Wallpaper - Scribble Flow, Ocean

Our Scribble Flow, Ocean wallpaper brings together sweeping brushstrokes in slate blue, cool grey, and muted brown across a pale, textured grey backdrop. Fine white scribbles weave across the broader painted gestures, lending the composition an expressive, layered rhythm. Designed by Irina Chikati, the artwork balances raw abstract movement with a grounded, neutral palette, making it a distinctive focal point for contemporary interiors. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, ready to transform your space.

In the room

In a living room or primary bedroom, we see this working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall behind a sofa or low headboard. Giving the design generous horizontal breathing room allows the fluid movement of the brushwork and the interplay of white line details to remain visible rather than broken up by tall storage.

Because the palette combines cooler slate and ocean blues with warm earthy neutrals, the wallpaper adapts easily to changing daylight. In a bright home office or creative studio with ample natural light, the subtle contrasts between the grey layers and fine white scribbles stand out crisply. In a hallway or staircase with softer, indirect lighting, the darker brown and blue tones take on a deeper, more atmospheric presence. For a modern teenage room, its dynamic energy works wonderfully across a dedicated accent wall to anchor a desk or lounge area.

Styling it

We recommend letting the expressive nature of our wall murals lead the room while keeping surrounding furniture relatively calm and architectural. Low-profile furniture with clean, modern silhouettes prevents the space from feeling visually crowded.

To balance the fluid motion of the design, we would pair it with quiet, natural materials. Warm timber pieces, such as medium-toned oak or walnut, pick up the earthy brown tones in the brushstrokes and add warmth against the cooler slate blues. Unfussy upholstery in off-white, taupe, or soft grey creates a grounded setting that allows the artwork to command visual focus without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The artwork itself relies on a balanced palette of ocean slate blue, charcoal and stone greys, earthy brown, and fine white accents over a pale grey background.

When choosing adjacent wall paints or larger interior surfaces, we like pulling from the lighter neutral tones within the design, such as soft chalky whites, pale greiges, or light stone. For trim, doors, or accent cabinetry, a deeper slate blue or muted espresso brown can create an intentional, tailored contrast that echoes the darker brushwork.

About our wallpaper

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

Our wall murals are printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. We design our products to be straightforward and easy to hang, making them a practical choice for both homeowners and renters looking to personalise their home.