Wallpaper - Mellow Waves Blue

Our Mellow Waves Blue wallpaper, designed by Farida Zaman, brings together a playful chevron pattern with the gentle, fluid look of watercolour brushstrokes. Horizontal zig-zag bands in sea green, mossy green, bright lemon, and warm ochre flow across a soft duck-egg blue ground. What we particularly like is how the visible tonal shifts within each painted stroke soften the geometric repeat, giving the design a relaxed, 1970s revival feel. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a cheerful and characterful backdrop for modern living spaces.

In the room

The rhythmic horizontal movement of this design makes it especially effective for widening the feel of a room. In a living room, we love using it on a main feature wall behind a sofa where the full width of the zig-zag bands can create visual energy without overwhelming the rest of the space. Because the repeat has a cheerful and approachable tempo, it also works wonderfully in family areas, children's playrooms, nurseries, and teenage bedrooms where you want colour and warmth that can grow alongside the room's changing needs.

For smaller settings such as a downstairs cloakroom or compact bathroom, the wallpaper can wrap comfortably around multiple walls. The flowing geometry gives compact spaces a vibrant personality, while the airy blue background keeps the overall atmosphere feeling open and light.

Styling it

Because our chevron motif carries strong colour and rhythmic movement, we suggest balancing the space with relatively understated furniture shapes. Streamlined mid-century silhouettes or simple contemporary pieces allow the wall murals to remain the focal point. Light natural woods or simple painted finishes work particularly well to ground the room without competing with the vibrant zig-zags.

When choosing surrounding textiles and accessories, pick up one of the softer tones from the print in a flat, woven cushion, a plain wool rug, or simple cotton curtains. Keeping large fabric surfaces solid and calm provides a visual resting point that lets the painterly character of the wallpaper stand out.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on a refreshing duck-egg teal base, layered with sea green, grassy green, sunny yellow, and mustard ochre. To create a cohesive look across adjacent painted walls, wood trim, or fitted cabinetry, consider pulling directly from these core shades:

• Soft sea-foam or pale aqua paint on adjoining walls helps extend the cooling background tone throughout the room.
• Warm cream or soft off-white on skirting boards, doors, and ceilings provides a crisp, clean frame that highlights the colourful repeat.
• Muted mustard or olive green accents on smaller upholstery or decorative objects tie back into the deeper brushstrokes for a thoughtful, layered feel.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our wallpaper murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that hangs cleanly on your wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer flexible solutions tailored to modern homes.