Wallpaper - Second Beach

Captured by Dan Merkel, our Second Beach wallpaper brings a dramatic coastal sunset into the home through rich tones of gold, violet, and deep navy. The wide panoramic composition features tree-topped sea stacks silhouetted against a luminous evening sky, while rolling waves and wet sand mirror the glowing sunset light. We particularly like how the balance between dark rock formations and radiant highlights creates visual depth across the horizontal plane. Printed to order on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this design brings a serene, expansive ocean perspective to a feature wall.

In the room

Because of its panoramic horizon and strong silhouette elements, this design works especially well on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall. In a living room, placing it behind a low sofa allows the full expanse of the sky, coastline, and water reflections to remain visible without feeling crowded. In a primary bedroom or guest room, we see it working naturally across the wall behind the headboard, where the warm horizon line grounds the space and draws the eye outward.

The depth of color also makes it a compelling choice for a quiet study or home office, particularly in rooms with balanced natural light that lets the nuances in the purple clouds and amber reflections show clearly. If you have lower ceilings, the low horizontal sea line helps create a broader sense of scale along the width of the wall.

Styling it

To let the coastal scenery remain the visual anchor of the room, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively understated in form and visual weight. Low-profile seating and clean architectural lines complement the horizontal rhythm of the shore without competing with the detailed rocky outcrops.

When choosing furniture, warmer dark woods or painted matte black finishes echo the dark silhouettes of the sea stacks, creating an intentional link between the artwork and the rest of the space. Upholstery in textured, neutral fabrics like unbleached wool or washed cotton keeps the overall feel grounded, allowing the glowing sky and water tones to carry the room's color story.

Color combinations

The wallpaper is defined by a palette of glowing sunset gold, rose-tinted violet, deep navy, and shadowy slate. To build a cohesive room around these shades, you can pull directly from the sky with muted blush or dusty lilac accents, or lean into the richer tones with dark navy textiles and charcoal decorative pieces.

For adjacent painted walls and trim, we recommend soft, warm neutrals such as creamy off-white or light taupe. These quieter surrounding tones balance the saturated sunset palette without creating jarring contrast, giving the mural a natural, framed presence within the room.

About our wallpaper

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

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a practical way to transform your home whether you own your property or are styling a rented space.