Wallpaper - Keeping It Cool

Our Keeping It Cool wallpaper, created by Art Balitskiy, brings together an eclectic lineup of anthropomorphic brown bears dressed in distinct subcultural and vintage outfits. Illustrated with finely detailed ink-style crosshatching against an off-white, light-textured background, each character has its own quirky personality, from a bowler-hatted gentleman with a monocle and walking cane to a skater bear, a surfer, and a tracksuit-wearing character snapping a selfie. The composition arranges these stylish figures in an open, gallery-style layout with balanced spacing, allowing the individual outfits, warm brown fur, and subtle accent colours to stand out. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a teenage room, playroom, or a creative home art studio where its playful, character-driven artwork can set an energetic and humorous tone. Because the characters are arranged across a clean, pale background with generous breathing room, the design works wonderfully as an accent wall behind a bed, low shelving, or a desk. To let the full variety of characters remain visible, we suggest choosing a wall area that is not heavily blocked by tall wardrobes or bulky bookcases. In a compact room, the open background keeps the overall wall feeling light rather than crowded.

Styling it

The distinct vintage and streetwear fashion references give this design an eclectic, contemporary edge that pairs naturally with relaxed, youthful interior styling.

• Choose understated furniture with clean lines, such as simple painted desks or light wood shelving, to let the detailed illustrated bears remain the focal point.
• Introduce casual textiles and accents in rich, tactile fabrics like corduroy, ribbed knits, or casual cotton to echo the varied clothing textures found across the illustration.
• Ground the space with vintage or industrial-inspired accents, such as a matte black task lamp or simple metal hardware, reflecting the ink-drawn outlines in the motif.

Colour combinations

The illustration is grounded in warm brown tones for the bears' coats, set against a calm, pale off-white backdrop with varied accent shades including navy blue, olive green, cream, deep red, and charcoal. For surrounding painted walls, we recommend soft warm whites, pale greys, or muted stone tones to maintain an airy feel that complements the background. If you want to draw out the richer tones in the clothing, deeper forest greens, warm ochres, or charcoal paint work particularly well on adjacent walls, woodwork, or painted furniture.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This on-demand approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Every design is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the finished surface. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering practical options tailored to different homes, living spaces, and decorating plans.