Wallpaper - Blue Oceans

Our Blue Oceans wallpaper, designed by Courtney Prahl, brings a charming mixed-media character to the wall with a large crab motif constructed from intricate paper collage. Various cut swatches featuring polka dots, cursive script, typography, gingham, and delicate botanical prints are layered to build the creature’s shell and claws. Set against a pale, vintage-style lined ledger background with faint handwritten script, the design balances rich blue, navy, and teal tones with soft off-white paper texture. Made-to-measure and PVC-free, this wallpaper paper has a subtle physical structure that complements the layered paper look of the artwork.

In the room

Because the central crab collage creates a distinct focal point, we see this wall mural working exceptionally well on an accent wall where the full silhouette has room to breathe. In a coastal bathroom or cloakroom, placing our wallpaper behind a vanity mirror or alongside clean wall panelling gives the room instant character without overpowering the space. It also feels right at home in a relaxed holiday home, lake house bedroom, or playful living space, especially on an uninterrupted wall where the delicate background script and fine paper patterns remain clearly visible at eye level.

Styling it

To balance the eclectic collage aesthetic, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture relatively simple and grounded. Light, natural timber furniture or painted white cabinetry allows the blues in the wallpaper to stand out as the primary visual feature. Pairing the design with crisp white sanitaryware or unlacquered brass and blackened metal fixtures can introduce a smart nautical or contemporary edge. For textiles, simple woven cottons or muted blue accents echo the patchwork character of the crab without competing with its detailed graphic elements.

Colour combinations

The motif itself is built around a lively palette of rich blues, including deep navy, bright cerulean, soft sky blue, and vibrant teal, all resting on a muted cream and soft grey background. To complement these tones on adjacent walls or woodwork, we recommend pairing our mural wallpapers with warm off-whites, chalky soft blues, or deep maritime navies for a bolder, enveloping look. Neutral sand tones and muted pebble greys also work well to pick up the vintage warmth of the ledger paper background.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We print on PVC-free material featuring a subtle physical structure in the paper surface, and all of our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in your home.