Wallpaper - Sails Away

Our Sails Away wallpaper, created by Chris Paschke, brings the movement of open water indoors with an expressive watercolor seascape. A fleet of sailboats cuts across rolling ocean waves, their billowing white sails rendered with painterly brushwork against layers of sky blue, deep marine, and soft seafoam tones. The horizontal composition creates a serene sense of depth and coastal rhythm across the wall. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design is straightforward to hang and adds an airy maritime feel to the room.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full horizontal flow of the sailboats and sea can unfold naturally. In a living room or vacation home, placing this design behind a low-profile sofa gives the impression of looking out toward open water without interrupting the sails.

Because the main composition sits across the lower and middle portions of the mural, it also suits bedrooms where a headboard sits below the line of the boats. In a tranquil guest room or reading nook, the gentle gradation from deep blue water to a pale sky provides visual interest while keeping the surrounding space feeling open and calm.

Styling it

To let the dynamic water and white sails take centre stage, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture clean-lined and understated:

• Pair the wallpaper with light wood tones, such as pale ash or bleached oak, to echo the relaxed coastal atmosphere without overwhelming the palette.
• Introduce soft, natural textiles in unbleached linen or off-white wool on sofas, bedding, or curtains to connect with the crisp white sails in the artwork.
• Add understated accents in brushed nickel, matte silver, or soft ceramic to complement the cool blue undertones of the sea.

Colour combinations

The palette in our design centers on a rich range of blues, from deep navy and denim in the foreground waves to breezy sky blue and soft greyish whites in the sails and horizon.

When choosing colors for adjoining walls and trim, a crisp chalk white or a soft, muted grey will highlight the brightness of the sails. If you prefer a more enveloping look, bringing a pale coastal blue or a gentle slate paint to adjacent surfaces creates a cohesive, serene backdrop that draws out the subtle tonal shifts in the watercolor wash.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on the dimensions of your specific wall. Producing each piece to order helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared to standard rolls.

Every mural is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that gives the finished surface a refined feel. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer an accessible way to transform living spaces, whether you are decorating a family home, a rental property, or a lakeside retreat.