Wallpaper - Whale Swim

Our Whale Swim wallpaper, created by Kris Art, brings an enchanting underwater rhythm to the wall through a lively pattern of whales and orcas swimming across a clean white backdrop. The design has a lovely watercolour-like appearance, showing rich tonal shifts from deep indigo and denim blue to soft watery washes, finished with warm peach-toned bellies and subtle speckles. Little bubbles and tiny companion fish drift between the larger figures, creating a dynamic sense of movement without crowding the space. Printed as custom made-to-measure wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, our wallpaper offers an easy way to transform a room with charm and gentle character.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a nursery, toddler room, children's bedroom, or family playroom. Because the pattern features multiple figures swimming in varied directions, it brings a cheerful energy to the space while keeping an airy, open feel thanks to the white background.

On a feature wall behind a cot, low bed, or reading nook, the larger whale motifs have room to stand out without competing with surrounding furniture. In smaller spaces or a downstairs bathroom, the repeat creates an immersive, playful atmosphere across all four walls. Generous natural light highlights the subtle gradations in the blue watercolour washes, while softer warm lighting in the evening brings out the gentle peach highlights along the underbellies.

Styling it

To let the dynamic aquatic pattern take centre stage, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with simple furniture and calm textures. Lighter woods, such as natural birch or pale pine, keep the room feeling bright and complement the aquatic theme naturally. Painted white furniture also works effortlessly against the backdrop, blending into the white negative space of the pattern.

For textiles, crisp white cottons, soft chambray cushions, or a plush woven wool rug provide gentle texture without introducing competing visual patterns. You can introduce small accents in muted navy or soft coral to echo the tones found in the artwork, keeping the overall interior feeling balanced and cohesive.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is grounded in a classic oceanic palette, combining rich denim blue, navy, and watery sky tones with warm peachy-cream accents and a crisp white background.

When choosing surrounding colours for adjacent painted walls, skirting boards, or built-in joinery, consider these natural directions:

• Crisp chalk white or soft off-white to extend the clean background of the pattern and keep the space bright.
• Muted denim blue or dusty navy on woodwork, doors, or lower wall panelling to ground the room and mirror the deeper tones of the whales.
• Gentle peach, soft apricot, or warm blush for curtains or decorative cushions, subtly picking up on the warm underbelly accents in the illustrations.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order to your supplied measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to buying standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that lends a refined finish to the wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to personalise their home.