Wallpaper - In The Wash

Designed by Chris Paschke, our In The Wash wallpaper captures the fluid drama of a breaking ocean wave through expressive, painterly brushwork. Cool aquamarine blue, slate, and sea-mist tones blend with frothy white crests, showing delicate watercolour washes alongside thicker, sculpted stroke textures. What we particularly like is how the sweeping arc of the wave creates natural movement across the surface, giving the scene a peaceful yet captivating presence. Produced as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an artistic coastal feel into your interior.

In the room

Because of the strong horizontal momentum and generous scale of the curling wave, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a calm bathroom or dedicated meditation room. Placing the design across a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall allows the full swell and spray of the wave to unfold naturally without being clipped by large architectural breaks. In a holiday home or coastal living space, positioning the mural behind low-profile seating keeps the detailed frothing crest fully in view, grounding the entire room in a soothing maritime atmosphere.

Styling it

To let the dynamic movement of the wallpaper remain the centrepiece, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined, understated furnishings. The cool blue tones and wabi-sabi artistic spirit balance beautifully against warm natural materials like light bleached oak or pale ash, which bring an organic warmth without overpowering the seascape. For upholstery and soft furnishings, opt for muted off-white, oat, or washed linen textures that echo the sea foam while maintaining a breezy, minimalist aesthetic.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is anchored by aquamarine blue, deep sea blue, cool slate, and crisp foamy white. When selecting colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, and cabinetry, soft off-whites and pale misty greys create a seamless, harmonious transition. If you want a bit more depth, accents in muted charcoal or deep navy pick up the darker undertones within the wave, while soft sand tones offer a grounded, sunlit contrast.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and our wall murals are intentionally designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in any home.