Wallpaper - First Day of Summer

Our First Day of Summer wallpaper, created in collaboration with artist Silvia Vassileva, brings an impressionistic coastal horizon to the wall through sweeping, painterly brushstrokes. Layers of aquamarine, deep sea blue, and soft neutral sky tones meet across a textured horizontal composition, accented by energetic touches of ochre, warm orange, and charcoal. The expressive, oil-paint-inspired character creates a tranquil yet artistic atmosphere with plenty of visual depth. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this mural wallpaper is designed to make installation straightforward while transforming your room into an open, coastal landscape.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room or meditation room where the expansive horizontal brushwork can unfold fully. Because the composition has an open, atmospheric upper half and a richer, more concentrated band of color through the lower middle, it anchors a room beautifully behind a low-profile sofa, bench, or credenza without feeling heavy.

In rooms with generous natural daylight, the subtle tonal shifts between aquamarine, soft grey-blue, and warm undertones become particularly vivid. When evening falls, softer ambient lighting brings out the warmth of the ochre and orange accents, giving the wall a calm, enveloping mood.

Styling it

The fluid, painterly style of this design pairs naturally with contemporary and organic modern interiors that favor clean lines and honest materials. We recommend keeping larger furniture pieces relatively quiet in form and tone, allowing the expressive seascape motif to remain the primary visual focus of the space.

Low-slung seating in neutral upholstery, warm light oak or ash timber accents, and unbleached cotton or linen elements create a balanced setting that complements the breezy, coastal feel of the artwork. Matte ceramic vessels or simple black metal details can echo the darker brush marks scattered across the horizon line.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design balances cool ocean tones with earthy warmth, centered around aquamarine blue, slate, and deep cobalt alongside sandy neutrals, ochre yellow, and touches of terracotta orange.

To create a cohesive interior, we suggest pairing this wall with soft off-white or light stone on adjoining painted walls and trim. If you want to introduce deeper contrast in surrounding decor, muted navy, warm taupe, or weathered charcoal in rugs or upholstery will pick up the darker brushwork along the horizon, while warm caramel or clay accents can gently draw out the sunset-toned highlights.

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 purchasing standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a light, subtle paper structure that gives each design a refined finish on the wall.

Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, making the decorating process simple whether you are refreshing a family home or personalizing a rented space. We offer wallpaper options suited to different decorating needs and living situations, ensuring you find the right fit for your home.