Wallpaper - Surf Bus no.3

Our Surf Bus no.3 wallpaper by Carrie Cantwell captures a relaxed, retro beach scene centered on a vintage wood-panelled car with a surfboard resting against its side. Rendered with a warm, painted-drawing character, the motif pairs rich umber and reddish-brown tones with soft pink, sunny yellow headlights, and cheerful blue highlights along the bumper and board. Overhead, a radiant sun and minimal blue line birds drift across an open sky, giving the composition a lighthearted, 1950s Americana feel. Printed as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural with a subtle surface structure in the paper, this design brings an easygoing sense of wanderlust straight to your walls.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in spaces that welcome a playful, imaginative energy, such as a children's bedroom, toddler room, teenage room, or a dedicated playroom. Because the car and sun create clear visual focal points, we recommend giving the mural a broad, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full illustrated scene can breathe. It also makes a wonderful backdrop in a holiday home or summer house, where the coastal subject matter naturally complements a laid-back lifestyle. For rooms with lower furniture, like a low bedframe or open toy shelving, placing this design behind the main seating or sleeping area allows the vintage vehicle and soaring birds to remain completely visible.

Styling it

To complement the nostalgic 1950s surf aesthetic without overwhelming the space, we suggest keeping the surrounding decor grounded in simple forms and warm, casual finishes.

• Choose warm wood furniture or painted wooden frames that echo the rich umber panelling of the vintage car.
• Bring in soft cotton or canvas textiles in neutral off-whites to balance the playful colour accents in the mural.
• Add small decor pieces in muted blues or warm ochre to subtly reference the surfboard trim and the sun.

Colour combinations

The palette in our design centers on earthy umber and warm reddish-brown, balanced by soft pink, sky blue, and sunny yellow. When choosing paint for adjacent walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, creamy ivories, or soft sand tones create a quiet, cohesive boundary that lets the mural stand out. If you want a bit more colour in the room, consider pulling the soft, dusty pink or a muted denim blue into your bedding, cushions, or painted trim to tie the entire interior together.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Produced on PVC-free material, our paper features a subtle physical structure and is designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are decorating a family home or a rental, we offer flexible mural options to fit your decorating needs.