Wallpaper - Ticking Awning Stripes, Baby Blue

Our Ticking Awning Stripes, Baby Blue wallpaper by RNM Arts pairs broad awning bands with fine ticking details across a soft cream and dusty sky-blue palette. Subtle crosshatch textures and delicate speckles give the vertical stripes a relaxed, woven-looking character that feels timeless rather than rigid. We make all our wallpapers to order, tailored to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

Vertical striping naturally guides the eye upward, making this design a practical choice for rooms with standard ceiling heights or compact proportions. In a nursery, child's bedroom or guest room, the gentle contrast between baby blue and warm cream creates an inviting, balanced atmosphere across all four walls. We also see this working exceptionally well in hallways, cloakrooms, or utility spaces where the orderly rhythm brings structure without overwhelming narrow wall areas.

For wider bedrooms or living areas, our wall murals can serve as a charming accent wall behind a bedhead or a tailored sofa. The repeating ticking lines break up the broader blue stripes, ensuring the pattern remains visually engaging even when viewed up close. In spaces with ample morning daylight, the speckled details and warm undertones of the cream background show with lovely clarity.

Styling it

The textile-inspired character of this pattern lends itself naturally to classic, country, or coastal interior schemes. We would pair it with painted timber furniture in warm off-whites, dove grey, or soft muted blues to complement the stripe without competing with it. Lighter natural woods also sit comfortably alongside the pale backdrop, grounding the design with warmth.

Natural woven floor coverings such as sisal or jute work well underfoot, adding gentle texture that echoes the speckled, woven-look background. For curtains and upholstery, simple unpatterned fabrics keep the space calm and let the mural wallpapers carry the decorative pattern. Keeping surrounding decorative hardware in classic aged brass or matte black provides a crisp finishing touch.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on soft baby blue stripes against an ivory, cream-toned backdrop with fine speckled detailing. To build a cohesive room around it, we suggest taking cues from these core tones. Trim, coving, and skirting boards look beautiful in soft antique white or pale cream, maintaining a gentle transition from wall to woodwork.

If you want to introduce subtle contrast through surrounding painted walls or furniture, deeper slate blue, muted navy, soft pebble grey, or gentle sage green integrate naturally with the blue bands. Warm neutral textiles in oat, biscuit, or ecru also harmonise effortlessly with the backdrop.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every order is produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, designed to be easy and straightforward to hang.

Wallism offers wallpaper options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations, including homeowners and those living in rented accommodation. With different application characteristics available, we make it simple to find a solution tailored to your space.