Wallpaper - Wandering Whales, Teal

Our Wandering Whales, Teal wallpaper by Carrie Cantwell features stylized, rounded whales gliding across a soft, neutral backdrop. The flat graphic illustration has a screenprint-inspired character with a gentle 1970s retro touch, showing navy blue whale silhouettes alongside cream-coloured water spouts. The repeating ocean motif creates a rhythmic, balanced pattern that brings a cheerful and whimsical mood to the wall without feeling cluttered. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it simple to hang.

In the room

We see this playful pattern working wonderfully in a nursery, toddler room, or children's playroom where the friendly whale shapes bring an inviting storybook charm. Because the motif is evenly spaced with a steady rhythm, it works well across all four walls of a smaller room as well as on a focused accent wall behind a cot or low shelving. The understated grey-toned background also allows the design to suit a family bathroom or guest space, where the marine subject feels natural without overwhelming compact proportions.

Styling it

The clean, mid-century graphic quality pairs particularly well with warm wooden furniture, such as natural pine, birch, or light oak. Keeping surrounding storage pieces and bed frames simple in silhouette lets the whale illustrations remain the main visual feature of the room.

For soft furnishings and accessories, smooth cotton bedding or simple woven canvas storage baskets complement the flat, screenprinted look of the print. Adding a few playful coastal or nautical accents in simple, unvarnished finishes balances the cheerful retro style effortlessly.

Colour combinations

The palette centres on deep navy and teal-toned blues set against a muted, soft grey background with pale cream water accents. We would complement these tones by pairing the wallpaper with off-white or soft linen shades on adjoining walls and woodwork. For a touch of contrast, warm ochre, muted mustard, or soft terracotta accents in cushions and rugs create an earthy, balanced counterpoint to the oceanic blues.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall measurements, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on durable, PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward and easy to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to different spaces, living situations, and home requirements.