Wallpaper - Looking at Gray

Designed by Melissa Averinos, our Looking at Gray wallpaper brings together an expressive cast of hand-drawn characters, from wide-eyed owls and curious monkeys to cheerful narwhals, rabbits, bears, and playful mermaids. Set against a smooth pebble-grey background, the illustrated ink figures feature graphic patterns, crosshatching, and bold outlines that give the entire repeat a whimsical, storybook charm. Each motif is scattered across the wall in a lively, multi-directional flow that invites closer inspection. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, and designed to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

We love this playful design for children's rooms, nurseries, and toddler bedrooms where a character-filled pattern can spark imagination without overwhelming the space. Because the figures are arranged in varied orientations, the wallpaper works wonderfully across multiple walls or on a dedicated feature wall behind a cot, bed, or play table. In a playroom, the scattered repeat keeps the eye moving and easily handles walls interrupted by low shelving or toy storage. We also see this working charmingly in a family bathroom, where the neutral grey ground and crisp ink lines create an engaging backdrop around simple porcelain fixtures.

Styling it

Because the pattern is packed with delightful character details, we suggest keeping larger surrounding furniture relatively clean in form. Simple white-painted cots, low birch bookcases, or mid-toned wooden storage pieces ground the visual activity nicely. To echo the graphic, sketch-like quality of the ink drawings, you can introduce soft woven storage baskets, plain wool rugs in oatmeal or charcoal, and crisp monochrome bed linen. For a touch of warmth in a nursery or children's bedroom, consider adding muted mustard or dusty blue cushions that complement the neutral backdrop without competing with the illustrated figures.

Colour combinations

The core palette of our wallpaper consists of a calm pebble grey, crisp white, and deep charcoal black. To create a cohesive look around the room, we recommend pairing adjacent painted walls with soft off-whites, warm greiges, or gentle chalky greys that match the background tone. If you prefer to introduce gentle accent colours through curtains, painted joinery, or decorative details, muted terracotta, dusty mustard, sage green, and soft marine blue all harmonize naturally with the monochrome illustration work.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Making each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-length rolls. Our wallpaper paper is PVC-free, features a subtle physical structure, and is designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.