Wallpaper - Salty Star

Created by designer Mercedes Lopez Charro, our Salty Star wallpaper brings an expressive, coastal character to the wall with its striking graphic starfish motif. Set against a rich cobalt blue backdrop filled with lighter geometric dash and chevron patterns, the central white starfish stands out with bold outlines and playful spotted details. The high-contrast palette and hand-painted look give the artwork a confident, graphic energy. Produced to measure and completely PVC-free, our mural wallpapers feature a subtle texture in the paper that adds depth to the vibrant blue ground.

In the room

We love this design for spaces where you want to introduce an upbeat, coastal feel without relying on conventional seaside themes. In a bathroom, powder room, or summer house, the vivid cobalt base creates an immediate visual anchor, whether you place it on a dedicated accent wall behind a vanity or run it across multiple walls in a smaller layout. The strong contrast between the crisp white starfish and the deeper blue backdrop also works wonderfully in a playroom or vacation home, where the playful motif brings plenty of personality to an area with minimal clutter.

Styling it

To let the graphic artwork take centre stage, we suggest balancing the walls with clean, grounded furniture and understated accents. Crisp white woodwork, sanitaryware, or painted shelving mirror the bright centre of the starfish, creating a sharp and intentional contrast against the cobalt ground. Pair the wallpaper with natural woven materials such as jute or rattan, and consider unpainted, light wooden elements to introduce warmth alongside the cooler blues. Keeping larger surfaces simple prevents the patterned background from feeling crowded.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is anchored by deep cobalt blue, complemented by lighter sky-blue brushstrokes in the background pattern and clean white in the starfish. When choosing paint for adjoining walls, woodwork, or cabinetry, pure chalky whites and soft off-whites create a fresh, crisp dialogue with the central motif. If you prefer a more tonal look, surrounding the wall with muted navy or pale coastal blues allows the bolder cobalt to integrate smoothly across the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a considered decorating solution suited to a wide range of living spaces.