Wallpaper - Wandering Whales

In our Wandering Whales wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, deep cobalt blue whales glide across a bright, cheerful pink ground. The repeating pattern features illustrated whales swimming in alternating directions, accented with turquoise water spouts, light blue eyes, and patterned tails with screenprint-inspired line work. It is an energetic, graphic design that brings a sense of playful movement to family spaces and children's interiors. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

We love seeing this design bring personality to a nursery, toddler's bedroom, or dedicated playroom. Because the pattern relies on a repeating horizontal rhythm of swimming figures, it works nicely across a main feature wall behind a cot, bed, or low storage unit where the full motif can be appreciated. In a playroom or family bathroom, you could also take it around multiple walls to create an immersive, storybook setting. The clear contrast between the deep cobalt whales and the warm pink base gives the wall plenty of presence, so it easily anchors a room even when paired with simpler architectural features.

Styling it

To let the graphic personality of the wallpaper take center stage, we suggest balancing the room with unfussy, clean-lined furniture. Light, natural timber like ash, birch, or pale pine pairs gently with the soft warmth of the pink background and keeps the space feeling bright. Painted furniture in crisp off-white or deep navy also helps echo the primary tones in the print without competing for attention. When choosing soft furnishings, simple solid-colour textiles allow the swimming whales to remain the main visual focus.

Colour combinations

The palette centers around the striking contrast of cobalt blue and playful pink, highlighted by turquoise and light blue accents. For adjoining walls, woodwork, or built-in joinery, a soft warm white or pale blush creates a seamless, balanced transition that lets the wallpaper pop. If you prefer a richer look, picking up the deep blue of the whales for shelving, baseboards, or a statement dresser adds depth and cohesion to the entire room scheme.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We print exclusively on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical texture that feels pleasant in any home. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer an easy way to transform children's rooms, rented flats, and family homes alike.