Wallpaper - In The Motion

Our In The Motion wallpaper brings the sweeping energy of an ocean wave into the home with an expressive, painterly character. Created by artist Chris Paschke, the artwork captures a curling crest rendered in fluid watercolour washes and thick, impasto-like white foam that contrasts against the serene aquamarine and deep ocean blues. The composition balances dynamic movement across the lower half with a softer, calm sky tone above, giving the wall mural an open and airy presence. Like all of our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a bathroom, vacation home, or a dedicated meditation space where the connection to water sets an expansive, calming mood. Because the wave builds in scale and visual density toward the centre and right of the frame, we would place this mural on a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full arc of the wave can be appreciated without being heavily broken up by tall storage units. In a bathroom, pairing this mural wallpaper with lower vanity units allows the cresting foam and gradient sky to remain open, drawing the eye upward and creating a generous sense of vertical space. Natural daylight highlights the delicate transitions between pale aquamarine washes and deeper indigo blues, while softer evening lighting brings out the cool, tranquil depth of the lower swell.

Styling it

To let the expressive motion of the sea remain the focal point, we recommend keeping surrounding furnishings simple and grounded. Organic modern furniture with clean lines and low profiles lets the artwork breathe without visual competition.

• Pair the cool blue palette with warm, pale woods such as natural ash, birch, or bleached oak to bring warmth and balanced contrast to the room.
• Introduce woven textures and matte ceramic accents in off-white or sandy tones to echo coastal elements in an understated, contemporary way.
• Keep wall mirrors and sconces minimalist, opting for brushed chrome or soft white frames that harmonise naturally with the cool undertones of the sea foam.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper features a balanced palette of aquamarine blue, deep navy, slate, and crisp white foam against a soft blue wash. When selecting paint colours for adjacent walls, ceiling, and woodwork, soft off-whites, pale chalky greys, or muted sandy neutrals offer a gentle complement that prevents the room from feeling stark. If you prefer a richer, more cohesive space, pulling a matching deep ocean blue or slate blue onto surrounding trim, vanity units, or doors creates an immersive, wrap-around atmosphere.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that gives the printed surface a refined finish. Our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing practical options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior spaces.