Wallpaper - Seaside Fish Red

Designed by Anne Tavoletti, our Seaside Fish Red wallpaper pairs simple painted-looking line illustrations of swimming fish with a warm, earthy terracotta rust background. The white line motifs swim horizontally across the wall in an alternating rhythm, giving the pattern a playful, relaxed coastal character without feeling cluttered. What we particularly like is the expressive, hand-drawn look of the brushwork, which softens the graphic repeat and brings a friendly, casual warmth to the surface. Our custom wallpapers are made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the fish motif has a clear horizontal direction and an open, rhythmic repeat, we see this working beautifully in a powder room, kitchen, dining room, or a children's bedroom. In a smaller room like a powder room or guest bathroom, running the pattern across all four walls creates a charming, enveloping space that feels full of character. In a kitchen or dining area, we would place this design along an accent wall or above wainscoting where the horizontal flow naturally complements counter lines and dining furniture. It also feels right at home in a summer house or lake house bedroom, where the motif brings a breezy, relaxed mood to the wall behind a bed.

Styling it

We like pairing this wallpaper with light, natural finishes and uncomplicated furniture silhouettes. Light oak, natural pine, or white-painted wood pieces keep the focus on the rhythmic terracotta pattern while maintaining a bright, casual atmosphere. For surrounding materials, textured textiles in unbleached cotton or washed linen alongside simple glazed ceramics or matte white fixtures complement the artisan, hand-rendered feel of the brush lines.

Colour combinations

The palette is built around two key tones: an earthy terracotta rust ground and crisp chalk-white linework. To complement the wallpaper, soft off-white, warm cream, or pale biscuit on surrounding trim and ceilings keeps the contrast fresh and balanced. If you want to introduce deeper contrasts, rich warm woods or muted slate blue accents pair naturally with the terracotta base.

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 and mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.