Wallpaper - Ballet Break

Our Ballet Break wallpaper, created by Aimee Del Valle, captures a quiet moment of rest in expressive watercolor strokes. The composition focuses on the seated figure of a ballerina seen from behind, framed by fluid washes of slate blue, soft dusky mauve, and crisp white. What we particularly like is the balance between the precise form of the bodice and the sweeping, translucent layers of the skirt spreading across the lower half. Printed to your exact dimensions, our PVC-free wallpapers feature a subtle paper texture that complements the artistic brushwork of the design.

In the room

Because the motif is anchored around a single large-scale painted figure with delicate, dissolving washes at the edges, we see this working best as a dedicated feature wall. In a bedroom, placing the design directly behind the bed headboard gives the room a tranquil focal point while keeping the surrounding space serene. It also works beautifully in an art studio or a quiet living room setting where the artwork has room to breathe. We would give it an uninterrupted wall where the full sweep of the tutu and the soft background washes remain completely visible rather than hidden behind high bookcases or bulky wardrobes.

Styling it

To let the watercolor painting take center stage, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with furniture that has clean, elegant silhouettes and understated finishes. Low-profile seating or an upholstered bed frame in a soft neutral linen works particularly well against the airy background. Painted wooden furniture in soft off-white or muted grey echoes the gentle quality of the brushstrokes without competing with the darker slate blues. You can bring in subtle contrast with slender dark metal accents or a vintage-inspired mirror to nod to the classic Regency and balletic influence of the piece.

Colour combinations

The design is built upon cool slate blue tones, dusky mauve washes, warm hair tones, and an open white base. When decorating around this wallpaper, pulling the softest pale slate or a tinted grey-white onto adjacent painted walls helps the mural feel integrated into the room. For upholstery or larger textiles, muted indigo, charcoal, or washed taupe ground the lighter areas of the painting. If you want to introduce a touch of warmth, soft dusty rose or pale plaster accents complement the subtle pinkish undertones drifting through the watercolor wash.

About our wallpaper

Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Produced without PVC, our wallpapers have a subtle physical structure in the paper that gives them an authentic finish. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a simple way to bring large-scale art into your home.