Wallpaper - Blowing Bubbles

Captured by Max Blakesberg Studios, our Blowing Bubbles wallpaper captures a sea turtle gliding through clear, deep ocean water just beneath the rippling surface. The composition centers on the turtle's detailed brown and amber shell, patterned flippers, and a stream of rising bubbles breaking into the light above. Rich teal and deep blue tones define the aquatic background, contrasted by the warm, earthy shades of the turtle. As with all Wallism wall murals, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the photographic motif features a large, singular focal point, we like giving this design a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full scale of the turtle and the water's surface can be appreciated. It works naturally on an accent wall in a bedroom behind the headboard or across a main living room wall. In a bathroom or playroom, the underwater perspective introduces deep aquatic depth without feeling cluttered. The vertical movement of the rising bubbles and the diagonal angle of the turtle also help draw the eye upward, making it an engaging feature in rooms with standard or higher ceilings.

Styling it

To balance the strong blue-green backdrop of the mural wallpapers, we recommend pairing the wall with furniture in warm, natural materials. Light woods such as oak or ash help reflect the amber tones found in the turtle's shell, while clean-lined silhouettes keep the focus squarely on the photography. For surrounding textiles, choosing simple weaves in unbleached white, sandy beige, or muted taupe grounds the room and maintains a balanced, airy atmosphere.

Color combinations

The wallpaper is anchored by saturated teal, ocean blue, and navy, balanced by warm amber, chestnut brown, and soft surface highlights. For surrounding walls, trim, and cabinetry, we suggest using warm off-whites or soft sand tones to pick up the lighter elements in the water. If you prefer a moodier palette, deep slate or dark marine blue on adjoining walls will seamlessly extend the underwater atmosphere throughout the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure and is designed to be straightforward to hang.