Wallpaper - Stepping Stones

Our Stepping Stones wallpaper by Jeanette Vertentes captures a rocky shoreline through expressive, painterly brushwork and rich ocean tones. Textured coastal rocks in warm brown, soft pink and sandy beige anchor the foreground amidst swirling white foam, while the water moves in vibrant layers of deep blue, teal and turquoise with subtle hints of purple and green. Meeting a gentle light blue sky at a calm horizon, the composition brings a tranquil, artistic character to the wall. Produced to your exact measurements on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it creates a captivating focal point in any room.

In the room

We see this seascape working particularly well in a main living room or an open-plan lounge where a wide, uninterrupted wall gives the sweeping horizon and painterly water room to expand. The composition has an expansive horizontal rhythm, making it an ideal choice behind a sofa or along the primary feature wall in a coastal holiday home. In spaces with good natural daylight, the shifting interplay between the cool turquoise surf and the warmer, earthy tones of the rocks becomes especially vivid, adding depth without overwhelming the surrounding room.

Styling it

To balance the energetic movement of the painted waves, we would surround this wall mural with understated, low-profile furniture that keeps the horizon clearly visible.

Natural, warm wood tones such as weathered oak, ash or teak complement the earthy hues in the rocks, grounding the coastal palette. For soft furnishings, choose simple, tactile textiles in unbleached linen, warm ecru or soft sand rather than bold decorative patterns, allowing the painterly brushstrokes of the wallpaper to remain the primary artistic statement in the space.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres around rich ocean blues, teal, turquoise and foam white, beautifully contrasted by the warm browns, sandy beiges and muted pinks of the rocks. When choosing paint colours and materials for adjacent walls or woodwork, soft off-whites, warm stone and gentle pebble greys create an effortless, harmonious flow. If you prefer deeper contrast, a dark slate blue or muted navy drawn from the depth of the ocean layers provides a striking, cohesive companion on adjoining architectural features.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to purchasing standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that lends a refined, natural finish to your walls. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer flexible decorating solutions suited to various interior spaces and living situations.