Wallpaper - Sunshine II

Designed by Carrie Cantwell, our Sunshine II wallpaper brings a warm retro graphic feel to the wall with its flat illustration style and bold colour blocking. A glowing yellow semi-circular sun rises directly from layered teal waves, sending out radiating rays in bands of bright orange and soft peach. The clean geometric lines and screenprint-inspired look give the horizon an energetic, structured rhythm that feels distinctly inspired by late sixties and seventies artwork. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this motif is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, making it straightforward to hang while creating an expressive focal point in your home.

In the room

Because of the strong horizontal horizon and upward-radiating sunburst, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the complete geometric composition can expand across the full width of the space. In a living room, placing this design behind a low-profile sofa lets the rising sun sit naturally above the seating line. It also creates a cheerful, uplifting presence in a home office or creative studio, providing visual warmth without feeling cluttered. For a guest bedroom or teenage room, the clear graphic lines bring plenty of personality to the wall behind a bedhead. In a compact space like an entryway or powder room, the bold scale and sunny colours create an immediate, welcoming impact as soon as you step inside.

Styling it

The distinct retro aesthetic of this design pairs beautifully with mid-century modern furniture, especially pieces with clean silhouettes and tapered legs. To keep the focus on the graphic artwork, we suggest balancing the wall with relatively simple furnishings rather than ornate details.

Warm wood tones such as teak, walnut, or honeyed oak complement the orange and peach rays naturally while grounding the vibrant palette. For textiles and surrounding upholstery, solid textured fabrics like bouclé or smooth woven wool in neutral cream or muted teal echo the design's shapes without competing for attention. Matte black accents or minimal ceramic lamps can help frame the mural and anchor the brighter tones.

Colour combinations

The palette of our Sunshine II mural wallpapers revolves around a vivid interplay between warm and cool tones: bright yellow, rich orange, gentle peach, and deep teal.

When painting adjacent walls, woodwork, or selecting larger furniture, we recommend pulling directly from these tones or balancing them with clean neutrals. A warm off-white or light biscuit on neighbouring walls keeps the room feeling airy while letting the sunburst stand out as the hero of the room. If you prefer a moodier, more immersive feel, pairing the design with a deep teal or muted slate blue on surrounding woodwork creates a striking, cohesive contrast. Muted terracotta accents in pottery or soft furnishings also tie in effortlessly with the radiating peach and orange rays.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored specifically to your supplied wall dimensions. Printing to your exact measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed-size rolls. Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering a simple way to bring distinctive design into any home.