Wallpaper - Surf is Up

Our Surf is Up wallpaper brings energetic 1970s surf culture straight to the wall, illustrated by David Carter Brown. The design captures a surfer carving across a curling cobalt blue wave on a bright yellow board, set against a sunny sky and a distant shoreline lined with palm trees. Retro graphic flowers in bright orange, pink, yellow, and green frame the scene alongside bold lettering that reads "SURF'S UP! Ride The Wave!". Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

Because this is an illustrated scene with strong narrative focus, we see our wall murals like this working especially well on a dedicated accent wall. In a playroom, teenage bedroom, or a casual vacation home living space, giving the design an open wall ensures the full wave, lettering, and shoreline remain visible.

The composition carries a lot of graphic energy, so placing it behind a bed, sofa, or low desk allows the artwork to set the character of the space without competing with tall furniture. In rooms with ample natural daylight, the bright contrast between the warm golden sky and deep blue water really stands out, while warm evening lamps bring out the punchy orange and yellow floral details.

Styling it

When styling a room around such a vibrant retro motif, we like balancing its bold personality with relaxed, grounded furniture choices:

• Choose simple furniture with clean lines, such as mid-century inspired shapes or painted pieces in crisp white, to keep the visual focus centered on the wall.
• Introduce warm wood tones like pine, teak, or rattan, which naturally reinforce the beachside, 1970s aesthetic without introducing competing patterns.
• Keep surrounding textiles mostly solid, choosing plain woven rugs or unpatterned cushions in off-white, denim blue, or sun-faded mustard yellow.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a bold palette built around rich cobalt and sky blues, balanced by golden yellow, tangerine orange, soft pink, and grassy green.

To create a cohesive interior, we suggest pulling directly from these tones for adjacent painted surfaces and accessories. Clean off-white or soft sandy beige on neighboring walls keeps the atmosphere light and airy. If you prefer more color, a muted dusty blue or a warm ochre trim creates a deliberate, retro-inspired contrast that ties directly into the wave and sunset tones of the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall measurements. Custom sizing helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to purchasing standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wall murals offer an easy way to transform your interior, whether you own your home or live in a rental space.