Wallpaper - Cruising State

Our Cruising State wallpaper captures the atmospheric energy of a rainy city night from the perspective of an evening drive. Created by Kate Jarvik Birch, the design features cars moving along wet tarmac, illuminated by vivid orange and red tail lights, glowing street signs, and blurred bokeh reflections mirrored in the rain-slicked road. Painted with expressive, painterly brushwork against deep teal and midnight blues, this mural wallpaper brings a cinematic urban mood to interior walls. Like all Wallism wallpapers, it is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of its deep nocturnal palette and bold light reflections, we see this wall mural working particularly well as a focal point in a living room, dining area, or study. The strong horizontal grounding of the vehicles and the glowing reflections in the lower half make it an interesting backdrop behind a low-profile sofa, a sideboard, or a desk. In a compact room or hallway, using the design across a main feature wall adds depth and an immersive, atmospheric feel without requiring an overly busy decorative scheme.

The interplay between rich teals, deep navy tones, and glowing amber lights responds nicely to ambient lighting. Under softer evening lamps or warm accent lighting, the orange and yellow highlights in the reflections appear to glow from within the wall.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture relatively quiet to let the expressive character of the artwork lead the space. Modern, mid-century, or industrial-inspired pieces with clean silhouettes pair naturally with the urban, painterly aesthetic.

To balance the deep blues and saturated reflections, consider incorporating darker wood finishes or matte black metal accents in shelving and furniture frames. Surrounding textiles in textured charcoal, muted petrol, or deep indigo help anchor the scene, while subtle amber or terracotta decorative accents can pick up on the glowing tail lights without overwhelming the room.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper centres on deep midnight blues, stormy teals, and soft aqua washes, contrasted by intense amber, fiery orange, bright yellow, and warm red highlights.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls and woodwork, deep navy or slate grey creates a seamless, cocooning look that extends the evening mood. If you prefer a lighter contrast, cool off-whites, muted pebble greys, or soft celadon tones provide a fresh frame that allows the saturated colours in the mural to stand out clearly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. This tailored production helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

We produce our wallpapers using PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that gives our designs a refined appearance. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer practical solutions suited to homeowners and renters alike across a variety of interior settings.