Wallpaper - Sustained Abstraction II

Our Sustained Abstraction II wallpaper by Chris Paschke captures an expressive, fluid watercolour look on a soft white background. The composition features flowing splashes and gestural washes of charcoal grey, black, and warm beige, offset by lighter patches through the centre. Darker, focused splatters build towards the edges, giving the motif a natural sense of motion and visual depth. It brings a refined, contemporary character to a room while keeping an airy, balanced feel across the wall. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to your dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well on an open feature wall in a living room or a dedicated home art studio, where the fluid movement and varied watercolour tones have plenty of space to breathe. Because the central area of the composition remains lighter while the darker charcoal and black splatters concentrate towards the outer edges, it frames a room naturally without feeling heavy. On a larger, uninterrupted wall, the full breadth of the sweeping gesture remains intact, making it an engaging backdrop behind low-profile living room seating or along an open creative workspace.

Styling it

To let the artwork remain the focal point, we would pair our mural wallpapers with understated contemporary furniture and clean, architectural lines. A simple low sofa or a minimalist wooden desk keeps sightlines clear across the motif. Introducing tactile, matte finishes such as brushed cotton upholstery or natural woven textures balances the fluid, painterly splatters without competing for visual attention. For decorative accents, a few dark charcoal ceramic pieces or matte black metal lamps subtly echo the ink-like splatters at the edges of the design.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a palette of charcoal grey, soft black, and warm beige against a clean white ground. When choosing surrounding colours, we like pairing it with off-white or light stone on adjacent walls to extend the open feel of the background. If you want to introduce subtle warmth, soft oatmeal and light beige accents in your upholstery or curtains connect effortlessly with the warmer washes in the wallpaper. For a sharper, graphic contrast, deep charcoal or muted black on door frames, skirting, or key furniture pieces picks up on the darkest pigment splatters.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We make our wall murals using PVC-free materials, and our wallpaper paper features a subtle physical structure that complements any interior. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers provide flexible decorating options whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.