Wallpaper - Looking at Gray

Designed by Melissa Averinos, our Looking at Gray wallpaper brings together an expressive cast of illustrated characters, including monkeys, owls, rabbits, narwhals, and mermaids against a calm pebble gray background. The bold black ink-drawn outlines and playful patterned fills give the motif a spontaneous, sketchbook-like charm while maintaining a balanced, all-over repeat. The monochrome palette of soft gray, crisp white, and deep charcoal keeps the character-rich design grounded and versatile. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure to your specific wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We love this design in spaces where imagination and play take center stage. In a nursery, toddler room, or children's bedroom, the lively illustrated figures offer plenty of visual interest at eye level without overwhelming the room with loud colors. Because the palette relies on soft pebble gray and black-and-white linework, the pattern sits comfortably across all four walls of a playroom or nursery just as easily as it works on a dedicated feature wall behind a crib or low bookshelf. In a family bathroom or creative play nook, the repeating composition adds an energetic focal point that feels both whimsical and visually controlled.

Styling it

When decorating around this wallpaper, we suggest keeping larger furnishings clean and grounded to let the illustrated artwork take the lead. Simple white painted storage units, modern cot beds, or rounded light-toned timber pieces pair naturally with the soft gray backdrop without competing for attention.

To bring warmth and balance to the room, consider introducing tactile elements in sunny mustard, terracotta, or muted olive through soft cushions, throws, or a low-pile woven rug. The neutral foundation of the mural wallpapers means you can easily rotate colorful toys, bedding, and decorative accents over time while keeping the room feeling cohesive and calm.

Colour combinations

The foundation of our design combines a soft, neutral pebble gray ground with stark white shapes and bold black ink detailing. Because the wallpaper itself is strictly monochromatic and neutral, it acts as an exceptionally versatile base for your surrounding interior palette.

We particularly like pairing this design with off-white or soft warm gray painted trim and adjacent walls to keep the atmosphere light and airy. If you want to introduce more depth, surrounding accents in charcoal or slate will echo the dark linework, while accent colors like mustard yellow, dusty blue, forest green, or soft terracotta bring a playful burst of warmth to the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order specifically to your measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to purchasing standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, Wallism offers practical wallpaper options suited to different homes, decorative needs, and living situations.