Wallpaper - Shells by the Shore

Our Shells by the Shore wallpaper, created by Yvette St. Amant, captures a gentle coastal scene with a delicate, painted feel. Broad horizontal brushstrokes depict soft blue and pale grey skies above calm sea waves that break gently against a sandy shore. In the foreground, three white starfish rest alongside scattered brown pebbles, balanced on the opposite side by pale seashells tucked into the sand. The soft pastel palette and visible painterly texture give the composition a calm, understated character. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure and completely PVC-free.

In the room

We love how this landscape composition anchors a room by creating a clear visual horizon across the lower half of the wall. Because the ocean and sky occupy the middle and upper tiers with broad, open strokes, the design brings an airy sense of space to living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms. It also works beautifully in nurseries or guest rooms where a soothing, gentle backdrop is desired. Placing low-profile furniture along the wall allows the starfish and shell details in the foreground to remain nicely visible while the open sky stretches above.

Styling it

To complement the maritime theme without overwhelming the space, we would pair this design with simple furniture in light, natural woods such as bleached oak or ash. Clean-lined pieces let the painted shore details take centre stage. For soft furnishings, choose simple linen or washed cotton textiles in warm off-white or oatmeal tones. A neutral, unpatterned wool rug underfoot echoes the sand tones in the mural wallpapers and helps ground the entire space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is composed of pale sky blues, soft sea greens, muted slate, warm sandy beige, and gentle white accents. To build a cohesive palette around it, consider painting adjacent walls in a warm chalky white, pale linen, or a very light pastel pink that picks up on the subtle warm undertones in the sand. For accent elements, deeper slate blue or pebble grey works wonderfully to balance the lighter coastal shades.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering versatile decor options suited to both homeowners and renters.