Wallpaper - Striped Dolphin

Our Striped Dolphin wallpaper features a nineteenth-century scientific etching of a striped dolphin set against a soft cream backdrop. The design captures the graceful form and distinctive markings of the marine mammal through fine cross-hatching and delicate line work in cool blue-grey and soft teal tones. With generous negative space surrounding the central illustration, this mural wallpaper brings a clean, historic character to an interior without overwhelming the room. Like all our wallpapers, this design is custom made to your dimensions and is completely PVC-free.

In the room

We find this design works exceptionally well as a focused feature wall in a study, home office, or quiet reading library. Because the etching is horizontally oriented and surrounded by a light cream ground, it benefits from a wider wall where the dolphin's full profile has plenty of breathing room.

In a bedroom, positioning the mural wallpaper behind a lower headboard keeps the delicate linework fully visible. The motif also translates beautifully to a guest room, dining room, or a powder room, where the historic marine aesthetic adds curiosity and character.

Styling it

To complement the classic scientific print style, we like pairing this wallpaper with traditional or New England-inspired interior elements. Mid-toned to darker wood furniture brings out the vintage quality of the etching, while painted cabinetry in off-white or deep slate creates a crisp, balanced border.

Keep surrounding decor uncluttered so the fine details of the illustration remain the focal point. Matte ceramic accents, classic brass hardware, or framed architectural sketches harmonise effortlessly with the marine motif.

Colour combinations

The motif itself combines soft cream and pale parchment tones with muted blue-greys, slate, and deep sea-green shadows.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, we recommend leaning into warm off-whites, antique creams, or soft stony neutrals to echo the background. For a richer contrast, navy blue, charcoal, or deep spruce green on trim or cabinetry frames the etching with classic sophistication.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions you supply for your space. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper that lends an understated, authentic texture to the finished surface. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, giving you a reliable and beautiful decorating solution whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.