Wallpaper - Soaring Seagull IV

Our Soaring Seagull IV wallpaper by Becky Thorns captures a quiet coastal horizon with simple, graceful line work. A minimalist white line drawing of a seagull rests on a pale beige rock, framed by an open powder blue sky with two soft white clouds drifting above. Below the horizon, a deep navy sea grounds the lower portion of the design, balancing the airy composition above. What we particularly appreciate about this mural wallpaper is its uncluttered visual rhythm and gentle palette, which brings an open, peaceful feel to a bedroom, nursery, or living space. Like all of our wallpapers, this design is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

We find this coastal scene works exceptionally well as a feature wall behind a bed or low living room seating. Because the composition has a clear horizontal division between the dark blue sea and the pale sky, giving the design an uninterrupted wall allows the balance between the ocean and sky to show completely.

In a child's bedroom or nursery, placing the design along a main cot or reading wall creates an inviting, storybook atmosphere that feels gentle rather than busy. For a living room or summer house, positioning lower furniture against the darker lower third helps anchor the room, leaving the bird and open sky clear and visible above. The clean line work also makes this wallpaper suited to smaller rooms and family bathrooms, where the light sky helps the wall feel open and uncrowded.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with contemporary or Scandinavian interiors that celebrate clean forms and calm spaces. The light, airy quality of the artwork allows you to keep surrounding furnishings understated.

Lighter wood finishes such as ash, birch, or pale natural oak complement the pale beige rock motif without drawing attention away from the subtle line drawing. For larger textiles like bed linen, curtains, or upholstery, we suggest soft off-white, oat, or unbleached woven fabrics to keep the room feeling fresh and uncomplicated. Painted furniture in clean chalky white or muted navy also harmonises naturally with the sky and water tones.

Colour combinations

The design centres on a crisp palette of powder blue, dark navy, soft cloud white, and neutral sandy beige.

To create a cohesive scheme around the wallpaper, we would look to warm off-white or soft linen tones for adjoining walls and woodwork. If you prefer deeper contrast, painting surrounding architectural details or low cabinetry in a coordinating dark navy blue ties directly into the sea at the bottom of the mural. Soft sandy neutrals and gentle pebble greys also work nicely alongside the rock illustration to keep the overall look grounded and calm.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on the dimensions you supply for your wall. Producing wall murals to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our mural wallpapers provide flexible options tailored to homeowners and renters looking to refresh their spaces.