Wallpaper - Graceful Dolphins II

Our Graceful Dolphins II wallpaper, created by Danhui Nai, captures two dolphins gliding through a calm underwater scene in soft watercolour tones. The larger dolphin leads above in layered shades of ocean blue, with a smaller companion following in close harmony below. Set against a gentle sky-blue background, the composition uses soft washes and fluid contours to evoke the quiet motion of marine life. It is an open, balanced motif that brings an airy aquatic presence to a room without feeling visually heavy. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of the fluid, horizontal movement of the swimming dolphins, we particularly like this design on a wider feature wall where the figures have room to drift across the space. In a nursery, toddler room, or children's playroom, it introduces an imaginative marine theme while maintaining a soft, gentle visual atmosphere. We also see this working well in a family bathroom or guest bedroom, placed behind a low headboard or alongside a freestanding bathtub where the watery blue tones can set the mood for the entire room. In rooms with plenty of natural daylight, the subtle transitions between the lighter sky blues and the deeper shades across the dolphins become especially clear.

Styling it

To complement the light watercolour washes in this design, we suggest keeping the surrounding furnishings simple, bright, and grounded in natural finishes.

In a child's bedroom or nursery, pairing this wallpaper with pale wood furniture, such as light ash or whitewashed pine, keeps the overall scheme feeling soft and open. For a bathroom or bedroom, simple white painted surfaces and unbleached cotton or linen textiles allow the blue tones of the dolphins to remain the clear focus of the wall. Keeping decorative clutter to a minimum helps preserve the breezy, tranquil character of the motif.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on soft sky blue, washed sea blue, and deep aquatic navy, blended seamlessly into a pale, translucent background.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, and larger furniture, crisp off-white or soft warm white provides a fresh, clean frame that highlights the watery depth of the artwork. If you prefer a richer, more cohesive look across adjacent walls, a muted coastal blue pulled directly from the shadows of the dolphins creates an enveloping, calm interior. For smaller accents or textiles, sandy beige and pale pebble grey work naturally alongside the blue tones without creating sharp contrast.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, whether you are decorating a family home or updating a rented space.