Wallpaper - Under the Surface White

Our Under the Surface White wallpaper brings an intricately illustrated underwater world to life, combining vintage scientific illustration aesthetics with soft, atmospheric water ripples across a pale backdrop. Designed by Haitham, the composition features a rich variety of sea life, including spotted rays, ornate fish, sea fans, corals, and trailing jellyfish rendered with detailed line work and warm, earthy hues. What we particularly appreciate about this design is how the individual marine elements float gracefully against the horizontal water wash effect, creating a captivating sense of depth and movement. Like all our wall murals, it is made to measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper texture.

In the room

This design works wonderfully in a powder room, bathroom, or living room where you want to introduce a touch of whimsical curiosity. In a powder room or compact entryway, wrapping the walls in these mural wallpapers creates an immersive, jewel-box atmosphere where guests can discover the fine details up close. For a larger living room or home study, we suggest giving the wallpaper a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall behind a low sofa or desk. This allows the various marine specimens and branching corals to be appreciated without being heavily obstructed by tall furniture.

Styling it

To complement the archival, natural-history character of the motif, we would pair this design with warm wood tones and understated furnishings that let the intricate illustrations take center stage.

• Lean into classic or eclectic interior styling with vintage timber furniture, such as a mid-toned walnut credenza or an antique mahogany desk.
• Introduce understated brass or antique bronze hardware and lighting fixtures, which mirror the warm ochre, coral, and terracotta details within the pattern.
• Balance the detailed artwork by keeping larger upholstery and floor coverings in quiet, neutral textures like cream wool or soft ecru.

Colour combinations

The pattern features a palette of emerald green, terracotta, warm coral, ochre, and deep charcoal swimming against a pale, warm grey-white background. For surrounding walls, trim, or cabinetry, we recommend pulling out the muted off-white tones of the background for a cohesive and airy feel. If you prefer a richer contrast, deep emerald greens or warm earthy terracottas borrowed directly from the corals and fish create a striking, tailored connection to the wallpaper.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure according to your wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving each print a refined finish. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, making it easy to transform your interior with confidence.