Wallpaper - Regatta Retreat

Created by Jeanette Vertentes, our Regatta Retreat wallpaper brings the lively movement of sailboats gliding across open water into your interior. The design features a cluster of sailing boats rendered with expressive, impressionistic oil-painted brushwork, capturing vibrant reflections across deep blue, cobalt, turquoise, and soft sunset accents of peach, orange, and pale yellow. The tall, vertical lines of the white sails rise against an open sky, giving the composition a dynamic sense of depth and coastal atmosphere. Produced as a made-to-measure mural, our wallpaper is PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure that complements the painted appearance of the artwork.

In the room

We especially like this design on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall where the full sailing fleet and the shimmering water below can unfold across the room. In a living room or open-plan dining space, placing the wallpaper behind a sofa or dining table keeps the artwork in clear view without furniture cutting into the tall masts of the boats.

Because the composition has significant vertical height and strong blue tones across the lower half, it works wonderfully in rooms with generous ceiling heights or alongside natural daylight from large windows. We also see this working beautifully in a holiday home, coastal retreat, or tranquil guest bedroom where the painterly maritime scene can set an expressive yet peaceful tone.

Styling it

To let the expressive brushstrokes and rich blues take centre stage, we would pair our wallpaper with clean-lined contemporary furniture and relatively understated surrounding elements. Low-profile seating in neutral upholstery, such as off-white, oat, or soft stone, keeps the visual weight balanced and prevents the room from feeling overcrowded.

Natural wood accents in light ash, bleached oak, or warm teak bring an effortless coastal connection that echoes the nautical theme without becoming too literal. Keep surrounding accessories simple with matte ceramic vases or subtle brushed metal hardware, allowing the painterly energy of the mural wallpapers to remain the main visual focal point.

Colour combinations

The palette in our design is anchored by vivid cobalt, deep indigo, and bright turquoise water, contrasted by soft cream sails and warm flecks of coral, tangerine, and lilac in the sky and reflections.

When choosing colours for adjacent walls, skirting boards, or cabinetry, we recommend pulling out the softer neutral tones from the sails, such as warm off-white, light linen, or gentle pebble grey. For a bolder, cohesive look, deep navy or soft coastal blues on adjoining woodwork can frame the wall murals seamlessly, while small decorative accents in warm terracotta or apricot subtly pick up the radiant sunset reflections.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored directly to your specific wall dimensions. Making each mural to your supplied measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, living spaces, and hanging preferences, designed to be straightforward and simple to install.