Wallpaper - Looking at Gray

Our Looking at Gray wallpaper by Melissa Averinos brings together an imaginative cast of illustrated characters, from wide-eyed owls and playful monkeys to friendly narwhals, rabbits, bears, and mermaids. Rendered with expressive ink-style linework, patterned fills, and bold outlines, the hand-drawn-look figures float across a calm pebble grey background. The monochromatic palette keeps this whimsical repeat feeling grounded, making it an engaging choice for family spaces and children's rooms. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpaper delivers a charming, artful character to your walls.

In the room

We love how this design balances a lively, storybook feel with a soft, neutral colourway. In a nursery, toddler room, or children's bedroom, the repeated animal motifs introduce plenty of visual interest around a cot or bed without overwhelming the room. Because the pebble grey backdrop softens the contrast of the black and white illustrations, we see this working beautifully across all four walls of a playroom just as well as on a dedicated feature wall behind low shelving or a reading nook. It also offers a delightfully unexpected, playful touch for a family bathroom or downstairs cloakroom.

Styling it

To let the illustrative charm of the pattern stand out, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture fairly simple and grounded. Natural blonde woods or painted white storage pieces complement the graphic line work without competing for attention.

To keep the room feeling warm and inviting, you can introduce soft textures such as knitted throws, waffle cotton blankets, or a plain woven wool rug. The neutral grey and monochrome palette also makes it easy to introduce gentle accent colours through toys, picture frames, or soft furnishings, whether you prefer muted pastels or earthy ochre and olive tones.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper centres on a mid-tone pebble grey ground layered with crisp white and rich black ink-style details. To build a cohesive palette around it, soft off-whites, warm chalky greys, and muted charcoal work effortlessly across adjacent walls, skirting, and painted joinery. If you want to introduce colour, gentle sage greens, dusty blush, soft mustard, or warm terracotta pair naturally with the grey base, letting the playful characters remain the focal point.

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. We produce all our designs on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that gives the finished surface a pleasing finish. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals and mural wallpapers make it simple to bring custom, thoughtful design into your home.