Wallpaper - Waves in Focus

Created by Sue Schlabach, our Waves in Focus wallpaper brings a fluid, painterly expression to the wall through sweeping horizontal brushstrokes and translucent watercolour washes. Deep cobalt and cerulean tones overlap against an airy off-white background, accented by subtle golden-ochre streaks and delicate ink splatters that give the composition spontaneous artistic movement. Produced as custom made-to-measure mural wallpapers, each order is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle surface structure that enhances the painterly character of the artwork.

In the room

The strong horizontal flow of Waves in Focus makes it a natural focal point across wider, uninterrupted wall areas. In a bathroom or a dedicated home meditation space, the fluid blue layers introduce an open, tranquil atmosphere that feels both expansive and grounded.

Because the artwork has distinct painterly variations from top to bottom, we recommend placing this wallpaper on a wall where the lower watercolour washes and warm ochre accents remain largely visible rather than hidden behind heavy furniture. In rooms with generous natural daylight, the subtle tonal gradations between sheer sky blue and saturated cobalt become especially vivid.

Styling it

The expressive watercolour gestures call for a considered, contemporary interior where surrounding elements let the wall mural take centre stage. We would pair this design with clean-lined furniture in warm wood tones, which naturally echoes the golden-amber notes in the lower half of the painting and softens the cool blue palette.

Keep surrounding decorative accents restrained and architectural. Matte white ceramics, unadorned glass, and minimal metal fixtures allow the organic movement of the brushwork to stand out without competing visual clutter.

Colour combinations

The palette within the design is defined by rich cobalt, oceanic blue washes, crisp white breaks, and small touches of warm ochre. When selecting paint for adjacent walls or woodwork, a soft warm off-white provides a clean, seamless transition that lets the blue tones resonate.

For a moodier, more enveloping interior, you can pull the deep cobalt from the bottom washes onto surrounding doors, trims, or cabinetry. Subtle mustard, amber, or terracotta accents in smaller objects will also pick up the warm contrast strokes nestled among the blues.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. Our wall murals are PVC-free, printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, and designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.