Wallpaper - Fun Sardines I

Designed by Becky Thorns, our Fun Sardines I wallpaper pairs a retro pop art sensibility with playful culinary charm. The motif showcases a stylised sardine tin with two blue fish, set over a graphic red and white checkerboard ground. With its bold outlines, screenprint-inspired look, and vibrant contrast, the pattern brings lively rhythm and personality to the wall. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well in culinary and gathering spaces such as the kitchen, dining room, or a dedicated pantry. The repeating checkered pattern and self-contained tin motif give the design a strong graphic tempo that can easily define a breakfast nook or anchor an accent wall behind a dining table. Because the geometric grid has an orderly structure, it sits comfortably across smaller, functional wall sections or as a focal backdrop without overwhelming the space.

Styling it

The 1960s pop art character lends itself naturally to retro, contemporary, or eclectic maximalist interiors. To balance the vibrant red checkerboard and deep blue tones of the motif, we would keep larger furniture relatively clean-lined. Mid-century dining chairs, painted cabinetry, or warm timber tables work beautifully alongside the artwork, letting the bold graphic shapes take center stage while creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a classic pairing of crisp white and primary red in the checkerboard background, balanced by the bright blue and neutral tin detailing of the sardines. When decorating around this wallpaper, we suggest pulling out softer warm whites or cream tones for adjacent walls and woodwork to maintain a bright, fresh feel. For accent pieces, deep navy, rich cobalt, or touches of warm mustard yellow harmonise effortlessly with the primary palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals and mural wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to a variety of homes and living spaces.