Wallpaper - Mint Cottage Days IV

Our Mint Cottage Days IV wallpaper captures a quiet coastal moment, featuring a close-up photograph of a seagull resting peacefully against a soft, out-of-focus ocean backdrop. Created by photographer Elizabeth Urquhart, the composition balances the crisp detail of the bird's white and grey plumage with a dreamy teal and soft blue bokeh across the water. The cool, gentle palette and uncluttered framing create an open and serene visual atmosphere. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because of the photographic depth and the soft, blurred background, we see this working particularly well on an open, uninterrupted wall where the perspective has room to breathe. In a bathroom or a coastal holiday home bedroom, placing this wall mural behind a freestanding bath or low bed frame allows the seagull to remain an undisturbed focal point. The cool teal and white tones bring an airy, spacious quality to rooms that receive bright morning light, while under softer ambient light the shimmering water effect takes on a quieter, atmospheric presence.

Styling it

We would keep the surrounding decor relatively simple to match the tranquil character of the photograph. Natural materials with light, weathered finishes complement the coastal setting nicely without competing with the imagery.

• Pair with whitewashed or light bleached timber furniture to echo the bright feathers and breezy coastal mood.
• Introduce textured woven accents, such as a braided jute rug or natural linen throws, to provide a warm counterpoint to the cool blue tones.
• Choose understated brushed silver or matte white fixtures to maintain a crisp, clean aesthetic across the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built around a cool palette of sea teal, soft ocean blues, crisp white, and subtle stone greys. For surrounding walls and woodwork, soft chalk whites or pale sea-mist greys create a seamless, harmonious transition. If you want to introduce a touch of warmth into the scheme, muted sandy neutrals, drift-wood tones, and pale washed terracottas work beautifully in textiles and accessories alongside the predominant blue-green tones.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored specifically to your wall dimensions, helping to reduce excess material during decorating. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels natural on the wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer flexible decorating options suited to both permanent homes and rental spaces.