Wallpaper - Splashy Paints, Dark

In our Splashy Paints, Dark wallpaper, designer Irina Chikati blends deep navy blue and black tones with warm strokes of orange and muted green. The abstract composition creates visual movement through textured brush strokes, horizontal layers, and fluid drips that trail down the wall. This layered, painterly character gives the design a deep, expressive mood while keeping the overall palette grounded. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made to measure according to your wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because of the rich, darker palette and horizontal brushwork, we see this working particularly well across a feature wall in a living room, where the full sweep of the abstract composition has space to unfold. Placing it on a wide wall behind a low sofa allows the darker navy tones to anchor the seating area without overwhelming the room. In a home office or creative studio, the artistic rhythm and painterly detail provide a thoughtful focal point behind a desk or open shelving, adding character to a contemporary interior.

Styling it

To balance the depth and visual energy of the wallpaper, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture clean in profile and relatively quiet. Sleek contemporary pieces with simple silhouettes prevent the room from feeling crowded.

• Natural warm wood finishes, such as walnut or medium-toned oak, bring out the subtle warmth in the orange paint strokes while softening the deep navy background.
• Upholstery in textured neutral fabrics, like off-white wool or oat-toned boucle, provides a crisp, grounding contrast against the darker, moody wall murals.
• Subtle matte black metal details in lighting fixtures or table frames echo the dark base tones without introducing competing visual patterns.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built around a deep base of navy blue and soft black, accented with warm orange, muted green, and earthy undertones. When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, and large furnishings, we suggest pulling from these existing shades:

For adjacent painted walls, a soft warm off-white or light muted stone provides a clean backdrop that lets the darker mural wallpaper take centre stage. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, a deep ink blue or charcoal trim can frame the wall seamlessly. For textiles and decorative pieces, touches of terracotta, rust, or olive green naturally echo the warm accents within the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Custom sizing helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls, giving you a tailored solution for your space.

All our wall murals 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 flexible wallpaper options suited to homeowners and renters alike.