Wallpaper - Nautical Friends Anchors of Fun

Our Nautical Friends Anchors of Fun wallpaper brings a charming coastal character into children's spaces, designed by Moira Hershey. The illustration features a friendly green octopus wearing a sailor cap, wrapped around a classic blue-grey anchor, framed by a soft rope border. Gentle bubbles, small swimming fish, and hand-lettered text reading "anchors aweigh!" sit against an off-white background with a weathered wood-grain visual texture. We make our wallpapers made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it easy to create a focal point in a nursery or toddler room.

In the room

In a nursery or toddler's bedroom, this wall mural works exceptionally well on a main feature wall where the central illustration can be enjoyed in full. Placing it on an uninterrupted wall behind a cot, toddler bed, or a low reading nook ensures the cheerful octopus and framed rope border remain visible without being cut off by tall furniture. Because the design has an open composition and soft pastel tones, it brings character into a smaller room without feeling crowded.

Styling it

To keep the atmosphere light and balanced, we suggest pairing this design with quiet, simple furnishings. Warm, light-toned timber or painted white furniture complements the relaxed maritime aesthetic without competing with the illustration. Soft textiles in washed cotton or cosy knit blankets pick up on the gentle feel of the artwork. By keeping larger storage units against adjacent painted walls, the wallpapered area remains an open and inviting corner for play and bedtime stories.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres around soft avocado green, slate blue-grey, pale buttery yellow, and warm rope browns against a weathered off-white backdrop. For the surrounding walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, creamy neutrals, or very soft pale grey create a cohesive and calming environment. If you want a subtle accent on neighbouring walls or fitted shelving, a gentle sea mist green or muted denim blue draws directly from the anchor and octopus while maintaining a soft overall palette.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard wallpaper rolls. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, Wallism wall murals provide practical decorating solutions for homeowners and renters alike.