Wallpaper - Exit Strategy

Our Exit Strategy wallpaper, created with Kate Jarvik Birch, features a surreal, painterly scene where a solitary red panelled door stands in the open sea beneath a luminous EXIT sign. Broad brushstrokes in deep teal, indigo, and coral pink shape the undulating water and glowing reflection, while the twilight sky blends soft purple and rose tones across the horizon. This design makes a striking focal point with its dreamlike narrative and rich gouache-like visual texture. Like all our wallpapers, it is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of its strong central composition, we see this design working best on an accent wall where the full doorway and its long light reflection can be viewed without heavy interruption. In a living room or modern study, placing it on the main wall behind a low-backed sofa or minimalist desk allows the horizon line and water texture to expand the visual depth of the room. It also works wonderfully in a wider hallway or entryway, providing an intriguing, artful presence as you enter the space.

Styling it

To let the artwork remain the clear hero of the room, we suggest keeping large furniture pieces grounded and relatively quiet. Low-profile contemporary seating in warm grey, oatmeal, or navy velvet complements the deep blues of the water without fighting for attention.

For surrounding accents, you can echo the warm glow of the doorway with brushed brass or terracotta details, while darker stained woods or matte black metalwork create a clean, modern anchor against the painted seascape.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper balances cool ocean tones with warm, glowing accents. The primary shades across the water and sky include deep teal, indigo, soft violet, and twilight rose, contrasted by the vibrant coral red and amber tones of the door and light reflection.

For surrounding walls, soft muted neutrals such as warm off-white or misty grey let the colours stand out clearly. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, a deep marine blue or dusty rose on adjacent surfaces will harmonise closely with the painted palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored specifically to your wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, have a subtle physical structure in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.