Wallpaper - Ocean Hues I

Our Ocean Hues I wallpaper, created by Kathy Ferguson, brings together horizontal bands of mixed-media collage with a rich coastal palette. What we particularly like about this design is the varied layering of watercolor washes, painted blocks, and graphic linework across muted teals, sea greens, soft lavenders, and deep indigo blues. Subtle textural details, like delicate cross-hatching, scribbled loops, and droplet motifs outlined in warm ochre, give the composition an artistic, collected feel across the wall. Produced made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, it offers a contemporary abstract presence that works beautifully across living rooms, bedrooms, and dining spaces.

In the room

The strong horizontal flow of this design makes it especially effective on wider walls where the collage bands can stretch out without feeling cut short. We see it working exceptionally well in a living room behind a low-profile sofa, or as a focal wall in a bedroom behind a headboard. Because the pattern relies on varied visual bands rather than a uniform grid, it maintains visual interest without overwhelming the space. In a dining room or wide hallway, the rhythm of pale paper stripes contrasted with deeper teal and purple blocks anchors the room naturally.

Styling it

We recommend letting the multi-layered character of the wallpaper take center stage while keeping surrounding furnishings relatively calm and grounded.

• Pair this mural with furniture in light natural wood or warm, soft neutrals to echo the unpainted parchment bands within the artwork.
• Select upholstery and textiles in solid tones drawn from the artwork, such as muted sage, chalky lilac, or deep slate blue, to keep the space cohesive.
• Keep wall decor minimal on the wallpapered wall so the delicate line work and watercolor transitions remain uninterrupted.

Color combinations

The design itself centers on cool water-inspired tones, including seafoam, celadon, dusty lavender, deep ocean blue, and soft off-white, accented with thin lines of warm ochre. When styling around it, we like combining it with adjacent walls painted in soft warm whites, pale greys, or muted celadon to keep the room open and airy. For a moodier, more tailored look, pulling the deep indigo or charcoal tones into nearby cabinetry, trim, or accent chairs creates a striking visual frame around the lighter bands of the wallpaper.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material during installation. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to every printed design.

Our mural wallpapers are straightforward and easy to hang, making them a practical choice for both homeowners and renters looking to bring distinctive, design-led art into their living spaces.