Wallpaper - In The Blue

Our In The Blue wallpaper captures the fluid energy of a cresting ocean wave, interpreted through expressive watercolor-like washes and textured, painterly brushstrokes. Created by Chris Paschke, the composition balances deep indigo and cobalt swells with frothy white spray and soft, diluted sky blues above. The sweeping diagonal crest brings a sense of movement into a room while the open, atmospheric upper half gives the design breathing space. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this mural wallpaper turns a plain wall into a calm, dramatic focal point.

In the room

Because the wave forms a strong sculptural arch across the wall, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a bathroom, vacation home, or dedicated meditation space. In a larger bathroom setting, placing the design on an expansive wall behind a freestanding tub creates an immediate connection to water, while the lighter blue and white areas at the top keep the upper part of the room feeling airy.

In a meditation room or quiet lounge corner, we would place this design on an uninterrupted wall where the full sweep of the wave can be appreciated from low seating. The artwork carries substantial visual weight in its lower half, so pairing it with lower furniture profiles prevents the dynamic curve of the crest from being obscured.

Styling it

To complement the organic, fluid nature of the brushwork, we recommend grounding the space with understated materials and clean, contemporary forms:

• Choose low-profile furniture in light oak, pale ash, or smooth matte white finishes to allow the sweeping motion of the wave to remain the primary focus.
• Incorporate textured woven textiles, such as unbleached linen or natural jute, which echo the tactile, painted look of the crest without competing with its color.
• Use brushed silver or matte nickel hardware and lighting fixtures to subtly reinforce the cool, watery palette without introducing heavy contrast.

Color combinations

The wallpaper is built on a rich spectrum of ocean blues, transitioning from deep marine navy and slate blue to soft denim, misty sky blue, and crisp seafoam white.

Around the wallpaper, we suggest carrying the paler sky blue or a soft off-white onto adjacent walls to extend the open feeling of the upper composition. For larger furniture or cabinetry, deep navy provides a grounded, monochromatic connection to the darkest depths of the wave, while light wood tones and chalky mineral tones introduce a subtle, natural warmth that balances the cooler palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all of our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers provide a simple way to introduce bespoke, artist-led design into your home.