Wallpaper - Under Water

Under Water by Beth Grove brings together coastal sea life and marine textures through a soft, watercolour-inspired aesthetic. What we particularly appreciate about this wallpaper design is the delicate balance between detailed foreground elements and quieter, sketch-like botanical branches in the background. Prominent starfish in spotted slate blue and pale sand sit alongside sculptural driftwood, sea fans, and a pale sea shell against an airy off-white backdrop. Created as a made-to-measure wall mural on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers an artistic and tranquil focal point for the home.

In the room

We see our Under Water wall mural working exceptionally well in a bathroom or a coastal vacation home where the marine theme feels immediately at home. Because the motif is anchored along the lower and central portions of the wall with lighter coral silhouettes reaching upward, it suits a feature wall behind a freestanding bathtub, a basin vanity, or along a main wall in a guest cloakroom. In a bedroom or reading nook, placing this design behind a low headboard allows the intricate starfish and coral forms to remain clearly visible without being obscured by taller furniture.

Styling it

When styling around this wallpaper, we suggest leaning into natural, tactile finishes that echo the organic feel of the seaside motifs. Painted furniture in soft neutrals or weathered light wood works beautifully to reinforce the coastal character without competing with the illustration. For hardware and decorative accents, brushed nickel, aged brass, or matte ceramic pieces complement the earthy brown and slate blue tones nicely. Keeping surrounding textiles simple, such as unbleached cottons or plain flat-weave runners, lets the artistic details of the mural remain the primary visual layer in the room.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper centres on earthy driftwood browns, slate blue, soft seafoam, sandy beige, and muted white. To create a cohesive look across adjacent painted walls and woodwork, we recommend pairing it with warm off-whites, pale limestone, or soft chalky greys that mirror the background canvas. If you want to introduce a subtle accent colour on cabinetry, panelling, or a vanity unit, a muted slate or dusty coastal blue drawn directly from the starfish and coral creates a grounded, tailored connection.

About our wallpaper

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

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a practical decorating solution whether you are updating your everyday family home or furnishing a holiday retreat.