Wallpaper - Where is the Tide

Our Where is the Tide wallpaper, created by Julia Purinton, captures the quiet atmosphere of an open horizon where sky, sea, and shoreline blend together. Broad, visible brushstrokes and soft layered washes in powder blue, off-white, sandy ochre, and muted seafoam give the impression of an expansive coastal landscape seen through shifting light. What we particularly like is how the horizontal division gives a room a gentle sense of depth without overwhelming the space with rigid detail. Like all our wallpapers, this mural design is custom made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

The open horizon line makes Where is the Tide especially well suited to spaces where you want to foster an airy, tranquil mood. In a bedroom, we like positioning this design directly behind the bed headboard, allowing the lighter cloud-like tones across the upper section to lift the wall while the grounded sandy tones anchor the lower half. It also works beautifully in a meditation room or quiet sitting area, where the uncluttered composition and fluid painterly brushwork provide a peaceful visual focus. Because the composition stretches horizontally, it performs best across a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full sweep of the coastal horizon can be seen at once.

Styling it

To complement the organic modern aesthetic of Julia Purinton's artwork, we recommend keeping surrounding furnishings simple, comfortable, and tactile. Low-profile furniture with clean, soft lines prevents the room from feeling crowded and keeps the visual horizon clear. Light natural woods like bleached ash or pale oak sit harmoniously against the sandy ochre base, while natural unbleached linen or textured bouclé upholstery echoes the visual grain of the painted canvas. Keep accessories understated, perhaps using matte ceramics or simple brushed brass accents that gently catch the light without competing with the wall mural.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on soft powder blue, creamy whites, and warm sand, punctuated by subtle touches of deep slate along the distant water line. For surrounding painted walls and woodwork, soft chalky whites, pale biscuit tones, or very light warm greys create a seamless, cohesive boundary. If you want to introduce deeper accent colours through cushions, throws, or decorative objects, muted indigo, washed denim blue, or weathered sea green tie directly back into the layered tones of the sea and sky.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our designs are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that lends depth to artistic motifs. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide flexible decorating options whether you own your home or rent.