Wallpaper - The Plaice

Our The Plaice wallpaper brings maritime illustration into clear focus, depicting the distinctive flat form of a plaice in deep navy and dark blue tones. Created by Deborah Revell, the design captures the character of the fish with painted detail across its scaly surface, dorsal fin, and wide tail against a soft off-white background with subtle hints of yellow and blue. The horizontal composition gives the motif an open, balanced presence on the wall, combining natural history illustration with a refined, heritage feel. Made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings character to any interior.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a bedroom or living room where you want to introduce visual interest without overwhelming the space. Because the fish is arranged horizontally across a quiet, textured-looking backdrop, the design suits a main feature wall behind a sofa or a low headboard. In a living room, giving the mural wallpaper an uninterrupted wall allows the full scale of the artwork to be appreciated, creating a calm focal point that anchors the entire seating area.

Styling it

To complement the classic illustrative character of the design, we would look to traditional or heritage-inspired furnishings. Rich dark wood furniture or painted cabinetry in deep marine tones creates a grounded dialogue with the navy pigment of the fish. Keeping surrounding upholstery in muted, unpatterned fabrics allows the detailed line work and oil-paint texture of the motif to stand out naturally.

Colour combinations

The artwork is built around deep navy, dark blue, and soft off-white, with delicate touches of pale yellow and muted light blue in the backdrop. In the surrounding space, warm whites or chalky stone colours on adjacent walls create a seamless transition. For accent pieces or woodwork, pairing the wallpaper with charcoal grey, warm ochre, or slate blue picks up on the subtle tonal shifts within the illustration.

About our wallpaper

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

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer an accessible way to transform living spaces, whether for permanent family homes or rented properties.