Wallpaper - Atomic Paint, Pastel

In this abstract wallpaper by Irina Chikati, soft powder blue and mauve brushstrokes drift across a pale, light backdrop in layered, translucent washes. Flowing curves meet balanced rectangular shapes to create a modernist collage feel, giving the surface a sense of gentle motion and depth. The painted-looking textures and restrained pastel tones make this one of our subtler wall murals, bringing an artistic presence to an interior without overwhelming the room. Like all of our wallpapers, this design is custom made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions and produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in a bedroom, living room, or dedicated home office where you want an open, calm visual atmosphere. Because the composition balances broad wave-like forms with finer, semi-transparent layers, giving the wallpaper a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall allows the full movement of the collage to unfold. In a larger living room or open dining room, it serves naturally as a contemporary feature wall behind a low sofa or credenza, grounding the seating zone while maintaining an airy feel. For smaller spaces such as a dressing room, study, or guest room, the light background prevents the pattern from feeling heavy, making it easy to introduce expressive art without crowding the room visually.

Styling it

To complement the painterly character and fluid geometry of this design, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined contemporary or organic modern furniture. Low-profile pieces with curved silhouettes echo the sweeping arches in the motif, while streamlined forms keep the overall space feeling open.

When introducing materials, light or natural wood tones like ash or pale oak sit comfortably alongside the soft pastel palette. Upholstery in textured neutral weaves or smooth matte finishes adds quiet depth without competing with the layered watercolor-like washes on the wall. Keeping surrounding accessories relatively minimal allows the mural wallpapers to act as the primary visual focus in the space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper itself features a delicate balance of powder blue, soft mauve, and muted blush against a warm, pale neutral ground.

To build a cohesive room scheme around our design, we recommend looking to soft off-whites, chalky stone, or muted light grey for adjacent walls and painted woodwork. These pale neutrals keep the overall atmosphere luminous and cohesive. If you want to introduce subtle contrast, dusty navy, slate blue, or deep plum accents in smaller furnishings or textiles will pick up on the darker brushstrokes in the motif without overpowering the gentle pastel harmony.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds to the visual depth of the design. Engineered to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options tailored to different interior needs, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.