Wallpaper - What I Saw

Created by Mike Schick, our What I Saw wallpaper brings together fluid, painterly brushwork with an airy abstract composition. Broad washes of blush pink and warm apricot sweep across the lower portion of the design, balanced by a generous white ground and soft accent marks in muted teal, soft blue, and ochre. The layered, brushstroke-like texture gives the motif an expressive yet tranquil feel, making it well suited to spaces where you want subtle color without overwhelming visual noise. Made to measure for your exact dimensions, our PVC-free wallpapers are printed on paper with a light, subtle surface structure and are designed to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the visual weight settles along the lower half of the mural wallpapers, What I Saw works exceptionally well behind lower furniture. In a bedroom, we like positioning this design behind a low headboard or platform bed, allowing the warm pink and apricot brushwork to anchor the room while the lighter upper half keeps the space feeling open and airy.

The soft, dreamy atmosphere of the artwork also makes it a wonderful choice for a nursery or a dedicated meditation room. On a larger, uninterrupted wall, the sweeping scale of the painted strokes has space to breathe, while in smaller rooms, the gentle pastel transitions prevent the pattern from feeling heavy or enclosed.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this abstract wallpaper with clean, contemporary furniture that lets the painterly movement remain the focal point. Low-slung beds or simple dressers in light wood finishes, such as pale ash or bleached oak, complement the warm undertones of the blush and apricot without competing for attention.

To balance the fluid, organic brushwork of the wall murals, introduce soft matte ceramics, neutral linen bedding, and minimal lighting with warm white illumination. Keeping large textiles in understated, neutral tones ensures the design feels grounded, refined, and calm.

Colour combinations

The core palette of our design is built around blush pink, warm apricot, and creamy off-white, accented with touches of muted teal, dusty blue, and soft ochre.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls or woodwork, we would lean into warm neutrals like soft chalk white, muted plaster, or pale warm grey. If you want to introduce a touch of contrast, picking up the dusty teal or pale blue in smaller accents, such as cushions or ceramic decor, ties the room together naturally without detracting from the gentle pink base.

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.

All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpaper options cater to various living spaces and interior needs, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.