Wallpaper - Sleeping Hippo

Our Sleeping Hippo wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, features a peaceful blue hippo resting on a soft beige background with its eyes gently closed. Subtle line detailing along the body adds visual character, while small green tufts of grass and delicate light blue shading ground the composition with an organic, mid-century graphic feel. The generous negative space and restrained earthy palette create a grounded, soothing presence on the wall. Made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings a quiet storybook charm to children's spaces.

In the room

We designed this mural wallpaper to bring a calm, unhurried focal point to a nursery, toddler room, or children's bedroom. Because the sleeping hippo forms a distinct, low-set focal point surrounded by open beige background, we especially like placing it on a wider wall behind a crib, low toddler bed, or reading nook. In a playroom, it anchors the space without feeling overwhelming or overly busy, leaving plenty of visual breathing room for everyday play. If you are decorating a family bathroom or a quiet guest bedroom, the gentle blue and neutral stone tones sit naturally alongside clean architectural lines.

Styling it

To complement the flat graphic illustration and 1950s-inspired feel, we recommend pairing the wallpaper with simple, organic modern furniture. Low-profile pieces in warm, light-toned woods such as birch, ash, or natural pine harmonize effortlessly with the soft beige background.

For textiles and surrounding accents, keep materials tactile and relaxed with unbleached cottons, textured wool rugs, and muted sage or sky-blue bedding. Avoiding high-contrast, brightly saturated accessories allows the gentle character of the illustration to remain the primary focus of the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built around a gentle stone-blue focal subject resting on an earthy, soft beige background, accented with touches of light sky blue and soft green.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or trim, we suggest pulling directly from these earthy undertones. Warm oatmeals, muted almond whites, and soft chamois tones extend the background colour seamlessly across the rest of the room. If you prefer a subtle contrast, a dusty eucalyptus green or a pale, slate-leaning blue on built-in shelving or baseboards echoes the smaller details of the illustration without competing for attention.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We print exclusively on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure that gives each motif depth and warmth.

Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, whether you are creating an accent wall in a nursery or redecorating a family bedroom. We offer options tailored to different homes and living situations, making it simple to transform your interior with confidence.