Wallpaper - In The Lip

In this design, artist Chris Paschke captures the dynamic energy of breaking ocean water with expressive, sweeping brushwork and a watercolour-inspired finish. Our In The Lip wallpaper centres on a powerful cresting wave, where deep indigo and cobalt blues curl into frothing whites, seafoam tones, and pale cerulean washes. The fluid, painterly texture gives the impression of ocean spray and layered water in motion, creating an expressive focal point that brings an artistic atmosphere to your interior. Like all of our wallpapers, this mural is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the composition carries significant visual movement and a large-scale focal point, we see this working particularly well as an accent wall in a bathroom, a dedicated meditation room, or a relaxing holiday home retreat. In a bathroom, placing the wave behind a freestanding bath or across the primary vanity wall brings a serene coastal character without needing heavy decorative clutter. In a meditation space or quiet sitting area, giving this design a wider uninterrupted wall allows the full sweep of the wave to unfold naturally across the space.

Styling it

To balance the dramatic movement of the seascape, we would keep the surrounding interior elements grounded and tactile. Clean-lined contemporary furniture in pale or bleached woods pairs beautifully with the watery blues, maintaining a fresh and modern coastal feel. Natural textiles like washed linen or light cotton complement the fluid, painterly quality of the design, while simple ceramic accents in matte white or soft sand echo the foam and spray of the ocean.

Colour combinations

The palette within the wallpaper moves from intense navy, deep indigo, and oceanic cobalt through to soft sky blue, pale aqua, and frothy whites. When planning the rest of the room, we suggest introducing crisp whites or soft off-whites on adjacent walls and woodwork to mirror the crest of the wave and keep the space feeling light. For a warmer contrast, soft sandy neutrals, warm stone tones, or light driftwood finishes balance the cool blue palette effortlessly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.