Wallpaper - The Octopus Beast II

Our The Octopus Beast II wallpaper captures a dramatic maritime clash where a massive red octopus rises from churning dark blue waves to encircle a wooden sailing ship amidst a brewing ocean storm. Rendered in an expressive watercolor-like style by Wai Collective, the composition balances deep charcoal storm clouds and flashes of lightning against the bold, coiling red tentacles of the sea beast. As one of our made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers, it pairs narrative maritime illustration with a subtle physical structure in the paper, making it an evocative focal point designed to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because this is a large-scale scenic motif with a powerful narrative focal point, we like giving our design a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full drama of the ship and sea monster can unfold without heavy visual breaks. It works exceptionally well as an accent wall in a home office, study, or private library, where the stormy nautical theme adds character and depth behind a desk or reading chair.

We also see this design working naturally in a living room, media den, or creative studio. In a teenager's room or hobby room, the dynamic movement of the waves and storm gives the space an adventurous atmosphere. If you have higher ceilings or a long accent wall, the vertical reach of the kraken's tentacles and the rising clouds draw the eye upward, giving the composition plenty of room to breathe.

Styling it

To balance the high visual energy of the scene, we suggest pairing this wallpaper with furniture that has clean, grounded silhouettes. Darker wood tones such as walnut or deep stained oak complement the stormy mood and echo the classic wooden hull of the ship.

When it comes to surrounding accents, consider warm brass hardware, aged bronze reading lamps, or matte black metal details that subtly highlight the dramatic contrast in the artwork. We recommend keeping nearby textiles relatively understated, choosing solid dark navy, charcoal, or warm neutral upholstery so the wallpaper carries the primary pattern in the room.

Color combinations

The artwork is built around rich, deep tones: vivid and dark reds in the sea creature, navy and deep ocean blues in the water, charcoal and stormy grays in the sky, and subtle hints of gold and parchment in the ship's sails and lightning.

To create a cohesive interior, we recommend drawing from the wallpaper's palette for adjacent painted walls and woodwork. A deep slate gray or muted navy creates an enveloping, dramatic atmosphere when wrapped around neighboring walls. For a lighter contrast, warm off-white or soft greige trim helps frame the scene cleanly while letting the intense reds and blues stand out.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing means your wall mural is printed specifically for your project, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard-sized rolls.

Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Our wall murals are engineered to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering practical decorating solutions for homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.