Wallpaper - By the Sea

In our By the Sea wallpaper, created by Haley Knighten, fluid painted brushstrokes bring the rhythmic movement of coastal waters into the room. Sweeping layers of deep blue, teal, and soft white suggest rolling surf, while light blue and pale gray tones blend upward toward an open horizon line. The composition carries the expressive quality of an oil painting, with visible brushwork that gives the motif its depth and artistic character. Like all our wallpapers, this design is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the motif draws the eye horizontally across the painted water and sky, we see this working particularly well on a wider uninterrupted wall in a living room, dining room, or behind a bed. The sweeping scale of the waves feels expansive, making it a great focal point for an accent wall where you want to introduce color without overwhelming the layout. In a home office, study, or reading space, the cool coastal palette provides a tranquil backdrop that anchors the room without demanding constant visual attention. Generous daylight highlights the subtle tonal shifts between the deep teals and lighter sky grays.

Styling it

We recommend letting the painterly movement of the wall mural take center stage by pairing it with simple, grounded furnishings.

• Select furniture with clean, contemporary profiles, such as low-slung seating or minimalist shelving, to keep sightlines clear across the horizon.
• Introduce warm wood tones like natural oak, ash, or light walnut to balance the cool blues and bring an organic modern warmth to the space.
• Opt for understated textured textiles in cream, sand, or off-white to complement the froth and crests of the painted waves.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper centers on a rich ocean palette of deep blues, dark teal, and crisp white accents, transitioning into pale sky blues and cool soft grays along the top. When styling the surrounding walls, trim, or major furniture pieces, we suggest pairing these mural wallpapers with warm whites, pale sand, or muted greige to soften the cool tones. For a more dramatic and immersive look, dark charcoal, deep navy, or slate blue woodwork will echo the deeper layers in the lower half of the design.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on high-grade, PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer reliable decorating solutions suited to both homeowners and renters.