Wallpaper - The Octopus Beast

Our The Octopus Beast wallpaper brings a dramatic maritime scene to life with a giant red octopus wrapping its long tentacles around a wooden vessel amid a turbulent sea. Created by Wai Collective, this watercolor-inspired illustration captures intense movement through crashing waves, dark storm clouds, and bright flashes of lightning. The rich charcoal greys and deep oceanic blues create a stormy atmosphere where the vivid red tones of the creature take center stage. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it simple to hang.

In the room

Because of its rich storytelling and bold focal point, we see this mural wallpaper working particularly well on an accent wall in a den, a teenage room, or a dedicated hobby room and playroom. The high-contrast, dramatic composition benefits from being placed on an uninterrupted wall where the full scale of the creature and ship can unfold without being cut off by tall bookcases or bulky wardrobes. In a room with lower natural light or softer evening lamps, the dark sea and sky deepen, letting the lightning and the warm reds of the octopus emerge as the clear centerpiece.

Styling it

To balance the dramatic narrative and strong motion across the wall, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture straightforward and grounded. Darker wood tones such as walnut or stained timber sit naturally alongside the maritime theme without competing with the illustration. Pairing the mural with understated upholstery in deep charcoal or midnight tones lets the artwork command attention, while small touches of antique brass or patinated iron tie in nicely with the historic ship aesthetic.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper palette revolves around stormy charcoal grey, ocean navy, crisp white lightning, and the intense burnt red of the octopus. For adjacent painted walls, a deep slate or muted navy extends the atmospheric depth of the seascape. If you prefer a lighter contrast, a cool, stony off-white drawn from the cresting waves keeps the room bright while anchoring focus entirely on the mural.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds character to the surface. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters looking to bring distinctive design into their space.