Wallpaper - Shells by the Shore

Painted by artist Yvette St. Amant, our Shells by the Shore wallpaper brings a tranquil coastal shoreline into the home through gentle, painterly brushwork. Broad horizontal bands of soft sky blue, weathered grey, and muted ocean teal stretch above a sandy foreground, where three white starfish and coastal seashells rest amongst scattered pebbles. The open horizon and subtle pink and sand undertones lend this wall mural a quiet, spacious feel that works effortlessly across a bedroom or living space. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical paper structure, our wallpaper murals are designed to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the artwork features a low horizon line with detailed starfish and shells grounded along the bottom edge, we see this working particularly well on a wall where lower furniture does not entirely conceal the foreground detail. In a bedroom, placing this design behind a low bed frame allows the painted sky and calm ocean layers to expand upwards, creating an open visual backdrop.

In a living room or summer house seating area, giving this design an uninterrupted feature wall lets the wide, sweeping brushstrokes stretch out naturally. The gentle horizontal layering creates a sense of width, which can make narrower rooms or compact bathrooms feel visually broader and more open.

Styling it

To complement the coastal theme and painterly character of the design, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture simple and grounded. Natural, light-toned woods such as bleached oak, ash, or pine pair harmoniously with the warm sand tones in the foreground.

For textiles, unbleached cottons, textured slub fabrics, or light off-white weaves echo the quiet coastal setting without introducing competing patterns. Keeping large upholstery and drapery plain allows the painted shoreline to serve as the main focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

The palette within this design balances cool oceanic blues and slate greys with warm beige, sand, and delicate blush undertones along the beach.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and woodwork, soft off-whites, warm chalky stones, or gentle grey-blues drawn from the sky layer will create a seamless, harmonious transition. If you prefer deeper contrast, a muted slate or ocean blue on neighbouring trim or cabinetry grounds the room while highlighting the lighter elements of the wallpaper.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess material.

Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer an adaptable decorating solution whether you are updating your permanent home or personalising a rented space.