Wallpaper - Know The Wind

Our Know The Wind wallpaper by Jeanette Vertentes captures a vibrant coastal scene filled with drifting sailing boats across open water. What we particularly like about this design is its painterly Impressionist character, where visible brushstrokes and rich palette knife marks bring energetic texture to the water and sails. The palette balances breezy aquamarine blues, soft sky tones, and warm golden yellow highlights reflecting on the surface. Printed to your exact wall dimensions, this made-to-measure wallpaper is PVC-free and features a subtle physical structure in the paper that complements its artistic feel.

In the room

In a living room, we would give this wall mural a wide, main wall where the full seascape composition has space to unfold. The dynamic vertical lines of the boat masts draw the eye upwards, which works nicely in rooms with standard or higher ceilings. We also see this working exceptionally well in a bright coastal sitting area, dining space, or holiday home where the tranquil maritime theme can set the tone for the entire interior. Because the lower half carries rich, broken color reflections on the water, positioning lower furniture like a sofa or low sideboard in front of it allows the prominent sails and open sky to remain completely clear.

Styling it

To complement the expressive, painterly nature of the design, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture relatively calm and grounded.

• Pair with light or mid-toned warm woods to mirror the golden ochre and sunny yellow tones found in the sails.
• Choose soft upholstery fabrics in muted coastal tones, such as pale linen or chalky off-white, preventing visual competition with the detailed brushwork.
• Introduce subtle nautical or ceramic decorative accents in deep navy or sea-glass green to pick up on the maritime palette without overwhelming the room.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper features a balanced mix of aquamarine, cerulean blue, sky blue, and vibrant yellow, alongside softer hints of coral pink and deep purple in the water reflections. For adjacent walls, we suggest soft warm whites, pale sky tints, or quiet chalky greys that let the vibrant blues take centre stage. If you prefer a moodier, more enveloping space, picking out the deep navy tone from the hull and lower reflections for surrounding woodwork or painted trim creates a striking, framed effect.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface texture. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.