Wallpaper - Fun Sardines II Blue

Our Fun Sardines II Blue wallpaper pairs neat rows of hand-drawn sardines with a vivid, graphic blue backdrop. Designed by Becky Thorns, this motif takes inspiration from mid-century screenprint graphics and vintage food packaging, using bold lines and flat color fields to give each fish distinct character. The repeated horizontal swimming pattern creates a steady visual rhythm across the wall, while the strong pop art palette brings an immediate sense of warmth and humor. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang and make an expressive statement in modern homes.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in a kitchen or pantry where its culinary theme feels right at home. In a compact pantry, wrapping multiple walls in the repeating fish motif turns a utilitarian nook into a vibrant focal point. In a larger eat-in kitchen, we would give this wallpaper a dedicated, uninterrupted accent wall near a dining table or breakfast banquette, allowing the full horizontal repeat to flow without heavy interruption from tall cabinetry. The punchy blue tone and clean white line work provide enough graphic clarity to define an open cooking and dining area.

Styling it

Because the sardine pattern has a spirited mid-century graphic feel, we like balancing it with clean-lined furniture and simple materials. Mid-century modern teak or warm birch dining chairs bring out the vintage printmaking aesthetic without competing with the bold background. For work surfaces and shelving, quiet materials like solid white countertops, simple ceramic subway tiles, or pale painted open shelves let the wallpaper carry the decorative focus. We would keep smaller accessories minimal and functional, perhaps adding subtle stainless steel accents or simple glassware that echo the crisp, graphic lines of the motif.

Colour combinations

The dominant shade in our wallpaper is a saturated, energetic blue contrasted by crisp white and graphic linework. When introducing paint and materials around it, warm off-whites, cream, and soft buttermilk yellow on adjacent walls or cabinetry soften the high contrast of the primary blue. If you prefer a richer palette, pairing this design with deep navy millwork or mustard yellow accents creates an eclectic, retro feel that highlights the pop-art quality of the print.

About our wallpaper

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

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering reliable options whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.