Wallpaper - The Octopus Beast

Our The Octopus Beast wallpaper brings a dramatic maritime scene to life with a giant red sea creature wrapping its tentacles around a wooden sailing ship in a turbulent ocean. Created in collaboration with Wai Collective, the design features a watercolor-inspired appearance where dark storm clouds, flashes of white lightning, and churning charcoal gray waves frame the central action. The deep oceanic blues and moody gray tones create a striking background that makes the vivid red sea monster stand out across the wall. Printed to your specific wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, our wallpapers make it simple to bring expressive narrative artwork into your home.

In the room

Because of the bold central motif and high visual contrast, we see this wallpaper working especially well on a main accent wall where the full composition can unfold without interruption. In a den, teenage room, or dedicated hobby room, placing the design behind a sofa, low desk, or seating area gives the artwork room to breathe while grounding the entire space in a dark, atmospheric mood. The scale of the crashing waves and sweeping tentacles creates a sense of depth, making compact spaces feel surprisingly immersive.

In a playroom or gaming room, the nautical adventure theme brings an energetic visual character that sparks imagination. Because the upper section carries darker storm clouds and lightning, the wallpaper transitions naturally toward the ceiling, while the darker waters at the base sit comfortably behind low-profile furniture.

Styling it

To balance the intensity and rich detail of the mural, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined furnishings and grounded materials. Darker wood tones or blackened metal accents complement the stormy sea and the wooden ship in the artwork.

Keeping surrounding upholstery relatively quiet in charcoal, deep navy, or muted slate allows the red monster to remain the clear focal point of the room. Warm, directional lighting or low-placed floor lamps help enhance the rich shadows and painterly watercolor textures during the evening without washing out the deeper tones.

Color combinations

The primary palette of our wallpaper centers on charcoal gray, stormy ocean blues, and foam white, energized by the intense crimson and rust reds of the octopus.

When choosing surrounding colors for adjoining walls, trim, or major furniture, we recommend pulling directly from the deeper tones in the design. Dark charcoal, stormy slate blue, or soft off-white on adjacent walls will create a seamless, enveloping atmosphere. If you prefer to introduce subtle warmth, muted terracotta or dark leather accents echo the reddish tones of the creature without competing with the scene.

About our wallpaper

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

All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to every design. We also ensure our wall murals are straightforward and easy to hang, offering options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their living spaces.