Wallpaper - Animal Life

Created by James Wiens, our Animal Life wallpaper captures a sunlit beach scene painted with a painterly, retro feel. A classic turquoise camper van sits on the sand beside leaning surfboards, a striped beach towel, a yellow parasol, and two playful dogs sharing a tennis ball. Broad brushstrokes and soft coastal light give the artwork a relaxed, nostalgic character, grounded in tones of aquamarine blue, sandy beige, warm peach, and sunny yellow. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this mural wallpaper is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

Because the motif is composed as a wide, scenic narrative, we think this design works best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full seaside scene can unfold across the room. In a family playroom or a coastal holiday home, the cheerful energy and friendly dogs bring an immediate sense of warmth and playfulness to the space.

To keep the storytelling visible, we suggest placing this design on a wall with lower furniture, such as behind a low storage bench or along an open play area, rather than hiding the camper van or beach details behind tall wardrobes or bookcases. In rooms with plenty of natural daylight, the soft clouds and sunlit aquamarine tones feel especially airy and open.

Styling it

The 1970s surf culture and relaxed coastal theme make this design easy to style alongside simple, laid-back furnishings. We would pair it with light, casual pieces that echo the outdoor, sun-drenched feel without competing with the detailed scene.

• Natural materials such as light oak, birch, or rattan furniture sit naturally alongside the sandy tones and casual camper aesthetic.
• Low-profile seating and unpretentious canvas or washed linen soft furnishings help maintain the relaxed holiday vibe.
• Decorative accents in soft terracotta, warm peach, or sunny yellow can gently pick up on the parasol, surfboard, and beach blanket details.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper draws from a bright coastal palette led by aquamarine blue, sandy cream, and sky blue, balanced by accents of soft orange, sunny yellow, and warm golden brown.

When choosing paint colours for surrounding walls and woodwork, soft off-whites and sandy creams provide a quiet, harmonious backdrop that lets the mural carry the visual focus. If you prefer to introduce more colour into the room, a muted sea-glass blue or a pale peach drawn from the surfboards and towel will tie the wider space together naturally.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wall murals tailored to your specific wall dimensions. Ordering to your exact measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer flexible options to suit different homes and decorating projects.