Wallpaper - Scandi Map Blue

Our Scandi Map Blue wallpaper, designed by Becky Thorns, presents an illustrated world map set against a deep steel blue ocean backdrop. The continents are rendered in soft off-white and warm sandy tones, featuring watercolor-like illustrations of regional landscapes, mountains, trees, and desert flora, along with charming handwritten continent labels and a classic compass rose in the corner. Subtle grid lines and painterly cloud textures bring depth to the composition. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural with a subtle paper texture, it adds an adventurous yet gentle focal point to the room.

In the room

Because this design functions as a full-scale world map, we see it working exceptionally well on a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall where the entire global composition can unfold without visual breakups. In a nursery, children's bedroom, or playroom, positioning the wallpaper behind a low bed, crib, or play table keeps the lower details accessible to little explorers while letting the upper continents fill the wall.

The muted, earthy tones across the landmasses balance the calm steel blue background, making the design equally suited to a shared study or home office. In these creative work spaces, an accent wall behind a desk or open shelving provides visual interest without overwhelming the room. For rooms with generous natural light, the contrast between the pale continents and the deep sea tone feels especially crisp and inviting throughout the day.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with furniture that echoes its Scandinavian and bohemian sensibilities. Natural light oak, birch, or pale ash furniture pieces ground the space effortlessly and complement the warm, sandy tones in the map illustration.

To keep the room feeling balanced, we suggest using simpler textiles in soft creams, oatmeal, or washed denim tones. Low-profile bookshelves, woven storage baskets, and clean-lined furniture allow the detailed illustrations of flora, mountains, and coastlines to stand out as the primary visual story on the wall.

Color combinations

The wallpaper centers on a deep steel blue ocean complemented by muted off-whites, sandy beiges, earthy greens, and subtle terracotta highlights across the illustrated continents.

When choosing paint colors for adjacent walls or trim, consider soft warm whites, pale linen hues, or muted dove grays to reflect the brightness of the landmasses. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel in a study or reading nook, a deep slate blue or forest green drawn from the illustrated landscape details creates a cozy, cohesive surrounding palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free wallpaper with a subtle structure in the paper surface. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our mural wallpapers offer flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.