Wallpaper - Going Coastal I

Created by Yvette St. Amant, our Going Coastal I wallpaper pairs hand-drawn maritime charm with clean coastal geometry. The design centres on two crossed canoe paddles detailed with fine cross-hatching and chevron patterning in deep navy, set against vertical watercolor-style stripes in soft baby blue and crisp white. The washed tonal rhythm in the background softens the graphic structure of the crossed oars, giving the artwork a relaxed, seaside feel. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made to measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the motif carries a strong focal point with its crossed paddles and vertical stripe backdrop, we see this working particularly well as an accent wall in a vacation home, lake house, or poolhouse. In a bathroom or powder room, the vertical stripes help draw the eye upward, giving smaller or narrower spaces a lighter, more open visual feel. We recommend placing the central paddles on an uninterrupted wall section, such as above low panelling, a console table, or a low vanity, where the crossed lines remain clearly visible without being bisected by tall furniture.

Styling it

To complement the New England and maritime character of the design, we would lean into classic coastal and traditional touches. Crisp white painted woodwork, such as wainscoting or beadboard, creates a natural architectural frame beneath the wallpaper. Natural light-toned wood accents, weathered driftwood tones, or woven textures like seagrass and rattan introduce warmth that balances the cool blue palette without competing with the graphic line work of the paddles.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built around a palette of soft baby blue, deep navy, and crisp white. When choosing surrounding paints and decor, we suggest keeping adjacent surfaces light and fresh. Clean off-whites, soft pale greys, or deeper navy accents for painted cabinets or trim work beautifully to mirror the tones within the oars, while warm sandy neutrals help ground the cool blues.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on the dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material. Our designs are produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, crafted to be straightforward and simple to hang in any home.