Few designs can make a room feel as calm as forest mural wallpaper. Where a simple leaf print adds pattern, a forest scene adds distance: rows of pines fading into mist, birch trunks rising out of view, or an old woodland path winding back into the trees, so even a compact room seems to open up. Whether you're drawn to soft, misty forests, crisp Scandinavian pines, delicate birch trees, vintage engravings or playful woodland animals, the right forest wallpaper can turn an everyday room into a quiet retreat. And because so much of its effect comes from that sense of depth, a single feature wall is usually all you need.
In this guide, we'll explain how forest wallpaper differs from jungle and rainforest designs, explore six forest mural wallpaper styles and suggest the rooms they suit best. You'll also discover our favourite forest murals, decide between a mural and a pattern, weigh up light against dark, and pick up practical styling tips to help you bring the woodland look together.
What's The Difference Between Forest, Jungle And Rainforest Wallpaper?
Forest wallpaper shows temperate woodland, such as pines, firs, birch and oak, usually in cool greens, greys and blues and often softened with mist. Jungle wallpaper is tropical and dense, with tangled foliage and wildlife filling the wall edge to edge. Rainforest wallpaper is also tropical, but it pulls back to show a layered landscape of tall canopy trees with depth between them. Choose forest designs when you want nature on your walls with a quieter, more Nordic mood than the tropics. If you love a wilder look, explore our jungle wallpaper ideas or our guide to rainforest wallpaper.
What Are The Different Forest Mural Wallpaper Styles?
Forest mural wallpaper ranges from soft, misty landscapes to finely engraved woodlands and playful animal scenes. Here are six styles to help you find the one that suits your home.
Misty Forest Mural Wallpaper
Misty forest wallpaper is the calmest style of all. Treetops dissolve into fog and the colours stay close together, usually soft greys, sage and blue, so the wall reads as atmosphere rather than pattern. That low contrast makes it one of the easiest forest murals to live with in a bedroom, living room or home office where you want to switch off. It also suits minimalist and Japandi interiors, because the haze echoes the pared-back palette. Keep furniture in front low and simple, so the fading horizon stays visible across the wall.
Featured: Misty Mornings, Landscape Mural Wallpaper
Pine And Scandinavian Forest Mural Wallpaper
Inspired by Nordic woodland, pine and Scandinavian forest wallpaper features tall conifers with a strong vertical rhythm. The upright trunks draw the eye upward, which can make a room with a standard ceiling height feel taller. Deep forest greens bring a cosy, cabin-like warmth, while paler greens and greys keep the look fresh and modern. It's a natural partner for light oak, white walls, wool throws and simple black accents, and it works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms and studies.
Featured: Scandinavian Forest, Mural Wallpaper
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Birch Tree Mural Wallpaper
Birch tree wallpaper is one of the lightest forest styles, with pale, slender trunks set against a soft background. Because so much of the design is light, it brightens a room rather than closing it in, which makes it a good choice for small bedrooms, narrow hallways and north-facing spaces. The fine vertical lines add gentle texture without feeling busy. Pair it with warm whites, natural linen and pale timber, and add one darker element, such as a black lamp or a walnut side table, to stop the scheme from feeling washed out.
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Vintage Engraved Forest Mural Wallpaper
Vintage engraved forest wallpaper recreates the fine cross-hatching of antique woodcut and etching prints. The detail rewards a close look, while the limited, tonal palette keeps the overall effect calm and refined. This style suits classic and heritage interiors, but it also adds character to a modern room with simple furniture. Because the linework is so fine, place it where people sit close by, such as behind a desk, a reading chair or a bed, rather than on a wall that's only seen from across the room.
Featured: Forest Engraving, Nature Mural Wallpaper
Watercolour Forest Mural Wallpaper
Watercolour forest wallpaper uses loose, translucent washes, so trees blur softly into hills and haze. The hand-painted quality feels relaxed and artistic, and the soft edges make it gentler on the eye than sharply drawn designs. It works especially well in kitchens and bedrooms, where you want a touch of nature without strong pattern. Choose a pale, paper-toned background for an airy feel, or deeper blues and greens if you want more presence. Matte cabinetry and natural stone keep the painterly finish looking its best.
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Woodland Animal Forest Mural Wallpaper
Woodland animal wallpaper fills the forest with deer, foxes, rabbits, owls and other creatures, turning the wall into a story. It's a favourite for nurseries, playrooms and children's bedrooms, because there's always something new to spot. Designs in soft, natural tones grow with a child far better than bright cartoon prints, so you're less likely to redecorate in a few years. Keep bedding and furniture plain, and position the bed or cot so the busiest part of the scene sits beside it rather than directly in a child's eyeline at bedtime.
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Which Rooms Are Best For Forest Mural Wallpaper?
Forest mural wallpaper works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms, dining rooms and bathrooms. The key is matching the scene to the room: wide, open landscapes for spaces you relax in, playful animal designs for children, and moody, misty forests for rooms that benefit from a sense of calm.
Forest Mural Wallpaper For The Living Room
The living room is where a forest mural has the most space to unfold, so choose your longest wall without doors or windows and let the view run its full width. Panoramic designs with distant hills or meadows work especially well here, because the sense of looking out into the trees makes the room feel larger. Keep the sofa in front under about 85cm high so the treeline stays visible, and avoid tall bookcases on the mural wall. Paint the other walls in the palest tone from the wallpaper rather than brilliant white, which can look stark beside soft greens.
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Forest Mural Wallpaper For The Bedroom
A forest mural behind the bed creates a restful backdrop that feels like waking up in the woods. Choose a design with low contrast, such as a tonal etching or a soft green landscape, so it soothes rather than stimulates at night. Before ordering, measure the height of your headboard and check that the trees or horizon will still show above it, otherwise the best part of the scene disappears behind the bed. Warm bedside lamps around 2700K keep greens soft in the evening, while cooler bulbs can make them look grey.
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Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, a space that reflects your personal style and helps you unwind at the end of the day. Explore our bedroom wallpaper designs to create your perfect retreat.
Forest Mural Wallpaper For The Kids' Room
A woodland scene full of animals is one of the most popular choices for a kids' room, because it sparks imagination without relying on characters that children quickly outgrow. In a shared room or one with bunk beds, put the mural on the wall that stays most visible, since tall furniture will hide large sections of the design. All our wallpapers are washable, so everyday marks can be wiped away with a damp cloth. Keep bedding in one or two colours taken from the mural, and let the forest provide all the pattern.
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Forest Mural Wallpaper For The Dining Room
In the dining room, a forest mural creates a relaxed backdrop for long meals, as if you were eating at the edge of the woods. Hand-drawn, tonal designs in beige or soft green feel elegant without competing with the table setting. Place the table parallel to the mural wall so diners on both sides can enjoy the view, and hang a pendant low over the table so it lights the people rather than flattening the wallpaper. Natural timber chairs and linen napkins in a shade from the mural tie the room together.
Featured: Charles Forest, Mural Wallpaper
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Forest Mural Wallpaper For The Bathroom
A misty forest mural turns a bathroom into a spa-like retreat, and cool blues and greens suit the clean lines of tiles and white sanitaryware. Hang the wallpaper above tiling or panelling rather than inside the shower or directly behind the taps, where water splashes daily. Good ventilation matters more than the wallpaper itself, so run the extractor fan for 15 to 20 minutes after each shower. Keep tiles and towels simple, perhaps with one warm accent, so the forest view stays the focus of the room.
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Forest Mural Wallpaper #1: The Vintage Grove, Forest Mural Wallpaper
Inspired by romantic landscape paintings and antique pastoral illustrations, The Vintage Grove is a forest mural wallpaper that feels like stepping into an old-growth woodland. Towering trees, winding branches and gently layered foliage are bathed in soft, natural light, creating a peaceful sense of depth across the whole wall. It's a beautiful backdrop for a living room with a relaxed sofa and natural textures, and just as lovely in a bedroom, kitchen or dining room. Choose from Blue, Green, Spring Green, Beige and Burgundy to suit a fresh or moody scheme.
Featured: The Vintage Grove, Forest Mural Wallpaper
Forest Mural Wallpaper #2: Misty Fir Woods, Landscape Mural Wallpaper
Misty Fir Woods captures the hush of a conifer forest wrapped in early morning fog. Dark fir trees emerge from soft grey mist, so the wall feels calm and atmospheric rather than busy. This forest mural wallpaper is a striking choice for a bathroom, where it creates a spa-like view behind a freestanding bath, and it's equally serene in a living room, bedroom, dining room or home office. Keep surrounding finishes simple, such as stone, white and natural timber, so the moody treeline stays the focus.
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Forest Mural Wallpaper #3: Mountain Forest, Animal Mural Wallpaper
Mountain Forest brings an alpine adventure to your walls, with towering pine forests sweeping up to snow-capped peaks. Look closely and you'll find deer, foxes, bears and birds hidden among the trees, giving this forest mural wallpaper a sense of discovery that children love. Rendered in soft, natural tones, it suits a playroom or child's bedroom with simple timber furniture, yet it's refined enough for a family room or cabin-style living space too. Place low furniture in front so the mountains and treetops stay in full view.
Featured: Mountain Forest, Animal Mural Wallpaper
Forest Mural Wallpaper #4: Classic Hua Trees, Mural Wallpaper
Painted with Chinese inks in a contemporary style, Classic Hua Trees is a forest mural wallpaper with real artistic flair. Created by artist Sian Zeng, it reflects her European and Chinese heritage, with graceful trees rendered in soft, flowing brushwork. The painterly finish brings a gallery-like elegance to a dining room with white chairs and brass lighting, and it adapts easily to living rooms and bedrooms. It comes in Pink, Blue, Green and Grey, so you can choose a gentle pastel or a calm, classic tone.
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Forest Mural Wallpaper #5: Misty Wildwoods, Landscape Mural Wallpaper
Misty Wildwoods gives forest mural wallpaper a magical twist, with layers of woodland fading through an ombre of soft purple and pink. The gradient creates real depth, with deeper tones at the base rising into a pale, misty sky. It's an unexpected yet calming choice for a home office or meeting room, where it adds personality without distracting from work, and it's just as lovely in a living room, dining room or bedroom. Pair it with white, grey and black furniture to let the colour take centre stage.
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Forest Mural Wallpaper #6: Pink Dawn, Mural Wallpaper
Pink Dawn captures the first light of day as sunrays filter across a flowering field in shades of purple, pink and yellow. A backdrop of darkened trees adds depth, giving this forest-edge mural an almost ethereal glow. It's a dreamy choice behind a bed, where the soft colours feel restful in the morning and evening alike, and it also brings warmth to a living room or study. Pick up one tone from the sky for your bedding or cushions, and keep the rest of the room neutral.
Featured: Pink Dawn, Mural Wallpaper
Forest Mural Wallpaper #7: Secret Woodland, Pink Mural Wallpaper
Secret Woodland is a forest mural wallpaper for anyone who loves a softer, more romantic take on the woods. Crafted with delicate watercolour strokes in many shades of pink, the trees blend into one another to create depth and a gentle, mystical charm. It brings a warm glow to a bedroom or dressing area, and works beautifully in a living room, dining room or office where you want something unexpected. Pair it with natural wood, cream textiles and brass, which keep the pink feeling sophisticated rather than sweet.
Featured: Secret Woodland, Pink Mural Wallpaper
Should You Choose A Forest Mural Or Forest Pattern Wallpaper?
A forest mural is a single scene printed to the size of one wall, so it gives you a continuous view with real depth. A forest pattern repeats across every drop, which makes it easier to wrap around windows, doors and corners. Choose a mural for a feature wall, and a pattern for rooms with lots of interruptions or for papering every wall.
Forest Mural Wallpaper
Choose a mural if you want your wall to feel like a window onto the woods. Because the scene is continuous, a forest mural keeps its horizon, its sense of distance and its focal point, which a repeat can't recreate. Pick a wall you can take in at a glance, ideally without a door or window cutting through it. Murals are made to measure, so measure the width and height at three points each and order to the largest figure, since very few walls are perfectly square and the excess is trimmed during installation.
Featured: Forest Landscape, Ombre Mural Wallpaper
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Forest Pattern Wallpaper
Choose a pattern if your room has windows, doors, a radiator or sloping ceilings breaking up the walls, or if you want the woodland look on more than one wall. Because the design repeats, every interruption still looks intentional, and the forest reads as a rich all-over texture rather than a single view. Patterns are also easier to repair: a damaged drop can be replaced years later and still line up with its neighbours, so order one spare roll and store it flat. Our favourite forest pattern designs are below.
Prefer A Pattern? Forest Pattern Wallpaper Alternatives
If a mural isn't right for your room, these four forest pattern wallpapers bring the same woodland feel in a repeating design that works on any wall.
Pine Forest, Animal Pattern Wallpaper
Pine Forest is a charming forest pattern wallpaper for kids' rooms, with deer, bears, rabbits and porcupines nestled among majestic pine trees. The small-scale repeat works well behind shelving, bunk beds and wardrobes, where a mural would be hidden. It's perfect for nurseries, playrooms and reading nooks, in Blue, Green, Sand and White.
Featured: Pine Forest, Animal Pattern Wallpaper
Fantastic Forest, Animal Pattern Wallpaper
Fantastic Forest fills the wall with enchanting woodland characters, from deer and rabbits to badgers, hedgehogs and owls, all set among trees, greenery and mushrooms. The detailed illustration gives children plenty to discover, while the repeat keeps the overall look tidy. It's a lovely choice for a nursery, playroom or cosy reading nook.
Featured: Fantastic Forest, Animal Pattern Wallpaper
Charles, Botanical Pattern Wallpaper
Charles captures the lush serenity of a forest canopy, with intricate foliage inspired by hand-drawn botanical illustration. Layered leaves and subtle shading add depth and softness, balancing vintage charm with a contemporary feel. It's ideal for kitchens, dining areas and bedrooms, in Blue, Blush, Green and Grey.
Featured: Charles, Botanical Pattern Wallpaper
Vintage Foliage, Botanical Pattern Wallpaper
Vintage Foliage brings timeless woodland texture to your walls, with lush, hand-painted leaves in layered tones. Its vintage-inspired palette suits both traditional and modern interiors, and it's especially effective in a home office, where it adds warmth and calm without distracting from work. It comes in Light Green, Green, Grey, Dark Blue and Beige.
Featured: Vintage Foliage, Botanical Pattern Wallpaper
From classic and timeless patterns to modern and whimsical prints, our pattern wallpaper collection offers a wide range of options to transform your living spaces.
Light Or Dark Forest Mural Wallpaper: Which Suits Your Space?
Let the light in your room decide, rather than its size. Light forest wallpaper suits rooms you mostly use in daylight and spaces where you want a soft, airy backdrop. Dark forest designs come into their own in rooms you use in the evening, where deep tones feel cosy and enveloping rather than gloomy.
Light Forest Mural Wallpaper
Pale forest wallpaper pushes the walls back and keeps a room feeling fresh, which makes it ideal for north-facing rooms, small bedrooms and spaces with limited daylight. Soft blues, misty greys and washed greens read as distance, so the trees seem to recede rather than crowd in. To keep a light scheme looking deliberate, add one darker anchor nearby, such as a timber table, black lighting or a deep green rug. Paint the surrounding walls in the palest tone from the mural rather than brilliant white, which can look cold beside cool blues.
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Dark Forest Mural Wallpaper
Dark forest wallpaper does its best work in rooms you use after sunset, such as a living room, snug, dining room or study. Deep charcoal, forest green and inky blue grounds create a cocooning atmosphere, and pale trees or highlights stand out dramatically against them. Keep the furniture lighter than the walls, in oatmeal, stone or pale oak, so it doesn't disappear into the background. Light the room with two or three lamps at different heights using 2700K bulbs, which bring warmth to deep tones instead of flattening them.
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How To Style Forest Mural Wallpaper In Your Home
Treat forest mural wallpaper as the main feature and edit everything around it. Keep the treeline visible, choose furniture colours from the background, light the wall warmly, and repeat natural materials so the room feels connected to the woods.
Keep The Treeline Visible
The most beautiful part of a forest mural is usually the upper half, where trees rise and the horizon fades away. A tall wardrobe or bookcase against that wall cuts the view off exactly where it should carry your eye upward, so keep furniture in front of a mural under about 85cm. If you're papering a single wall, choose one that ends at a natural break, such as a door frame or chimney breast, so the scene doesn't stop awkwardly at an open corner.
Take Furniture Colours From The Background
Forest designs usually combine a busy layer of trees with a calmer background tone, such as mist grey, sage or sand. Choose your sofa, curtains and larger furniture from that background colour rather than from the darkest trees, and they'll sit quietly against the wall instead of competing with it. Paint skirting boards and architraves in the same pale tone as the surrounding walls for a seamless finish.
Light The Wall Warmly
Warm bulbs around 2700K keep forest greens looking natural in the evening, while bulbs above about 3000K can make them read cold and grey. Use lamps at different heights rather than a single ceiling light. If you have recessed downlights, keep them at least 60cm away from the mural wall, because lights placed too close throw bright arcs down the design and break up the scene.
Repeat Natural Materials
Timber, wool, linen, stone and rattan all echo the woodland on your wall. Choose one main wood tone, such as pale oak or walnut, and repeat it at least twice, perhaps in a coffee table and a picture frame, so the room feels deliberate. Matte finishes suit forest murals best, because glossy surfaces facing the wall reflect light across it and dull the soft, painterly detail.
Test A Sample In Your Light
Forest greens and blues shift more than most colours between morning and evening light. Before ordering, tape a sample to the wall you plan to paper and look at it at different times of day for two days. Check it next to your flooring and main sofa fabric too, since a cool grey-green can look very different beside warm timber than it does on screen.
Choosing The Perfect Forest Mural Wallpaper For Your Home
The best forest mural wallpaper is one that reflects your love of nature while suiting the light, size and everyday use of your room. Whether you're drawn to misty pines, delicate birch trees, vintage engravings or playful woodland animals, a thoughtfully chosen design can turn any space into one of the most memorable rooms in your home. Finish the look with warm lighting, natural timber and soft wool and linen textures, to create a space that feels both practical and beautifully designed.
Ready to start your project? Explore our full collection of nature wallpaper to discover made-to-measure forest designs for living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms and bathrooms, or browse our mural wallpapers for even more ways to bring the outdoors in.
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At Hello Circus, we believe every wall deserves something special. That’s why all our wallpapers are custom-made to fit your wall’s exact dimensions. No generic rolls, just a perfect fit. Priced by the square metre (Height × Width × Unit Price), you only pay for what you need.
Choose the Right Wallpaper Material
Whether you’re decorating your forever home, updating a rental property, or refreshing a single feature wall, choosing the right wallpaper material can make all the difference. At Hello Circus, every wallpaper design is available in three premium materials, so you can select the option that best suits your space, installation preferences, and lifestyle.
- Non-Woven Matte Wallpaper: Our most popular choice, featuring a smooth, non-reflective finish that creates a beautifully soft look. Durable, breathable, and easy to install using the paste-the-wall method, it’s ideal for most residential interiors.
- Heavy Duty Textured Vinyl Wallpaper: Designed for busy households and commercial spaces, this premium textured finish offers added durability and a luxurious tactile feel. It’s perfect for high-traffic areas where extra resilience is required.
- Peel and Stick Wallpaper: A self-adhesive option that makes decorating quick and convenient. Ideal for renters, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone who prefers a paste-free installation, peel and stick wallpaper allows you to refresh your walls with minimal fuss while enjoying the same beautiful Hello Circus designs.
Whichever material you choose, every wallpaper is custom-made to your wall’s exact dimensions using high-quality printing and vibrant, colour-rich inks, ensuring a beautiful finish that’s made to last.
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- Preview how your chosen wallpaper will look on your wall, which is especially helpful for murals, where placement matters.
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How to Calculate How Much Wallpaper You Need?
Before purchasing, it’s important to measure your wall accurately to avoid over- or under-ordering. Here’s a simple way to get started:
- Measure the width of the wall from edge to edge.
- Measure the height from floor to ceiling.
- Allow for extra, around 10cm, to account for trimming and pattern matching.
Need help? Read our guide on how to measure your wall for wallpaper or get in touch with us.
Why Choose Hello Circus Wallpaper?
What makes our wallpapers different? Every Hello Circus wallpaper is made to order using premium materials designed to deliver exceptional quality, durability, and beautiful colour reproduction.
- Premium quality: Printed in Europe on durable non-woven paper, our wallpapers are reinforced with nylon fibres to stay smooth, strong, and long-lasting.
- Matte and non-reflective: Our non-woven wallpapers are coated with a soft, non-reflective matte finish that brings warmth and elegance to your space without harsh glare.
- Safe and non-toxic: We use VOC-free inks and PVC-free, breathable paper, so you can create a beautiful home without worrying about harmful chemicals, which is especially important for little ones.
- Antimicrobial protection: Helps prevent the growth of mould, mildew, and bacteria, keeping your walls cleaner and fresher for longer.
- Wallpaper washability: All our wallpapers are washable, meaning everyday dirt and water stains can be wiped away using a damp cloth or sponge.
- Resistant to colour fading: Designed with colourfast technology to keep your wallpaper vibrant and rich over time.
- Fire resilient: Our wallpapers meet European fire safety standards (EN ISO 11925-2), providing an extra layer of reassurance for your home.
Read more about our wallpaper materials and check out our ultimate guide to wallpapers for answers to the most commonly asked questions.
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