Wallpaper - Open Shoreline

Our Open Shoreline wall mural, created by artist Julia Purinton, captures the quiet rhythm of the coast through an expressive, impressionist lens. Painted-looking brushwork and sweeping horizontal layers depict a sandy shoreline meeting ocean waves beneath billowy white clouds. The palette pairs rich sky blues and deep ocean tones with soft sands, warm peach undertones, and frothy whites along the surf line. The open, expansive composition brings a calm horizon to interior spaces, making it a natural choice for rooms where you want an airy, scenic focal point. Like all our mural wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that complements the painterly texture.

In the room

Because of the strong horizon line and generous sense of scale, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room, meditation room, or vacation home. Positioning the design along a wider wall allows the diagonal sweep of the shoreline and the broad coastal sky to be seen in full view.

In a living room, we would place this wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa so the meeting of surf and sand remains visible above the seat line. The open blue sky in the upper portion of the design helps keep the upper half of the room feeling light and spacious. In a quiet meditation space or sitting area, the painterly wash of sea and sand introduces an uncluttered visual backdrop that invites a calm atmosphere.

Styling it

To let the painterly character of the artwork stand out, we suggest keeping surrounding furnishings relatively simple in form and silhouette. Low-slung seating with clean lines ensures the central movement of the breaking waves remains unobstructed.

For surrounding materials, organic and relaxed textures work naturally alongside this coastal scene. We would pair the mural with light, unvarnished wood or pale painted furniture to echo the sandy tones in the foreground. Layering in neutral linen textiles, woven accents, or soft cotton upholstery provides a tactile contrast to the smooth painted visual style of the wallpaper without competing with its color palette.

Color combinations

The primary palette within the design brings together deep sea blue, soft sky blue, crisp white, and warm sandy beige with subtle peach and butter-yellow undertones.

When decorating the surrounding space, we recommend pulling colors directly from these lighter notes. Soft off-white or sandy beige on adjacent walls creates a seamless transition that extends the shoreline feel throughout the room. If you prefer a cooler look, a very pale sky-blue paint on surrounding walls or woodwork connects directly with the upper cloudscape. For larger furniture, neutral creams, oatmeal, or washed denim tones provide a comfortable, grounded foundation.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during installation. We produce our mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure in the paper surface. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to various homes, whether you own your property or live in a rental.