Wallpaper - Old Beach

Created by James Wiens, our Old Beach wallpaper features a classic vintage woodie wagon carrying a surfboard, rendered in a painted artistic style against a pale, horizontal-panelled backdrop. The turquoise metalwork and warm golden wood panelling of the vintage car bring a nostalgic coastal character to the wall, while the muted, soft grey-white background keeps the overall composition light and open. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this wall mural makes a relaxed, characterful focal point for coastal-inspired living spaces, holiday homes, or casual rooms.

In the room

Because the vintage car forms a distinct, central feature motif, we would place this design on a main accent wall where the full vehicle profile can sit uninterrupted. In a holiday home living area, family sitting room, or guest bedroom, positioning the mural wallpaper behind a low sofa or bedhead allows the car and surfboard illustration to remain completely visible above your furniture line.

The soft, horizontal timber-look lines in the background give the mural a gentle visual width, helping to ground the room without overwhelming it. In rooms with plenty of daylight, the contrast between the turquoise bodywork and the warm wood tones stands out cleanly, while in softer evening lamplight, the earthy timber hues bring a warm, welcoming presence to the room.

Styling it

When styling around our Old Beach design, we suggest leaning into relaxed coastal, retro Americana, or easy-going casual interiors.

• Keep large furniture low in profile, opting for simple sofas or bed frames in neutral woven fabrics so the car illustration remains the clear visual hero of the wall.
• Pair the design with warm wood finishes such as light oak, pine, or teak to naturally echo the golden timber panelling depicted on the vehicle.
• Introduce decorative accents in subtle seafoam, muted turquoise, or washed navy to tie the room's textiles back to the car's painted bodywork.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres on soft turquoise teal and warm honey-toned wood panels, balanced by the pale cool-grey and off-white tones of the background.

For adjacent walls and skirting, we recommend soft chalky off-whites, pale sea mist, or gentle greiges that blend naturally with the background without creating hard visual breaks. If you prefer deeper contrast in surrounding decor, consider muted navy blues or warm caramel browns for cushions, throws, or accent chairs to complement the tones in the vintage car.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps avoid unnecessary excess compared with standard pre-packaged rolls. Each design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, crafted to be straightforward and easy to hang in your home.