Wallpaper - Smears

Our Smears wallpaper brings the dynamic energy of an abstract canvas into the home, combining powder blue tones with accents of yellow, red, and white. The composition builds depth through a layered interplay of textured brushstrokes, energetic paint splatters, and areas that reveal the look of exposed canvas underneath. What we particularly like about this design is how the fluid, scraped marks and lively streaks create an expressive focal point without overwhelming a space. Printed made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a contemporary artistic statement for modern interiors.

In the room

We see our abstract mural wallpapers working especially well in living rooms and dedicated creative spaces or home art studios where the large-scale painterly marks have space to breathe. On a wide, uninterrupted feature wall behind a sofa, the horizontal movement of the brushwork creates an engaging backdrop that invites closer viewing.

Because the pattern has an open, gestural rhythm with varied densities of colour, it also sits comfortably on an accent wall in an open-plan layout. Giving the design a wall that is not overly crowded by tall cabinets allows the full composition of splatters, scrapes, and canvas textures to remain clearly visible across the entire surface.

Styling it

To let the expressive brushwork take centre stage, we would pair this wallpaper with furnishings that have clean lines and grounded forms:

• Choose modern furniture in neutral upholstery or soft grey tones to keep the visual focus firmly on the wall mural.
• Balance the cool powder blue ground by introducing warm timber accents or subtle matte black metal details in lighting fixtures and side tables.
• Keep surrounding decorative accessories uncluttered, letting a few well-chosen sculptural ceramics complement the eclectic, gallery-like character of the artwork.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper centres on a soft powder blue base, energised by vivid splashes of yellow, warm red, and crisp white.

Around the mural, we suggest pulling the gentle blue-grey tone into adjacent painted walls or woodwork for a cohesive, enveloping feel. Alternatively, crisp off-white on neighbouring walls will make the accent colours stand out with greater clarity. For upholstery and larger textiles, slate grey, muted navy, or accents of warm ochre will echo the varied tones within the painting without competing for attention.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. This custom approach ensures the design fits your space while helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that complements painterly designs. We offer straightforward wallpaper options suited to different homes and living situations, making it simple to introduce artistic wall murals into your interior.