Wallpaper - Whale Seas Blue

Created by Daphne Brissonnet, our Whale Seas Blue wallpaper brings a playful maritime story to life through a distinctive block-print aesthetic. A prominent white whale anchors the composition amidst swirling blue waves, surrounded by an imaginative underwater assembly of octopuses, coral branches, scallop shells, sea stars, and stylized golden ochre accents. The rich navy background gives the graphic forms strong definition, while textural markings throughout lend the design an authentic printmaking character. Printed as made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers with a subtle structure in the paper, this design offers a bold visual focus for interior spaces.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working wonderfully on a feature wall where the central illustration can be appreciated in its entirety. In a living room or teenage bedroom, placing the mural behind a low-profile sofa or bed frame keeps the lower wave details grounded while leaving the full scene visible. Because the design has a strong narrative and graphic weight, it thrives when given a clear, relatively open wall rather than being broken up by tall cabinetry or heavy shelving.

In a study, powder room, or bathroom, the deep navy ground creates an enveloping, cozy atmosphere. The high contrast between the crisp white marine motifs and the dark backdrop gives the space visual depth without feeling chaotic.

Styling it

To let the expressive linework take centre stage, we suggest styling around this design with clean-lined, grounded furnishings. Mid-century modern pieces or contemporary furniture with simple silhouettes allow the energetic print to stand out effortlessly.

• Pair with warm natural timber like teak or honey-toned oak to complement the mustard and ochre decorative details in the print.
• Choose understated woven upholstery in off-white, oat, or dark indigo to echo the key tones of the motif without competing for attention.
• Incorporate subtle aged brass or matte black lighting and hardware to pull out the warm metallic hues and dark linework of the block print.

Colour combinations

The palette of this design is anchored by a deep navy blue and crisp, off-white graphic motifs, accented by softer denim blue waves and warm, earthy ochre details.

When choosing paint for adjoining walls and woodwork, a muted warm off-white or soft linen creates a clean, balanced frame around the mural. For a more dramatic, immersive room, colour-drenching neighbouring walls and trim in a matching dark navy blue makes the white sea creatures pop with striking clarity. Deep mustard accents or muted indigo textiles elsewhere in the room will naturally tie the entire space together.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce PVC-free wallpapers with a subtle physical structure in the paper surface, designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.