Wallpaper - Dolphins II - Watercolor Spirit Animals Series

Our Dolphins II wallpaper captures two dolphins leaping in arc-like motion above expressive ocean waves, rendered in a fluid watercolour style. Created with the Wai Collective, the motif balances deep ocean blue and turquoise water with soft sea spray and delicate pastel washes in the background. The painted character gives the entire scene a lively sense of movement and open rhythm across the wall, making it a cheerful focal point for children and family areas. Like all Wallism wallpapers, it is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working naturally in a nursery, toddler room, or dedicated playroom, where its playful aquatic character creates an engaging backdrop for everyday activities. The composition gives the dolphins room to soar, which is why we often suggest placing it on a wider uninterrupted wall, such as behind a low cot, a bed, or open toy storage. This ensures the leaping figures and dynamic waves remain fully visible. In a family bathroom, the motif brings an ocean-inspired freshness to the space, especially when positioned along an open wall away from dense cabinetry. Because the watercolour washes have a bright and airy quality, the pattern stays uplifting under both bright morning daylight and warmer evening lighting.

Styling it

When styling around this mural, we prefer to keep the larger furniture simple so the artwork remains the main event in the room. Unpainted natural wood, like pale birch or light ash, balances the cool blue tones of the water without overwhelming the space. Crisp white painted furniture and soft neutral textiles also work well, letting the fluidity of the waves stand out naturally. To keep the atmosphere light and uncluttered, choose low-profile shelving or simple floating storage that leaves the painted sky and dolphins free to breathe.

Colour combinations

The design centres around rich ocean blues, turquoise, and grey tones in the waves, contrasted by gentle pastel yellow and sky blue washes in the upper background. For surrounding painted walls and woodwork, we recommend picking up on the softer tones with a clean off-white, light grey, or muted sky blue. If you want to echo the deeper elements of the water, a focused touch of navy or slate on a painted chair, bedside table, or nearby door frame provides a grounded and harmonious pairing.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to purchasing standard rolls. Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, whether you are refreshing a family home or personalising a rental property.