Wallpaper - Ocean Hues II

Created by Kathy Ferguson, our Ocean Hues II wallpaper brings together a horizontal collage of layered painterly strips, graphic patterns, and mixed coastal textures. What we particularly like about this design is the balance between soft watercolour-like washes, delicate polka dots, fine linework, and cool sea-glass tones of teal, sage, indigo, lavender, and muted lime. The horizontal rhythm creates a calm, expansive feel that draws the eye across the wall. Produced to your exact measurements, our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure that makes them easy to hang.

In the room

Because the composition is structured in long horizontal bands, we see this working exceptionally well across a wider uninterrupted wall in a living room, bedroom, or dining area. The horizontal orientation naturally guides the gaze, making it a compelling choice behind a low sofa or as an expansive headboard wall in a bedroom.

The variety of patterns within each strip gives the wallpaper plenty of visual interest up close, while the cool, harmonised palette keeps the overall impression unified from across the room. In rooms with ample natural daylight, the subtle transitions between seafoam, soft lilac, and slate blue reveal their full depth without overwhelming the surrounding space.

Styling it

To let the detailed collage composition lead the room, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively quiet and grounded. Clean-lined mid-century or contemporary furniture works especially well alongside the graphic horizontal lines.

• Pair with lighter wood tones such as ash, birch, or pale oak to complement the breezy, coastal nature of the palette.
• Introduce plain woven textiles in neutral off-white, soft grey, or washed denim tones to echo the mixed textures in the design without competing for attention.
• Incorporate simple ceramic or matte glass accents in soft teal or lavender to gently pick up the subtle colour notes across the room.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built from a layered palette of ocean-inspired tones, including slate blue, teal, pale sage, soft lime green, lilac, and touches of charcoal and crisp white.

When choosing colours for adjacent walls, woodwork, or larger furniture, we suggest looking to the softer tones within the design. A chalky off-white or very pale mineral grey on adjoining walls allows the wallpaper to stand out as a clear focal point. For a more enveloping, tonal scheme, muted sage green or dusty cornflower blue on surrounding woodwork creates a cohesive, design-led atmosphere.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom production helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls, ensuring you receive panels tailored to your space.

All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.