Wallpaper - By the Sea

Our By the Sea wallpaper, created by Haley Knighten, translates the expansive feeling of the coast into an expressive abstract seascape. Broad, sweeping brushstrokes in deep blues, teals, and cooler ocean tones meet soft white highlights that suggest the crest of rolling waves, while the horizon softens into pale blue and gentle gray. The painterly visual texture and open composition give the wall mural a refined, gallery-like presence that feels both grounded and airy. Printed to your exact dimensions, this PVC-free design features a subtle paper structure that adds character to any interior.

In the room

Because the composition relies on horizontal sweep and open horizon lines, this design works especially well on wider, relatively uninterrupted walls where the scale of the artwork can unfold naturally. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-backed sofa creates an anchor that visually broadens the space without overwhelming it. In a bedroom, installing it across the wall behind the headboard brings a balanced, serene rhythm to the room, where the darker base tones sit low and the paler sky tones keep the upper wall light and open.

For a dedicated home office, study, or meditation space, the abstract ocean movement offers visual depth without the distraction of intricate, repetitive figurative detail. It also works beautifully in an entryway or hallway, where the fluid horizontal brushwork guides the eye along the passage.

Styling it

To let the expressive brushwork remain the focal point, we recommend balancing the wall with furniture that has clean profiles and understated finishes. Contemporary, minimalist, and organic modern interiors suit the fluid character of this design naturally.

Low-profile furniture in light or warm wood tones, such as pale oak or natural ash, provides an earthy warmth that balances the cool blue and teal palette. For upholstery, textured woven fabrics in off-white, oat, or light charcoal complement the painted visual movement without introducing competing patterns. Minimalist architectural lighting or matte black fixtures can add a crisp, modern definition that frames the softer horizon.

Color combinations

The design is built on a rich foundation of deep navy, teal, and slate blue, transitioning through soft sky blues, misty grays, and crisp cresting whites.

When choosing surrounding colors for adjacent walls, trim, or cabinetry, consider pulling directly from the lighter tones in the upper horizon. Soft off-whites, chalky grays, or pale sea-glass blues on neighboring surfaces keep the room feeling unified and light. If you prefer a moodier, more tailored atmosphere, painting doors or trim in a deep charcoal or muted navy echoes the lower ocean tones in the wallpaper and creates a sophisticated, cohesive boundary.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom-made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material during installation. Our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on a quality paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile solutions suitable for both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.