Wallpaper - Fishy Times

Created by Anne Tavoletti, our Fishy Times wallpaper captures a lively school of fish swimming in sweeping currents across a deep teal-blue backdrop. Rendered with a hand-painted, block-print feel, the white fish silhouettes vary in scale and direction, creating natural rhythm and underwater motion alongside subtle rising bubbles. The crisp contrast between the chalky white motifs and the rich blue background gives this design a playful yet timeless character, making it a wonderful choice for dynamic spaces like children's playrooms. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure and PVC-free, with a subtle physical structure in the paper that brings warmth and depth to any interior wall.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a dedicated playroom or family space where you want visual energy without visual chaos. The curving movement of the fish naturally guides the eye, which makes it effective on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall behind low toy storage or a reading bench. Because the pattern relies on a clean, two-tone contrast, it also sits comfortably across multiple walls in a compact room without feeling overwhelming. The deep teal base adds a sense of immersion, while the scattered, swimming silhouettes keep the overall feeling lighthearted and engaging.

Styling it

To balance the graphic clarity of the swimming motifs, we recommend pairing this wallpaper with warm, natural materials and simple furniture profiles. Light woods like birch or pale pine work beautifully against the deep teal ground, softening the contrast and keeping the room grounded.

When choosing accents, consider pulling in simple canvas bins, unbleached cotton cushions, or painted wooden storage in soft ocean tones. Keeping surrounding larger pieces quiet and uncluttered lets the mural wallpapers serve as the central visual focus while maintaining an open, calm atmosphere.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centres on a rich ocean teal base contrasted with chalky, off-white fish and tonal watery blue bubbles.

Around this palette, we suggest pairing adjacent painted walls in warm off-white or soft linen tones to echo the bright silhouettes of the fish. For trim and skirting boards, a slightly deeper slate blue or a crisp clean white creates a tailored border. If you wish to introduce subtle accent colours through toys or soft furnishings, muted ochre, gentle coral, or soft seafoam create a natural, harmonious dialogue with the teal ground.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer dependable solutions for homeowners and renters alike, making it simple to transform your interior space.