Wallpaper - Up Island

Our Up Island wallpaper brings a classic coastal scene to the wall, illustrated by David Carter Brown with the rich character of a painted artwork. The composition centres on a traditional red and white striped lighthouse standing on a sandy shoreline, accompanied by a small shingled keeper's cottage with white-framed windows. Warm sandy ground covered in dry coastal grasses grounds the lower half of the motif, while an expansive, clear blue sky opens up the top. Printed as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design offers an inviting, scenic focal point with timeless maritime charm.

In the room

We especially like this design on a main feature wall where the landscape has enough width to unfold naturally. In a living room, placing the mural behind a sofa allows the open sky and coastal horizon to create a sense of visual depth across the room. The vertical line of the lighthouse also makes our wall murals work remarkably well along a hallway or staircase wall, drawing the eye upward. Because the lower portion of the design features warm sand and textural dune grasses, low-profile furniture can sit comfortably in front of it without obscuring the main architectural details of the lighthouse and cottage.

Styling it

The Americana and maritime heritage in this artwork pair naturally with classic, comfortable interior elements:

• Choose painted wooden furniture in off-white, soft cream, or deep navy to echo the architectural details of the cottage and the maritime theme.
• Introduce natural woven textures, such as a braided jute rug or simple linen cushions, which complement the painted texture of the sandy grasses.
• Keep surrounding accessories understated and practical, such as simple iron or weathered bronze hardware, so the painted scene remains the primary focus.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on earthy sand, crisp white, bold red, and clear sky blue, balanced by deeper black and charcoal accents on the cottage roof and lantern room. For adjacent walls and woodwork, we recommend pulling out the softer warm neutrals from the sand to keep the room feeling cohesive and bright. If you want a sharper contrast, framing the wall with crisp white trim or painting an accent piece in deep navy blue will neatly highlight the coastal palette without competing with the mural itself.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every order is printed on durable, PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide a simple and reliable way to introduce scenic character into your home.