Wallpaper - Where is the Tide

Our Where is the Tide wallpaper, created in collaboration with artist Julia Purinton, translates an abstract coastal horizon into an open, painterly landscape. Broad, horizontal brushstrokes in soft powder blue, airy white, and muted sandy tones ground the lower edge of the composition, while expansive atmospheric sweeps suggest an open sky and distant sea. The low horizon line balances calm, open space with expressive painterly texture across the wall. Made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this mural wallpaper brings a serene, art-led presence to residential interiors.

In the room

Because the composition relies on an expansive sky and a grounding horizon along the lower third, we see this wall mural working particularly well across a wider, uninterrupted wall. In a bedroom, placing the design behind a low headboard allows the atmospheric blue and white brushwork to rise naturally into the room without being obscured. It also creates a tranquil atmosphere in a dedicated meditation room, where the horizontal lines and gentle contrast establish a grounded, contemplative focal point. Generous daylight highlights the subtle layering of brush marks and tonal shifts between the soft blues and sandy ochres.

Styling it

We would pair this painterly landscape with an organic modern interior that shares its gentle, grounded character. Low-profile furniture with clean, relaxed silhouettes helps keep the horizon line open and visible. Natural, warm wood tones in white oak or ash echo the sandy undertones at the base of the design, while soft, unpatterned textiles in off-white, oat, or washed denim blue complement the airy atmosphere without introducing competing visual patterns.

Color combinations

The design is defined by soft powder blues, clean whites, and warm, muted sand tones along the base, accented by subtle touches of slate along the horizon. When selecting paint colors for adjacent walls or trim, we recommend pulling from these foundational shades. Soft off-whites and pale sandy beiges create a seamless transition around the room, while a quiet, chalky blue-gray on surrounding woodwork can echo the cooler tones across the sky.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that feels natural on the wall. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.