Wallpaper - Pelican Beach

Our Pelican Beach wallpaper captures a flock of pelicans gliding across open skies above churning coastal waters. Photographed by Nathan Larson in evocative monochrome, the design balances the detailed wing plumage of the birds in flight with the dark, textured movement and white sea foam below. The neutral smoke and grey palette creates a timeless, tranquil atmosphere on the wall while maintaining clear photographic depth. Produced as made-to-measure mural wallpapers printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpaper brings dramatic coastal photography into a room with an understated, considered presence.

In the room

In a living room, we would give this wall mural a wide, uninterrupted wall behind a main seating area so the expansive flight path of the pelicans and the horizon have room to breathe. The dynamic horizontal composition works particularly well across larger surfaces where the contrast between the open upper sky and the darker surf below can establish a balanced focal point. Because the monochrome palette is restrained, the design also sits comfortably in open-plan living areas or holiday homes without visually competing with adjacent spaces.

Styling it

The strong photographic character and clean greyscale tones naturally complement modern, minimalist, or contemporary coastal interiors. To keep the focus on the movement in the photograph, we would pair the wall mural with clean-lined furniture and quiet, solid surfaces rather than busy decorative patterns.

For surrounding materials, darker timber or charcoal accents echo the deeper tones in the ocean water, while softer grey or off-white upholstery keeps the overall room feeling open and light. Keeping accent pieces simple allows the natural textures within the waves and feathers to carry the visual interest of the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is composed entirely of monochrome and neutral tones, ranging from deep charcoal and mid grey to soft smoke and pale sea spray white.

Around the mural, we suggest working with cool neutrals, slate, or soft off-white paint on adjacent walls to extend the quiet mood of the photograph. If you prefer deeper contrast, deep charcoal or muted navy on neighbouring architectural features or large furniture will ground the room and draw out the darker values in the lower section of the print.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce all of our designs on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure on the surface. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to different types of homes and living spaces.