Wallpaper - Green Oceans

Created by artist Courtney Prahl, our Green Oceans wallpaper presents an artistic sea turtle rendered in a mixed-media collage style. The central turtle motif is composed of varied green patterned paper fragments, typography clippings, vintage numbers, and delicate botanical snippets across its shell and flippers. This expressive focal point rests against a subtle backdrop of soft cream and white vertical brushstroke stripes overlaid with faint, vintage cursive script. The interplay between earthy avocado greens, deep moss accents, and the aged paper tones creates a whimsical yet grounded character. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because of the strong central composition and distinctive silhouette, we see this wallpaper working exceptionally well as an accent wall in a living room, bedroom, or dedicated study. Giving the turtle an uninterrupted wall allows the intricate details within the shell to be appreciated without visual competition from high furniture.

In a children's bedroom or playroom, the playful character of the collage brings warmth and imagination to the space without feeling overly juvenile. The pale, vertically striped background also makes it an interesting choice for a home office, where the calm greens and layered ephemera create an engaging, creative focal point behind a desk or reading nook.

Styling it

To balance the graphic detail in the motif, we suggest pairing this design with relatively simple, calm interior elements that let the artwork take centre stage.

• Choose furniture with clean, modern silhouettes and understated finishes so the decorative collage elements on the wall remain the hero of the room.
• Introduce tactile textiles such as woven wool throws, unbleached cotton cushions, or a plain jute rug to complement the layered, paper-like visual character.
• Bring in a few leafy indoor plants or botanical accents to echo the organic green tones and floral details found within the turtle's shell.

Colour combinations

The motif itself combines a rich array of green shades, from earthy avocado and olive to deep forest green, alongside muted teal, warm ivory, and subtle yellow highlights from vintage paper prints.

For surrounding walls, woodwork, and larger furniture, soft off-whites, warm creams, and pale parchment tones work naturally by echoing the striped backdrop. If you want to create a more grounded or cocooning palette, pull out the deeper tones with muted moss green, soft olive, or even an earthy charcoal on neighbouring trim or cabinetry.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to purchasing standard fixed-size rolls.

We produce our mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, decorative projects, and living situations.