Wallpaper - Keeping It Cool

Our Keeping It Cool wallpaper, created by Art Balitskiy, brings together an eclectic lineup of illustrated brown bears dressed in distinct subculture and vintage-inspired street fashion. Rendered with fine hatched ink-style linework against a clean, off-white textured backdrop, each character has its own personality, from a bowler-hatted gentleman with a monocle to a relaxed skater, a surfer, and a phone-scrolling cutie in a tracksuit. The graphic, poster-like composition balances playful illustration with a restrained, earthy color palette of warm browns, deep blues, forest greens, and touches of red. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers with a subtle physical structure in the paper, this design adds an energetic, characterful focal point to any room.

In the room

We see this design working exceptionally well in spaces that embrace creative expression and lighthearted individuality, such as a teenage room, a lively playroom, or a dedicated art studio. Because the characters are arranged in a structured, horizontal grid with plenty of open breathing room around them, the wallpaper creates strong visual impact without overwhelming the space. On an uninterrupted feature wall behind a study desk, modular seating, or a bed, the figures remain clearly legible and invite closer viewing. In rooms with steady daylight, the crisp contrast between the dark ink linework and the pale backdrop stands out sharply, giving the wall a clean, graphic presence.

Styling it

To let the quirky character illustrations take center stage, we would balance the wallpaper with straightforward, contemporary furniture that has clean silhouettes and understated detailing.

• Keep large furniture pieces simple and functional, choosing painted matte surfaces or warm, unadorned woods like birch or light oak that complement the natural tones of the bear illustrations.
• Introduce accent textiles and decor in solid colors drawn directly from the characters' outfits, such as deep racing green, denim blue, or warm rust, avoiding competing busy patterns.
• Bring in utilitarian accents with dark metal hardware or streamlined industrial lighting to mirror the graphic precision of the ink linework.

Color combinations

The design is anchored by warm brown bear figures, detailed black ink lines, and a neutral, light-textured base, accented by touches of navy blue, forest green, warm ochre, and soft crimson in the clothing. For surrounding walls, we recommend pairing this wallpaper with soft off-white, light warm gray, or muted oatmeal paint colors to maintain an airy feel. If you want a more cocooning or graphic look in a study or gaming nook, painting adjacent trim or built-in shelving in a deep charcoal or vintage bottle green picks up the darker ink tones beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, decor projects, and living situations.