Wallpaper - Cachalot

Our Cachalot wallpaper, created by Yvette St. Amant, brings a stylized ocean motif to life through soft, fluid forms and thoughtful painterly detail. Abstract brush-stroke shapes define the whale's sweeping body in layered blue tones, balanced by subtle bubblegum pink accents and delicate line work across the fin and tail. Set against a clean white ground, the floating composition creates a quiet sense of rhythm and spaciousness. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making them straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working beautifully on a main feature wall where the horizontal sweep of the whale can be appreciated in full. In a nursery, children's bedroom, or playroom, placing the motif behind a cot, low bed, or reading nook keeps the visual interest central while leaving the rest of the space light and uncluttered. Because the white background provides ample breathing room around the figure, the wallpaper sits just as comfortably in a contemporary living room, teenage bedroom, or a relaxed family bathroom. On wider walls, the open composition ensures the motif never feels crowded, allowing the floating silhouette to set a peaceful tone across the room.

Styling it

To keep the open, artistic feel of the design intact, we suggest pairing it with furniture that has clean, uncomplicated silhouettes. Simple pieces in lighter wood or painted white finishes echo the airy quality of the background, while low-profile storage keeps the central artwork unobstructed. Soft furnishings in woven cotton or relaxed textiles introduce warmth without competing with the painterly strokes of the motif.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres on varying shades of blue complemented by gentle bubblegum pink touches against crisp white. Around the design, we like carrying soft sky blue, pale denim, or chalky white onto adjoining painted walls and woodwork for a cohesive, calm interior. If you want to highlight the subtle warmer notes in the illustration, soft blush, muted rose, or pale sand in surrounding textiles and accents tie the whole scheme together naturally.

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 with buying standard fixed rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer practical options suited to different homes and living situations.