Wallpaper - Atomic Paint, Pastel

Our Atomic Paint, Pastel wallpaper brings together fluid brushwork and geometric modernist shapes across a bright, airy backdrop. Designed by Irina Chikati, the composition pairs powder blue and soft mauve sweeps with translucent, collage-like layers and gentle curves that introduce continuous movement to the wall. The painterly visual texture gives the abstract forms a hand-painted look while keeping the overall palette light and delicate. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure to your specific wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the motif balances sweeping wave-like gestures with defined rectangular blocks, we see this working particularly well across a larger living room wall or behind a bed where the full composition has room to unfold. The pastel tones keep the visual weight light, meaning it can easily define a feature wall without overwhelming compact areas such as a home office, study, or dressing room. In spaces with good natural daylight, the subtle tonal shifts between the translucent brushstrokes become especially noticeable, while in an entryway or hallway staircase, the flowing vertical and curved lines bring a sense of height and natural rhythm.

Styling it

To complement the organic modernist character of this mural wallpaper, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined contemporary furniture that lets the abstract shapes take centre stage. Low-profile sofas, minimalist shelving, and rounded silhouettes mirror the curved elements within the motif.

For surrounding materials, lighter wood furniture or painted surfaces keep the room bright and uncluttered. If you want to introduce contrast against the soft powder blue and mauve tones, matte black metal accents or subtle brushed fixtures provide a crisp, graphic counterpoint without competing with the painterly layers.

Colour combinations

The design centres on soft powder blue, delicate mauve, and pale pastel undertones set against an off-white background. When choosing paint for adjacent walls or woodwork, a clean chalky off-white creates a seamless, cohesive backdrop. For a warmer interior direction, subtle muted blush or pale lavender picks up on the painterly brushstrokes. Alternatively, pairing the mural with soft slate grey or pale ash tones provides a grounded, contemporary framing for the entire space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.