Wallpaper - By the Sea

Our By the Sea wallpaper by Haley Knighten captures the sweeping movement of the ocean through expressive, painterly brushstrokes. Deep blues, teals, and soft whites suggest rolling waves across the water, while a muted horizon of pale blues and gentle greys creates a calm, open atmosphere. The layered brushwork gives the abstract seascape visual depth and a contemporary artistic character, making it a distinctive focal point on a main wall. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

In a living room or bedroom, we see this design working best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the expansive horizon and wide brushstrokes can unfold naturally. Placing the wallpaper behind a sofa or bed frame keeps the lower section grounded while allowing the atmospheric sky and upper wave details to remain in full view. In a home office, dining room, or dedicated study, the cool blue tones bring an open, uncluttered mood that makes the space feel visually wider without overwhelming it with high-contrast detail. For a hallway or entrance, the dynamic movement of the brushwork creates an inviting sense of direction along the wall.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this wallpaper with furniture that features clean, modern silhouettes to complement the organic fluidity of the painted strokes. In contemporary and organic modern interiors, low-profile furniture pieces allow the panoramic composition to take centre stage.

To balance the cool blues and muted greys, incorporate furniture in warm, natural wood tones such as ash or light oak, which introduce warmth without competing with the seascape. Keeping surrounding upholstery and decorative accessories in simple, unpatterned textures ensures the wall mural remains the primary visual statement in the space.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built around a palette of deep blues, teals, and ocean greens, balanced by foamy white accents and soft, overcast greys in the upper horizon.

To create a cohesive scheme, consider pulling the softer grey or pale blue from the sky onto adjacent painted walls or architectural trim. If you prefer higher contrast, deeper charcoal or rich navy accents in soft furnishings will echo the darkest strokes of the water, while warm off-whites provide a clean, balanced backdrop for surrounding surfaces.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard wallpaper rolls.

Our wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds a refined finish to your interior. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer options suitable for homeowners as well as people living in rented spaces.