Wallpaper - Surf Bus no.1

Our Surf Bus no.1 wallpaper brings an easygoing retro mood to a wall with its vintage camper van, mounted surfboard, radiant corner sun, and soaring birds. Designed by Carrie Cantwell, the illustration features warm brick red, sunny yellow, and coastal blue shades rendered with a soft, watercolour-inspired look against a crisp, clean white ground. The balanced composition and cheerful 1970s character make this design an inviting focal point, especially in spaces meant for creativity and play. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working naturally in a playroom, a child’s bedroom, or a teenage room where a playful, adventurous theme feels right at home. Because the main illustration is neatly anchored on an open white backdrop, we recommend placing it on a primary feature wall, such as behind a bed, alongside a play table, or across the main open wall of a holiday home bedroom. The surrounding negative space keeps the room feeling light and uncluttered, allowing the vibrant colours of the van and sun to stand out without competing with everyday storage or wall shelving.

Styling it

To complement the relaxed 1970s surf aesthetic, we would pair this wallpaper with light, warm wood furniture such as pine, birch, or natural ash. The organic tones in the wood effortlessly ground the brick red and golden yellow hues of the illustration.

For textiles and accents, keeping accessories simple and tactile allows the artwork to remain the hero. We suggest layering plain cotton or washed canvas cushions in neutral oatmeal, accompanied by subtle touches of denim blue or mustard to echo the palette of the van. The clean backdrop also pairs well with simple open wire baskets, woven rattan toy boxes, or minimal white shelving that keeps the wall area feeling breezy.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper features rich brick red, golden yellow, ocean blue, and soft sky tones set against a clean white ground. When decorating around it, we like matching adjacent walls with warm off-white or soft linen shades to keep the overall atmosphere bright and unified. If you prefer more colour in the wider room, surrounding accents in muted terracotta, warm mustard, or denim blue will subtly pick up the shades from the camper van while keeping the scheme cohesive.

About our wallpaper

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

All our wall murals and mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible decorating solutions for homeowners and renters alike.