Wallpaper - Make Waves

Designed by Anne Tavoletti, our Make Waves wallpaper brings together expressive typography and subtle graphic pattern on a soft slate blue background. The phrase "Make Waves" is rendered in broad, hand-painted style white lettering across the centre, flanked by delicate Japanese-inspired wave motifs in the upper left and lower right corners. The contrast between the bold brush strokes of the text and the fine line work of the background pattern creates a balanced, uplifting composition. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it simple and straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well as an accent wall in a teenage bedroom, guest bathroom, or coastal holiday home. Because the typographic statement sits prominently in the centre, giving the design an open wall section allows the lettering and corner wave patterns to remain fully visible. In a teenage room, placing it behind a study desk or bed headboard adds a modern, motivational focal point without overwhelming the space. In a bathroom or powder room, the calm blue tone and crisp white lettering lend a fresh, relaxed feel across a feature wall.

Styling it

To complement the graphic nature of the design, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined furniture and neutral materials that let the wall mural stand out:

• Choose light wood or white-painted furniture to echo the crisp white script while maintaining a bright, open atmosphere.
• Add accents in brushed nickel or chrome fixtures to complement the cool slate blue backdrop.
• Keep surrounding bedding or window dressings in plain, solid textures like white or pale grey cotton to avoid competing with the central lettering.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a muted slate blue base, accented with pure white lettering and a slightly deeper tonal blue in the corner wave outlines. To create a cohesive look in the rest of the room, we recommend pairing it with soft off-whites, cool chalk greys, or muted navy on adjacent painted walls and woodwork. If you want to introduce warmer contrast, pale sand tones or muted driftwood accents balance the cool blue backdrop naturally.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating. Our wall murals are printed on high-standard PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, offering a clean, modern finish that is straightforward to hang. Whether you are redecorating your own home or personalising a rental space, we offer flexible wallpaper solutions designed to suit your project.