Wallpaper - The Octopus Beast

Our The Octopus Beast wallpaper brings a dramatic maritime scene to life with a giant red octopus wrapping its tentacles around a wooden sailing ship amidst stormy ocean waters. Painted with a rich watercolour look, the design balances intense charcoal grey and stormy dark tones in the sky and sea against the vivid crimson of the sea creature, punctuated by lightning and cresting waves. Designed by Wai Collective, this narrative wall mural has an expressive, illustrative quality that makes a bold impression across an accent wall. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure and completely PVC-free, with a subtle physical structure in the paper.

In the room

With its sweeping movement and detailed composition, we see this design working especially well on a primary uninterrupted wall in a den, hobby room, or teenage room. In a dedicated playroom or gaming space, giving the mural wallpaper a wide, open wall allows the full narrative of the stormy sea battle to unfold without being cut off by high furniture. Because the palette is dark and atmospheric, we would position it where ambient light can draw out the deeper charcoal and navy nuances in the water and storm clouds.

Styling it

To balance the energetic narrative and dark backdrop of the wallpaper, we suggest keeping the surrounding furniture grounded with clean, simple profiles. Dark or weathered wood furniture complements the nautical, maritime feel of the wooden ship without competing with the illustration. Incorporating subtle warm brass or matte black accents in desk lamps or hardware echoes the dramatic contrast of the lightning and deep ocean tones. Keeping secondary fabrics and upholstery in understated solid weaves lets the artwork remain the central visual focus of the space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is anchored by deep charcoal grey, stormy dark hues, and foamy white crests, set against the striking red of the octopus. For surrounding walls, architraves, or cabinetry, deep charcoal or slate greys create an immersive, cohesive atmosphere. If you prefer higher contrast, soft off-whites and cool stone tones echo the lightning and sea spray, helping the red tones in the mural stand out with clarity.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and produced with a subtle physical structure in the paper. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations.