Wallpaper - Fluid Thoughts

Our Fluid Thoughts wallpaper, created by artist Kate Jarvik Birch, brings an imaginative, painterly composition to life on a grand scale. The artwork captures an orange and white koi fish appearing to swim directly over a torn sheet of lined notebook paper, set against a rich, deep teal backdrop. Painted-looking brushstrokes and soft cast shadows create an engaging trompe-l'œil effect that draws the eye across the entire surface. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wall murals are easy to hang and offer an artistic statement for contemporary interiors.

In the room

Because of its distinctive single-subject composition and bold colour contrast, we see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room, study, or creative home office. Giving the mural wallpaper an uninterrupted wall allows the dynamic curve of the fish and the floating paper motif to take centre stage without visual clutter. In a bedroom, placing it behind a low headboard lets the deep teal tone frame the space while keeping the focal artwork visible. Generous natural light helps bring out the finer details in the orange scales and the delicate painted shadows.

Styling it

To let the expressive artwork lead the room, we would keep surrounding furnishings relatively simple with clean silhouettes. Low-profile contemporary furniture in warm wood tones or muted charcoal complements the deep background without competing with the central motif. Adding matte ceramic accents or simple, tailored textiles in off-white or soft terracotta helps echo the paper and koi tones naturally across the wider space.

Colour combinations

The motif centres on vivid orange, warm white, and deep teal, accented by soft grey shadow tones and the subtle red margin line of the notebook paper. For adjacent walls and trim, muted teal or deep slate blue creates a seamless, immersive atmosphere. Alternatively, crisp warm off-white or light neutral grey allows the wall mural to stand out with clear, graphic contrast.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. Printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering reliable options suited to both homeowners and renters.