Wallpaper - Ocean Hues I

Our Ocean Hues I wallpaper, designed by Kathy Ferguson, brings together an abstract collage of horizontal bands layered with mixed textures, patterns, and cool coastal tones. Soft sage greens, sea blues, lilac, and pale cream strips interact through watercolour washes, fine linework, organic pebble shapes, and graphic dashes. What we particularly like is how the horizontal arrangement gives the composition an expansive, rhythmic flow while retaining the charm of hand-assembled paper collage. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of its strong horizontal composition, we see this design working beautifully on a wider uninterrupted wall where the full breadth of the layered strips can stretch out. In a living room, placing it behind a low-backed sofa allows the varied textures and lighter cream bands to remain visible and anchor the space.

It also translates well to a calm bedroom setting behind the headboard or in a bright home office where the layered blues, greens, and soft purples create an engaging, contemplative backdrop. In rooms with ample natural daylight, the subtle transitions between watercolour washes and crisper graphic details become especially rewarding to look at.

Styling it

To let the multi-layered character of the design lead the room, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture shapes relatively simple and streamlined. Low-profile pieces with clean horizontal lines complement the structure of the pattern without competing with it.

Lighter wood finishes, such as ash or pale birch, harmonise naturally with the paper's soft cream and pastel undertones. For seating and larger upholstered items, smooth fabrics in muted navy, soft teal, or neutral oatmeal ground the space while allowing the artwork on the wall to remain the focal point.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on cool ocean blues, deep teal, moss and sage green, complemented by lilac, mauve, and creamy off-white.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls and trim, an off-white with warm neutral undertones keeps the overall feel light and open. Alternatively, pulling a muted slate blue or dusty sage from the design onto surrounding woodwork creates a cohesive, considered finish that frames the mural wallpapers naturally.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. This bespoke approach helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls.

Our wall murals are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that lends depth to every design. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options suited to homeowners and renters alike.