Wallpaper - Waves in Focus

Designed by Sue Schlabach, our Waves in Focus wallpaper brings a fluid, painterly energy to the wall through sweeping horizontal brushstrokes in layered shades of cobalt, cerulean, and deep indigo. Translucent watercolor washes overlap to create a sense of watery depth and horizontal motion, accented by delicate ink splatters, exposed white paper breaks, and warm ochre brush marks near the lower half. The composition balances open, airy upper strokes with dense, saturated pigment toward the base, giving it a calm yet expressive artistic presence. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in spaces where you want to introduce a serene, reflective mood, such as a tranquil bedroom, a dedicated meditation room, or a contemporary bathroom. The strong horizontal rhythm naturally draws the eye across the wall, making it well suited to wider, uninterrupted surfaces where the full sweep of the brushwork can unfold without heavy disruption. In a bedroom, placing this wall mural behind a low headboard allows the layered blue washes to frame the sleeping space with a soothing, atmospheric backdrop. Because the upper third features lighter washes and crisp white breaks, it keeps the room feeling open and luminous, while the richer indigo tones anchor the lower section of the wall.

Styling it

To let the expressive watercolor motif take centre stage, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively quiet and low-profile. Clean, modern silhouettes in pale woods or matte neutral finishes work beautifully to ground the space without competing with the dynamic strokes.

When introducing textiles, we suggest simple, unpatterned fabrics such as relaxed neutral linens, soft cottons, or smooth wool throws in off-white, light grey, or sandy tones. Introducing small decorative accents in warm brass, matte black metal, or unglazed ceramic can also subtly echo the artistic spirit of the brushwork and the warm ochre accents in the lower washes.

Colour combinations

The design is built on a rich spectrum of blues, ranging from vibrant cobalt and sky blue to deep midnight indigo, contrasted with clean white breaks and subtle streaks of warm ochre and olive. For surrounding painted walls, woodwork, and skirting, soft off-whites, pale chalky greys, or muted stone shades create a fresh, balanced frame that lets the artwork stand out. If you prefer a warmer contrast, pulling in subtle accents of amber, terracotta, or mustard through smaller furnishings will pick up the warm brushstrokes near the base of the design.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure to fit your exact wall dimensions. Printing each order to your supplied measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard fixed-roll wall murals. All our mural wallpapers are PVC-free, printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer flexible options suited to different homes and living situations, whether you are renovating your own property or decorating a rented space.