Wallpaper - Old Lion

Our Old Lion wallpaper presents a photographic portrait of a lion resting in dry grass, created by Sharon Vardy. The composition captures the animal in profile, framed by a soft, blurred natural background that draws the eye directly to the golden-brown mane, detailed whiskers, and calm expression. Bathed in warm sunlight, the motif balances strong focal detail with soft, earthy tones ranging from light brown to golden ochre. As with all our wall murals, this design is made to measure according to your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of the bold focal point and scale of the photographic subject, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the lion's quiet presence can anchor the entire room. In a living room, placing this design behind a low sofa or along the main seating wall allows the serene composition to set a warm, grounded mood without feeling visually crowded.

The motif is equally well suited to a home study or library. In these spaces, the earthy tones and natural subject matter create a focused, composed backdrop that pairs naturally with reading areas or work desks. Giving the design enough clear wall space ensures that the lion's profile and the gentle expanse of surrounding grass remain fully visible.

Styling it

To let the photography take center stage, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture clean-lined and understated. Deep, warm wood pieces such as walnut or stained oak echo the rich tones of the lion's mane, while unpainted shelving and simple architectural profiles maintain an uncluttered feel around the mural wallpapers.

When introducing textiles, consider low-contrast woven fabrics, soft wool, or unbleached canvas that harmonize with the dry grass and earthy background. Muted accents in clay, matte black, or brushed bronze add definition without competing with the detailed portrait.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is defined by earthy light browns, golden ochres, warm tan, and gentle sunlit neutrals.

For adjacent walls and woodwork, we suggest warm off-whites, soft sand, or muted taupe to create a smooth transition around the room. If you want to introduce deeper contrast, rich chocolate brown or a dark charcoal grey on surrounding joinery or accent furniture will pick up the darker shadows in the mane and add visual depth to the overall scheme.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Custom sizing helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls, making it simple to order what you need for your space.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper that gives them an authentic finish. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, living situations, and decorating needs.