Wallpaper - Scraped Blue II

Our Scraped Blue II wallpaper by Chris Paschke brings together overlapping translucent brushstrokes in shades of cool stone blue and soft white. The fluid, painterly composition carries a watercolour-like quality with subtle diagonal movement, accented by delicate hints of purple and faint warm orange beneath the surface. What we particularly like is how the gentle gradients evoke the visual character of moving water or melting ice without feeling overly busy. Printed as a made-to-measure, PVC-free design with a subtle physical structure in the paper, this wall mural introduces an expressive, contemporary abstract element to modern interiors.

In the room

Because the motif relies on broad, fluid brushstrokes and gentle gradients, we see this working particularly well across a larger uninterrupted wall in a living room or behind a bed in a bedroom. The soft contrast ensures the design anchors the space without overwhelming it, making it equally fitting for a calm home office or a minimalist meditation room. On wider walls, the diagonal flow of the brush marks has room to unfold naturally, giving the room an open, airy visual rhythm. In spaces with ample natural daylight, the subtle tonal shifts between the cool blues and muted whites become especially crisp and legible.

Styling it

To let the fluid movement of the design take centre stage, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively quiet and modern. Low-profile pieces with clean lines complement the abstract structure without competing with the painterly strokes.

When choosing materials, we particularly like balancing the cool blues of the mural with light, warm-toned woods like ash or bleached oak, which introduce an organic ground. For textiles, matte textures in unbleached cotton or soft woven fabrics in chalky neutrals help maintain a tranquil, contemporary atmosphere.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres around cool stone blue and soft white, layered with faint undertones of purple and small touches of warm orange.

To complement this palette, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with adjacent walls painted in soft off-white, pale slate grey, or muted chalk. If you want to draw out the subtle warmth hidden within the layers, accents in terracotta, burnt apricot, or warm ochre through cushions or ceramic objects create a considered and balanced contrast against the cooler blue tones.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with purchasing standard fixed rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers provide flexible decorating solutions for both homeowners and those living in rented spaces.