Wallpaper - Lock It Up

In our Lock It Up wallpaper, created by Tono Balaguer, a row of weathered padlocks clings to a rusted railing in the foreground against an open expanse of bright aquamarine sea, a verdant coastal cliff, and a clear sky. What catches our attention is the juxtaposition between the aged, metallic patina of the locks and the sweeping clarity of the coastal landscape behind them. The photographic composition brings depth and narrative to a wall, contrasting rich rusty browns with vibrant ocean blues. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making them straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a living room, where the panoramic view can open up the space and create an expansive focal point. Because the composition has distinct visual layers, with the detailed railing running across the foreground and the calm sea stretching out into the distance, it benefits from a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall area. Positioned behind a main sofa or across a feature wall, the mural wallpaper adds a sense of perspective and relaxed coastal character without overwhelming the room.

Styling it

To balance the strong visual depth and rustic detail in the foreground, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively clean-lined and understated.

• Pair the wall with furniture in warm wood tones, which naturally echoes the weathered rust and brass shades of the locks while keeping the space grounded.
• Choose neutral upholstery, such as off-white or soft oatmeal, allowing the vibrant aquamarine water and open seascape to stand out as the primary visual focus.
• Keep wall-mounted shelving and decorative clutter around the wall to a minimum so the horizontal line of the railing and the distant coastline remain fully visible.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by the vibrant contrast between clear aquamarine blue, lush cliffside green, and the earthy, weathered tones of iron rust, bronze, and brass. To build a balanced palette around it, we recommend using muted off-whites or soft sandy neutrals on adjacent painted walls and woodwork. If you want to introduce deeper accent colours through cushions, throws, or painted cabinetry, muted slate blue, deep navy, or warm terracotta will draw out the individual shades within the motif without competing with its overall presence.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design fits your space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, rooms, and living spaces.