Wallpaper - First Day of Summer

Created by Silvia Vassileva, our First Day of Summer wallpaper captures an expressive abstract seascape with the painterly feel of layered oil brushstrokes. Sweeping horizontal bands of aquamarine blue, soft gray, and warm ochre suggest water meeting sky, accented by vibrant touches of orange and deeper blue along the horizon. What we especially like about this mural wallpaper is the balance between broad, atmospheric washes and energetic, textured paint marks that give the scene its fluid movement. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because of its open composition and expansive horizontal sweep, we see this wall mural working particularly well across a wider uninterrupted wall in a living room or a dedicated meditation room. Placing the design behind a low sofa or along a main focal wall allows the full width of the painterly horizon to unfold naturally across the space. The softer gray and sky tones across the upper half keep the room feeling open and airy, while the concentrated blue and ochre tones anchor the lower visual plane. In spaces with good natural daylight, the subtler transitions between the aquamarine, sandy neutrals, and slate gray tones become especially engaging to take in.

Styling it

To let the expressive brushwork of the wallpaper remain the focal point, we recommend pairing it with grounded, understated furniture shapes. Contemporary or organic modern interiors complement this design effortlessly. Consider choosing low-profile seating upholstered in neutral woven fabrics or pale gray tones that echo the softer sky areas of the painting.

When selecting wood elements, warmer tones such as natural oak or warm ash introduce a balanced organic warmth that picks up the ochre accents without competing with the blue horizon. Keeping surrounding decorative pieces relatively minimal and textural, like smooth matte ceramics or simple architectural accents, allows the artistic character of the wall to lead the atmosphere.

Color combinations

Our First Day of Summer design features a rich palette of aquamarine blue, deep sea blue, warm ochre, soft cloud gray, and bright sunset orange accents. To create a cohesive room scheme around our wallpaper, consider using soft off-whites, warm sandy neutrals, or pale gray on adjacent painted walls and woodwork.

For accents across textiles, cushions, or artwork on other walls, deeper navy or dusty slate blue can tie directly back into the horizontal brushstrokes of the water. If you want to introduce a subtle touch of warmth, understated terracotta or mustard tones will naturally highlight the warm highlights along the horizon.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving the finished wall a refined, intentional presence. Our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.