Wallpaper - Boats in Harbor

Our Boats in Harbor wallpaper by Jeanette Vertentes captures a lively coastal scene through painterly, expressive brushwork. Three docked boats with tall masts rest in the water, rendered in rich cobalt blues and fresh greens, while their reflections ripple across the surface below. In the background, an abstract mosaic of pastel yellows, pinks, and soft blues forms a light, energetic sky that balances the deeper tones of the harbor. Made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this design brings an artistic, painterly character to an interior wall.

In the room

Because the composition has strong visual weight in the lower half and a lighter, mosaic-like structure above, we see this working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room. Placing it behind a low sofa allows the boats and vertical masts to remain fully visible without feeling crowded. The expressive brushstrokes give the design a vibrant presence, making it a natural focal point in a contemporary living space or an airy coastal home where you want a single wall to set the tone.

Styling it

We suggest balancing the expressive energy of the painted harbor with relatively calm, understated furniture shapes. Mid-century silhouettes or contemporary pieces with clean lines prevent the room from feeling visually busy alongside the textured brushwork.

In terms of materials, warm natural wood helps ground the cool cobalt and water tones without competing for attention. Keeping nearby textiles and upholstery in solid neutral weaves or soft linen-inspired textures will let the painted boats and pastel sky carry the visual interest across the wall.

Colour combinations

The design is built around rich cobalt blues and deep water greens, contrasted against a lighter backdrop of pastel yellow, blush pink, and pale sky blue. To complement these shades, we recommend pairing the wall with soft, warm neutrals such as creamy off-whites or gentle sand tones on adjacent painted surfaces. If you prefer a richer accent, pulling a deep navy or muted cobalt into a single armchair or smaller decorative pieces connects smoothly with the darkest tones of the boats.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. All our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives a pleasant, natural feel. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer flexible decorating options suited to different homes and living situations.