Wallpaper - Sunset Reflections on Water

An abstract interpretation of evening light moving across water, our Sunset Reflections on Water wallpaper brings together sweeping bands of teal, soft pink, deep purple, and warm orange. Created by Kate Jarvik Birch, the design pairs fluid, painterly ribbons with scattered bright yellow points that echo the visual rhythm of light dancing across a shimmering surface. What we particularly appreciate is how the bold, sweeping movement carries energy without overwhelming a room. Printed as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural with a subtle paper structure, it makes a distinctive focal point for living rooms, bedrooms, and creative residential spaces.

In the room

Because the composition relies on broad, horizontal waves of colour and continuous movement, we like giving this design a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full sweep of the motif can unfold. In a living room, it works naturally behind a low sofa, allowing the upper rhythm of orange and pink to remain visible while grounding the space in cooler teal tones.

In a bedroom, we see this working well as an accent wall behind the bedhead, where the blend of cool water tones and warm sunset hues introduces a calm yet expressive presence. The design also translates beautifully into a dedicated meditation room or study. Rather than wrapping all four walls, we suggest letting it anchor one prominent surface, ensuring the fluid motion remains balanced against the rest of the interior.

Styling it

To let the artwork take centre stage, we would pair our mural wallpapers with understated, low-profile furniture that respects the horizontal lines of the composition. Mid-century modern or retro 70s revival silhouettes with gently curved edges echo the fluid forms within the print without competing for visual weight.

When it comes to materials, warm-toned woods like teak or walnut provide an earthy balance to the cooler teal and violet passages. Keeping surrounding upholstery and textiles relatively neutral helps ground the rich palette, allowing the glowing highlights and deep tones of our wall murals to set the visual tone for the entire room.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a rich interplay between deep teal, delicate pink, rich purple, warm orange, and flecks of luminous yellow. Because the palette already balances warm and cool temperatures, it offers plenty of directions for surrounding surfaces.

To enhance the warmth of the motif, we suggest pairing adjacent walls with soft terracotta, muted apricot, or warm plaster tones that draw out the orange and pink accents. If you prefer a cooler, more grounded atmosphere, a deep slate blue, petrol teal, or balanced neutral off-white on woodwork and skirting will allow the vibrant colours in our wallpapers to stand out cleanly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper surface. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer flexible decorating options suited to different homes, living situations, and rooms.