Wallpaper - Wandering Whales, Multi

Our Wandering Whales wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, brings an orderly yet lively rhythm to the wall with stylized whales swimming in clean horizontal rows. Each illustrated whale features its own distinct shade across a vibrant mix of bright teal, soft pink, cheerful green, rich blue, warm orange, and purple, complete with stylized water spouts and textured fins. Set against a gentle, warm beige background, the motif delivers high visual contrast without feeling overwhelming. Made-to-measure on our subtle, PVC-free paper, this design offers a graphic marine theme tailored to family living spaces.

In the room

We love this design in children’s bedrooms, nurseries, and playrooms where a structured, graphic pattern adds personality without dominating the space. Because the whales are arranged in a repeating horizontal grid, the design brings a sense of visual order that works nicely across all four walls of a smaller room or as a standout accent wall behind a cot, bed, or reading corner. In a family bathroom, the marine theme introduces a cheerful, storybook character across the upper walls above painted panelling or tile. The calm beige ground keeps the bright silhouettes feeling balanced even in compact spaces.

Styling it

To balance the bold colours in the pattern, we suggest pairing this wallpaper with simple, functional furniture in neutral finishes or light natural wood. Clean lines in white, light birch, or pale ash let the graphic shapes of the whales lead the room. If you want to introduce additional colour, pick out one or two specific accents from the design, such as an orange task lamp, a dusty pink throw, or deep teal storage boxes, while keeping larger rugs and curtains plain to prevent visual clutter.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is anchored by a warm, neutral beige base that supports an energetic palette of teal, pastel pink, grass green, sky blue, burnt orange, and violet. For adjacent walls and painted woodwork, soft warm off-whites or gentle stone shades harmonise naturally with the background. For a bolder, design-led scheme, choosing a paint colour drawn directly from the motif, like a muted teal or an earthy ochre on skirting boards and doors, frames the wallpaper beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our paper is PVC-free and features a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers and wall murals make it simple to transform any room in your home.