-whites, warm greiges, or gentle stone tones that match the clouds and fog in the horizon. If you prefer deeper contrast, furniture or architectural accents in muted charcoal or deep umber will draw out the darker branches and water reflections naturally.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions you supply for your wall. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options tailored to different homes, decorative projects, and living spaces.