Wallpaper - Wandering Whales, Teal

Our Wandering Whales wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, brings a playful rhythm to the wall with stylized swimming whales and soft water spouts. The graphic forms feature clean curves with a screenprint-inspired character, creating an orderly yet cheerful repeat across a muted backdrop. The balance of navy blue tones and soft grey gives the marine motif a gentle, grounded presence that works across a variety of spaces. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to your dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in children's rooms, nurseries, and playrooms where the repeating swimming pattern adds charm without overwhelming the space. Because the spacing between the whales is balanced and rhythmic, it sits comfortably on a primary feature wall behind a cot or low bed, but it also carries nicely across all four walls in a dedicated play area. The muted background keeps the overall contrast moderate, making it equally fitting for a relaxed family bathroom or a guest space in a coastal home. In rooms with lower furniture, more of the swimming repeat remains visible, letting the story of the motif unfold naturally along the length of the wall.

Styling it

To complement the retro, graphic feel of the motif, we suggest pairing this design with mid-toned woods or clean, painted white furniture. Simple, rounded silhouettes in shelving or seating echo the gentle arcs of the whales nicely. We would keep large surrounding textiles relatively quiet, leaning into natural woven rugs or plain woven fabrics rather than competing patterned prints. Incorporating simple ceramic accents or light painted woodwork helps keep the room grounded and allows the mural wallpapers to serve as the clear focal point.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centers around deep navy blue, soft teal accents, and warm cream details set against a calming grey ground. Around it, we like combining the pattern with crisp off-white or soft pebble grey on adjacent walls and baseboards to keep the room light and cohesive. For a slightly richer palette, deep ocean blues or slate tones on cabinetry and doors pick up the navy figures in the pattern, while muted earthy sand tones introduce a natural balance.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang. We offer options tailored to different living situations, giving both homeowners and renters practical ways to transform their spaces.