Wallpaper - Stepping Stones

Our Stepping Stones wallpaper mural brings an expressive painted seascape into the home, created by artist Jeanette Vertentes. The motif captures large, textured coastal rocks sitting amidst rolling white foam and layers of ocean water in rich tones of blue, teal, and turquoise, accented with subtle hints of purple and green. Broad, visible oil-paint brushwork gives the surface a lively sense of movement, while soft sandy beiges and warm earthy browns anchor the composition against a gentle pale blue horizon. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because the composition features large rock formations along the lower foreground and an open ocean horizon above, we see this wall mural working especially well on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room. Giving the seascape a generous expanse allows the full visual journey from the crashing surf to the open water to unfold without feeling crowded.

In a vacation home or coastal-inspired living space, placing this design behind a lower sofa lets the expressive brushstrokes sit at eye level while keeping the horizon line clear. The balanced contrast between the deep ocean blues and the grounded earthy tones makes it easy to introduce drama into a room while maintaining a tranquil, scenic backdrop.

Styling it

We recommend letting the painterly movement of the wallpaper remain the clear focal point of the space. Surrounding the design with low-profile furniture in clean, unembellished silhouettes prevents visual competition with the dynamic brushstrokes.

To complement the coastal theme, we would pair the mural with warm, natural wood tones such as light ash, bleached oak, or woven rush textures that echo the sandy undertones in the rocks. Keeping surrounding textiles simple and textured rather than patterned allows the rich variations in the painted sea to take center stage.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on deep ocean blues, turquoise, and teal, contrasted with earthy browns, warm sandy beiges, and soft foam whites.

To build a cohesive room around this design, we suggest pulling the paler sand and warm white tones onto adjacent walls and architectural trim to keep the space feeling open and airy. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, drawing out the deeper teal or navy from the water for larger painted cabinetry or upholstery creates a striking dialogue with the artwork.

About our wallpaper

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

All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on a paper that features a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to a variety of homes and living situations.