Wallpaper - Stepping Stones

Our Stepping Stones wallpaper by Jeanette Vertentes captures an expressive coastal scene painted with rich, layered brushwork. Formations of rounded rocks in warm browns, sandy beige, and delicate pink tones emerge from swirling surf rendered in ocean blues, teal, turquoise, and subtle touches of violet. The horizon opens to a soft, pale blue sky, creating an open, painterly seascape with distinct movement and depth. Printed to your exact dimensions, our wallpapers are PVC-free and produced on a paper with a subtle surface structure that complements the painted character of the motif.

In the room

In a living room, we see this design working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full sweep of the ocean horizon and the arrangement of coastal stones can unfold across the room. Because the composition balances earthy minerals with cool water tones, it creates an engaging visual focal point behind a low sofa or credenza without feeling overly busy. For a holiday cottage or coastal retreat, placing this mural wallpaper where natural daylight catches the surface helps the tonal transitions between turquoise, deep blue, and foamy white come to life throughout the day.

Styling it

We like pairing this wallpaper with furniture that has clean, grounded silhouettes and relaxed materials. Low-profile seating in neutral woven upholstery allows the movement in the painted waves to take centre stage. Surrounding elements in warm, unstained timber, such as bleached oak or warm birch, naturally echo the earthy tones of the rocks, while understated painted surfaces keep the overall room calm and balanced.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres on an expressive palette of ocean blues, teal, turquoise, sandy beige, warm brown, and soft pink. For surrounding walls, trim, or larger painted elements, we recommend quiet off-whites, pale stone, or gentle sandy greys that draw directly from the painted rocks. If you prefer deeper contrast, a muted dark navy or slate blue on adjacent woodwork or cabinetry anchors the cooler ocean tones while letting the brighter waters in the motif stand out.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with buying standard-sized wallpaper rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in any home.