Wallpaper - Splashy Paints, Dark

Our Splashy Paints, Dark wallpaper brings together a dynamic abstract composition created by Irina Chikati. Deep navy blue and black tones anchor the darker palette, layered with expressive brush strokes, paint drips, and accents of green and orange. The interplay of vertical drips and horizontal sweeping marks creates a sense of fluid movement and painterly depth across the wall. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural with a subtle structure in the paper, this design gives any interior the distinct, expressive character of contemporary oil painting on a grand scale.

In the room

Because the composition has significant visual weight and energetic brushwork, we see this working especially well on a primary feature wall in a living room, home office, or creative art studio. In a living room, placing this wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa lets the upper drips and sweeping horizontal marks remain fully visible, turning the entire wall into an artistic focal point. For a dedicated workspace or study, positioning the mural along the wall behind your desk creates an inspiring, atmospheric backdrop during video calls and everyday work.

In rooms with generous natural daylight, the subtler transitions between the deep navy, black, and green layers emerge with clarity. In lower evening lighting, the deeper tones recede into a quiet, moody background while the warmer orange highlights catch the ambient light.

Styling it

When styling around such an expressive abstract design, we recommend keeping larger furniture pieces relatively restrained so the mural wallpaper can lead the room. Clean, contemporary furniture silhouettes with low profiles allow the full scale of the artwork to breathe without feeling crowded.

Warm, natural wood elements—such as a muted walnut desk or a low oak sideboard—provide a grounding counterweight to the cool navy and blue tones. To balance the dark palette, choose upholstery and textiles in lighter neutral shades like soft linen, oatmeal, or warm off-white. If you want to subtly echo the painting, pick up the terracotta and orange accents through a single ceramic vase, an accent pillow, or minimalist bronze hardware.

Color combinations

The core palette within our wallpaper is built on deep navy blue, charcoal black, and muted forest green, accented with vibrant dashes of orange and soft earthy undertones.

To create a cohesive room scheme, consider painting adjacent walls in a soft, chalky off-white or a light warm gray, which keeps the space feeling open while contrasting gently with the darker wallpaper. For a bolder, more enveloping environment, you could color-match surrounding trim or cabinetry to the deep navy or charcoal found in the base of the design. Accent pieces in burnt sienna, rust, or muted olive will naturally tie back to the warm brush marks in the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer dependable decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.