Wallpaper - Balloon Thoughts Blue

Designed by Katie Pertiet, our Ballon Thoughts Blue wallpaper brings a nostalgic and whimsical charm to the wall with vintage-inspired hot air balloons drifting across soft sky-blue watercolour stripes. Delicate French postcard script, postal stamps, and gentle paint splatters add fine visual layering behind the illustrated balloons, some of which feature soft coral watercolour washes. The combination of orderly vertical stripes and freehand illustrative details gives this design a light, storybook character. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a nursery or a toddler room, where the gentle rhythm of the pattern creates a calming, imaginative atmosphere without overwhelming the space. The vertical watercolour stripes provide subtle height to a room, making it an excellent choice for a feature wall behind a cot, toddler bed, or reading nook. Because the contrast is soft and the repeat has an airy composition, it can also wrap comfortably around multiple walls in smaller bedrooms or playrooms without feeling visually crowded.

Styling it

To complement the vintage, storybook feel of this wallpaper, we suggest pairing it with warm, painted wooden furniture in muted tones such as soft ivory, warm cream, or gentle dove grey. Natural woven elements, like a light rattan basket or a simple wool rug, balance the delicate line drawings and add warmth to the space. Keeping surrounding furniture relatively low and unfussy allows the vertical movement of the stripes and the floating balloons to remain the focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built around a palette of soft sky blue and off-white in the background stripes, accented with delicate coral pinks, muted terracotta, and subtle charcoal script. When choosing paint for adjoining walls, woodwork, or built-in storage, soft off-whites and creamy neutrals create a bright, seamless flow. For a slightly warmer look, accents in muted blush, dusty rose, or pale apricot pick up the watercolour tones inside the balloon canopies beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating.

Every wallpaper we produce is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer an easy way to transform your home with distinctive, lasting design.