Wallpaper - Koi Fish

Our Koi Fish wallpaper, created by Morgan Birch, captures the fluid motion of koi gliding through clear blue water. Bright splashes of orange, red, and white stand out against soft aquatic ripples and green water lilies, giving the painted motif a lively sense of movement. What we particularly appreciate about this design is how the organic curves of the fish create a natural rhythm across the surface, bringing visual interest without overwhelming the room. Printed to your specific wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpapers make it easy to introduce an artistic focal point to your interior.

In the room

In a bedroom or dressing room, we see this design working beautifully behind a headboard or along a main wall, where the water-inspired movement introduces a calm, contemplative atmosphere. The flowing composition also suits social spaces like a dining room or living room, particularly on a broader, uninterrupted wall where the full painted scene has space to unfold. In a home office or study, placing the wallpaper opposite a desk gives the eye a refreshing, nature-inspired view during the working day. For a hallway, entryway, or powder room, the vivid contrast of the koi against the blue water turns a transitional space into a memorable feature.

Styling it

Because the design contains vivid colour accents and energetic curves, we like balancing it with clean-lined furniture and quieter surrounding materials. In a Japandi or contemporary setting, pale blonde timber or warm ash furniture grounds the blue backdrop while echoing the natural, organic feeling of the pond motif. Keeping large upholstery in neutral off-white, oat, or soft stone fabrics lets the artwork remain the primary focus. For decorative objects, simple ceramic vases and matte black or warm bronze accents complement the illustrative quality of the paintwork without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a base of clear, watery blue alongside pops of orange, red, warm white, and muted leaf green from the water lilies. When decorating around this design, we suggest pulling out the warmer tones through terracotta, rust, or ochre textiles to tie the room together. For adjacent painted walls, trim, or cabinetry, soft chalky whites, warm off-whites, or muted stone create a crisp, balanced border that allows the blue water to stand out. If you prefer a moodier, enveloping palette, pairing the design with deeper slate blue or soft navy creates a rich, tonal transition.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach means your wall murals arrive sized specifically for your space, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper.

Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options suited to homeowners and renters looking to refresh their living spaces.