Wallpaper - Keeping It Cool

Our Keeping It Cool wallpaper by Art Balitskiy brings an eclectic mix of stylish, anthropomorphic brown bears to the wall in a detailed ink-drawing style. Set against a textured off-white background, each bear showcases its own distinct personality and outfit, ranging from vintage tailored suits, trench coats, and monocles to skateboards, surfboards, and casual streetwear. The crosshatched linework and balanced lineup give the design a graphic, quirky character with plenty of visual humour. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this wallpaper makes an expressive statement while keeping the overall composition light and orderly.

In the room

We love how this design brings immediate character to spaces that can handle a bit of wit. In a teenage room or a creative art studio, we would give it a main wall where the individual figures have room to be appreciated in detail. Because the characters are arranged in clean rows across a pale backdrop, the repeat has an open, uncluttered rhythm that works brilliantly on a feature wall behind a desk or low shelving without overwhelming the room. In a lively playroom, the playful narrative keeps the wall engaging and fun. We recommend keeping taller furniture away from the centre of the wall so the full variety of characters remains on display.

Styling it

To balance the graphic detail and quirky mood of our mural wallpapers, we suggest pairing the design with contemporary furniture that features clean, uncomplicated lines. Smooth painted finishes, casual modern storage, or warm wood elements like light birch or ash let the artwork take centre stage without visual clutter.

For surrounding accents, you can easily pull inspiration from the bears' eclectic wardrobe. A vibrant emerald green desk lamp, a deep navy beanbag, or rust-coloured cushions create a playful, collected feel that echoes the varied clothing in the pattern. Keeping large floor coverings relatively neutral helps anchor the room while letting the illustrated characters supply the personality.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is grounded by warm brown tones in the bears' fur and a clean off-white background, accented by a diverse mix of clothing shades including deep navy, forest green, warm cream, rust, and subtle hints of sky blue and burgundy.

When painting adjoining walls or woodwork, we recommend echoing these tones for a cohesive look. A warm off-white or soft linen grey keeps the room feeling spacious and bright, while a rich muted navy or olive green on surrounding walls creates an intimate, cocooning atmosphere that frames the design beautifully.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Produced using PVC-free materials, the wallpaper paper features a subtle surface structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, Wallism offers practical wallpaper options suited to homeowners and renters alike.