Wallpaper - Pacific Surf II Sepia

Our Pacific Surf II Sepia wallpaper by Nathan Larson captures a dynamic moment on the water through a warm, vintage photographic lens. The composition centers on a surfer carving through an ocean wave, framed by sea spray, rolling foam, and a dense, tree-covered shoreline rising in the background. Rendered in muted sepia, warm off-white, and deep charcoal-brown tones, the image has a soft focus around the edges and a subtle grain that gives it an authentic, analog character. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions and are completely PVC-free, with a subtle physical structure in the paper.

In the room

Because of the photographic depth and horizontal movement across the wave, this design works especially well as an accent wall in a living room, bedroom, or home office. In a living room, placing this wall mural behind a low sofa or credenza leaves the central wave and surfer fully in view, grounding the seating area with a sense of motion. In a bedroom, installing it behind the bed creates a calm yet visually engaging backdrop, where the soft sepia tones bring warmth without overpowering the space.

On a wider, uninterrupted wall, the full breadth of the ocean surf and the forested headland can unfold completely. The muted palette also handles changing light gracefully. In bright daylight, the details in the ocean spray and tree line stay distinct, while under warmer evening lamplight, the sepia tones deepen and create a cozy, grounded atmosphere.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we recommend leaning into simple silhouettes and grounded finishes that complement its coastal, vintage aesthetic. Mid-tone or darker woods like walnut or teak echo the natural forest in the background, while black or bronze metal hardware on lighting and shelving ties in with the deeper tones of the wetsuit and shadows.

To maintain balance, keep large upholstered pieces and surrounding textiles relatively quiet. Solid woven fabrics in warm linen, oat, or charcoal allow the action in the wall mural to remain the focal point. Matte ceramic decor or textured pottery also pairs naturally with the organic feel of the sea and coastline.

Color combinations

The design itself is built on warm sepia, cream, soft sand, and deep espresso-charcoal.

For adjacent walls and painted trim, creamy off-whites and warm greiges create a smooth transition that feels airy and open. If you want a moodier, more tailored look, pairing the wallpaper with deep charcoal, dark bronze, or forest green cabinetry and trim draws out the darkest values in the photograph. Warm earth tones such as soft clay or muted taupe also work beautifully on neighboring surfaces or larger rugs.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. We make our wall murals to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options suited to different homes, living spaces, and interior projects.