Wallpaper - Ol Blue

Our Ol Blue wallpaper features a side profile of a white horse rendered in painterly, expressive brushwork that brings a sense of motion to the wall. Created by Haley Knighten, the design sets the pale, porcelain tones of the horse against a textured backdrop of deep midnight blue and soft charcoal black. Fine detail around the eye and alert ears gives the subject distinct presence, while the visible paint texture creates an artistic, oil-painted look. Made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design offers an expressive focal point that balances graphic clarity with a classic fine-art character.

In the room

Because the horse portrait is a large, defined subject, we see this working best on an accent wall where the motif has sufficient space to be viewed from a slight distance. In a living room, it anchors the space naturally when positioned behind a sofa or along the primary wall opposite the entrance. The bold contrast between the pale horse and the deep blue background gives the room immediate depth, making it equally fitting for a quiet home study or creative studio where a single strong piece of art sets the atmosphere. In a hallway or entryway, placing it along an uninterrupted stretch allows the profile and movement of the brushstrokes to greet you without being broken up by tall storage units.

Styling it

We recommend keeping surrounding furnishings relatively clean in line to let the dramatic scale of the artwork take center stage. Low-profile seating and open-backed furniture prevent the lower part of the wall mural from feeling obscured. When introducing wood, medium to dark tones complement the depth of the dark blue background, while cool metal accents like brushed steel or iron echo the cool color temperature of the palette without competing with the painterly strokes.

Colour combinations

The design is defined by cool porcelain whites, deep navy and inky blue, grounded by charcoal black shadows. When choosing paint colors for adjacent walls and woodwork, crisp off-whites and cool greys harmonize with the horse's coat and keep the room open. For a moodier, more immersive interior, pulling the deep midnight blue or slate grey from the background onto surrounding trim and adjacent walls creates a seamless, gallery-like setting that highlights the white subject.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals are crafted to give you a reliable, beautifully fitted result in any room.