Wallpaper - Rough Day

Our Rough Day wallpaper brings the dynamic energy of an expressive ocean seascape directly into your room. Created by Jeanette Vertentes, this painterly design captures crashing waves in vivid tones of deep blue, turquoise, and frothy white, set against a rich coastal sky brushed with purple, soft orange, and pink. Dark green and earthy brown tones ground the distant horizon, giving the expansive water a distinct sense of depth. Each custom wallpaper is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, making it straightforward to hang while transforming an accent wall with genuine artistic movement.

In the room

Because the motif carries bold brushstrokes and strong horizontal momentum, we find this wall mural works exceptionally well on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room or dining room. The broad scale of the crashing waves needs room to stretch, allowing the full composition of the coastline and sky to unfold without being cut off by tall cabinetry or heavy architectural breaks. In a bedroom, placing this design behind a headboard anchors the room with a vibrant coastal atmosphere, while in a home office or study, the rich play between cool sea blues and warm sunrise tones provides an inspiring backdrop behind a desk. For hallways and staircases, the expressive strokes create an engaging sense of direction as you move through the space.

Styling it

To balance the lively brushwork and rich colors of this mural wallpaper, we suggest keeping the surrounding furniture clean-lined and relatively understated.

• Pair the deep ocean tones with warm, natural wood furniture such as oak or teak to echo the earthy shoreline accents in the painting.
• Bring in simple linen textiles or smooth woven rugs in muted sand and off-white shades to allow the dramatic sea foam and skies to remain the visual center of attention.
• Incorporate subtle matte black or brushed metal light fixtures that provide crisp, modern definition against the freeform brushstrokes.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper features a complex and lively palette centered on deep blues, seafoam turquoise, crisp white foam, and a sky washed in shades of purple, soft pink, and muted orange, anchored by dark green and earthy browns along the shore.

When choosing paint colors for adjacent walls or trim, we recommend picking up on the softer tones within the sky, such as a pale warm blush, dusty twilight blue, or a sandy off-white. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping space, drawing out the deeper navy or coastal slate tones on surrounding woodwork creates a cohesive, grounded look that highlights the brighter crests of the waves.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared to standard wallpaper rolls.

Every mural is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical paper structure, offering a reliable finish that is simple and straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options designed to suit different interior spaces, helping homeowners and renters alike achieve a distinct, considered look on their walls.