Wallpaper - Shady V

In this photographic wall mural created with Elizabeth Urquhart, an open parasol with multicoloured rainbow panels sits against a quiet, soft coastal horizon. The composition balances generous, airy negative space across the sky with the graphic curve and scallop-edged canopy of the beach umbrella, punctuated by subtle geometric grid overlays. Printed as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wallpaper with a light paper structure, this design brings a serene yet playful seaside atmosphere into the home.

In the room

We love how this design uses open visual space to give a room a calm, uncrowded feel. Because the primary focal point of the beach umbrella sits in the lower half of the composition, it works exceptionally well behind lower furniture such as a sofa, a low-slung bed frame, or a credenza in a living room, summer house, or guest bedroom. On a wider, uninterrupted feature wall, the vast sky and quiet sea horizon can expand across the room without competing with doorways or architectural breaks. In rooms that receive gentle daylight, the subtle tonal shifts in the hazy background stay soft and understated, while the umbrella provides a joyful, grounded anchor.

Styling it

The breezy, contemporary coastal mood of this mural pairs naturally with relaxed, casual interior styles such as Palm Beach vintage, modern coastal, or mid-century beach house aesthetics.

We suggest keeping the surrounding furniture clean and uncomplicated so the graphic canopy remains the hero of the wall. Natural light wood finishes, painted white surfaces, or rattan accents work beautifully alongside the coastal palette, echoing the outdoor seaside character without feeling overly thematic. For soft furnishings, choosing simple textured neutral fabrics or picking up a single accent colour from the umbrella panels—like soft coral or muted sky blue—helps tie the entire space together.

Colour combinations

The motif features an array of rainbow shades across the parasol, including pastel yellow, soft peach, coral red, bubblegum pink, lilac, and seafoam green, all set against a muted backdrop of hazy grey-white sky and soft ocean grey.

When choosing paint for adjoining walls and trim, we recommend picking up on the soft, neutral background tones with an off-white, light chalky grey, or gentle mist. If you want to introduce more vibrant accents in surrounding cushions, artwork, or ceramics, draw directly from the warmer pink, peach, or soft turquoise stripes in the parasol to create an intentional, cohesive accent scheme.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions. This custom production approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper surface. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we offer versatile options to suit different homes, rooms, and living spaces.