Wallpaper - Shark Smile

Created by Jeanette Vertentes, our Shark Smile wallpaper brings together an expressive, friendly shark motif with an energetic mosaic-style background. Painted in broad, sweeping brushstrokes of turquoise, aquamarine, and deep blue, the central shark glides across a vibrant field of small, colorful dabbed squares featuring yellow, coral, pink, and purple. This playful balance between large, smooth sea-life shapes and detailed, pixel-like color accents makes it a distinctive focal point for any wall. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper texture.

In the room

We see Shark Smile working especially well in a playroom, children's bedroom, or teenage room where an energetic, imaginative mood fits right in. Because the shark is large in scale and glides horizontally across the scene, we recommend giving this mural wallpaper a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall so the full form can be enjoyed without tall furniture cutting into the artwork. It also works wonderfully as a cheerful feature wall in a family bathroom, bringing ocean-inspired color to the space. In rooms with plenty of daylight, the bright aquamarine highlights and multicolored backdrop feel particularly fresh and vivid.

Styling it

When styling around such a colorful, painterly design, we like letting the wallpaper lead the room and keeping the surrounding elements simple and functional.

• Choose low-profile furniture in light or warm wood tones, or clean painted finishes like white or navy, to keep the visual focus directly on the artwork.
• Pick up one or two secondary accent shades from the mosaic background, such as sunny yellow or coral, through small decor items like cushions, storage baskets, or simple desk accessories.
• Keep surrounding bedding or window coverings solid and understated so they do not compete with the busy brushwork of the background.

Color combinations

Our wallpaper features a foundation of bright aquamarine blue, rich ocean blues, and mint, accented by popping background squares in yellow, pink, coral, lilac, and soft white. For adjacent painted walls, crisp white, soft sandy beige, or a very pale sky blue create a balanced, fresh border around the mural. If you prefer a richer setting, a muted navy or petrol blue on adjoining walls will echo the deeper shading along the shark's fins and frame the design nicely.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your specific wall measurements. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options for both homeowners and renters.