Wallpaper - Looking at White

Created by Melissa Averinos, our Looking at White wallpaper brings an imaginative cast of whimsical characters to life across a crisp backdrop. Bold, hand-drawn ink-style lines define playful creatures including monkeys, owls, rabbits, bears, narwhals, and mermaids, each detailed with charming patterns and expressive faces. The monochrome charcoal grey and white palette gives the expressive motif a clean, graphic presence without overwhelming the room. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, this design is simple to hang and adds a spirited, artistic focal point to family spaces.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a children's room, toddler room, nursery, or dedicated playroom where its narrative character can spark storytelling and play. Because the motif is rendered in crisp black-and-white line work, it provides plenty of visual interest without introducing visual clutter. In a playroom or nursery, we would often place it on a feature wall behind a low bookshelf, cot, or reading bench, keeping the pattern close to eye level where children can discover each individual creature.

For compact spaces, such as a playful downstairs bathroom, the light background helps keep the room feeling open while the repeat fills the wall with personality. Across several walls in a larger nursery or kids' bedroom, the open composition feels lighthearted and airy, balancing decorative charm with modern graphic clarity.

Styling it

When styling around Looking at White, we like leaning into natural materials and playful pops of colour that complement the black-and-white framework. Light wood furniture, such as birch or ash, introduces warmth and keeps the space feeling grounded and gentle.

Because the wallpaper pattern is energetic and conversational, solid-colour textiles on bedding, floor rugs, and curtains work best to balance the room. You can also introduce accent furniture in mustard, olive green, or terracotta to bring cheerful contrast against the monochrome illustrated backdrop without competing with the ink drawings.

Colour combinations

Our design is built on a high-contrast palette of charcoal grey line art over a clean white ground. This neutral foundation offers exceptional flexibility when selecting surrounding paint and decor shades.

For adjacent walls and woodwork, a soft off-white or light warm grey keeps the overall scheme coherent and bright. If you prefer a richer contrast, muted earthy tones like dusty sage, terracotta, ochre, or denim blue on nearby doors, trims, or painted storage units create an inviting, playful atmosphere while letting our wall murals take centre stage.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material during installation. Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and produced on a paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options designed to suit different homes and living situations, making it simple to transform your interior with confidence.