Wallpaper - Sea Life II

Our Sea Life II wallpaper by Lisa Audit brings a fluid, painterly atmosphere to the wall through a flowing school of white fish swimming across sweeping watercolour washes. The composition balances soft aquamarine, sea green, and deeper oceanic blue tones with the crisp negative space of the fish silhouettes, creating a gentle horizontal rhythm that feels open and airy. What we particularly appreciate about this design is the delicate bleeding of the watercolor-like pigments, giving the background an organic, layered depth that remains calm rather than busy. Our made-to-measure mural wallpapers are printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, creating a refined wall finish for contemporary interiors.

In the room

Because of the horizontal flow of the fish, we see this wall mural working especially well on a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full movement of the shoal can unfold naturally. In a bedroom, placing the design behind the bed allows the central drift of the motif to act as an anchor while keeping the upper wall visually light. It also makes a serene backdrop in a nursery, toddler room, or bathroom, where the soft aquatic tones set a quiet, welcoming mood without overwhelming a compact space.

In a home office or living room, the lower contrast between the watercolour washes and the white silhouettes helps the pattern sit comfortably behind lower furniture such as credenzas, desks, or low-backed sofas. The soft blue and aquamarine shades respond beautifully to natural daylight, which brings out the subtle transitions between the lighter wash layers and the deeper blue accents.

Styling it

To complement the organic, fluid nature of the artwork, we would lean into contemporary or organic modern interiors with clean, unhurried lines.

Pairing the wallpaper with pale, natural wood furniture such as ash or bleached oak keeps the room feeling breezy and light, while darker timber can introduce a grounded, intentional contrast. We would keep large upholstery and surrounding textiles simple and textured in off-white or soft grey tones, allowing the watercolour character of the wall to remain the main visual focus.

Colour combinations

The design is built around cool, atmospheric tones, blending aquamarine blue, gentle sea mist green, and deeper marine blues with crisp white fish silhouettes.

When choosing colours for surrounding painted walls, woodwork, or cabinetry, soft off-whites and pale seafoam tones create a seamless, harmonious transition. If you prefer more definition, deep indigo or slate blue on adjacent doors, skirting boards, or accent furniture can pick up the darker watercolour pools in the artwork, framing the wallpaper with quiet confidence.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce all our wall murals on high-grade, PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward and easy to hang, offering options well suited to homeowners and renters alike.