Wallpaper - Goldfish Chillin

In this wallpaper created by Kate Jarvik Birch, a single goldfish drifts gently against a calm expanse of deep petrol blue. Painted with soft watercolor brushwork, the motif highlights luminous golden-orange scales, delicate fins, and rising bubbles that cast a clean silhouette across the pale surface below. The bold contrast between warm amber and deep aquatic blue gives the composition a modern, characterful presence on the wall. Like all our wall murals, it is made to measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

We love how this mural creates a striking focal point without overwhelming the space. Because the artwork relies on a large single subject and generous open background, it works especially well on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall where the floating goldfish and its shadow can be appreciated in full scale. In a bedroom or home office, placing it behind a low headboard or desk lets the upper bubbles and rich blue tones anchor the room. It also brings an unexpected, playful character to a bathroom or guest powder room, where the water-inspired palette naturally complements clean fixtures and tiled surfaces.

Styling it

To let the artwork remain the visual hero of the room, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture relatively streamlined and low in profile. Mid-century modern pieces, minimalist consoles, or clean-lined contemporary furniture work particularly well alongside the graphic quality of the painting. Natural, warm-toned woods like walnut or teak echo the golden tones of the fish, while matte black or dark bronze accents tie in naturally with the deep shadow on the floor of the scene.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper pairs a vivid palette of bright orange, ochre, and warm amber with a grounded backdrop of teal, deep ocean blue, and soft aqua. When decorating around it, you can echo the deep blue tones across adjacent painted walls or cabinetry for an immersive, moody look. Alternatively, pairing the mural with crisp off-white, light seafoam, or pale grey walls keeps the room light, allowing the fish to stand out with crisp clarity.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Custom production means you receive murals tailored to your room layout, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material during hanging.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined in any interior setting. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.