Wallpaper - Bathing Beauties II

Our Bathing Beauties II wallpaper brings a sun-drenched, nostalgic coastal scene to life through painterly brushwork created by artist Silvia Vassileva. Two figures in vintage 1930s-inspired swimwear rest by the seaside: one stands confidently in a red suit patterned with white diamonds and a wide-brimmed sun hat, while the other sits beside a bright beach ball in a grey polka-dot suit and swim cap. Warm sand tones in the foreground meet soft blue sea tones behind them, creating an open, evocative composition. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper, this design brings an artistic retro character to feature walls in bedrooms, living rooms, and dressing spaces.

In the room

Because this design functions as a scenic figurative composition, we like giving it an uninterrupted wall where both figures and the surrounding shoreline can be appreciated without heavy visual breaks. It works wonderfully as a focal point behind a bed in a main bedroom or on a feature wall in a relaxed living room. In a dressing room or powder room, the vintage seaside motif introduces a playful sense of glamour, giving the room distinct character while maintaining an airy feel.

The painterly horizon and soft transitions between the sandy beach and ocean water create a natural sense of depth. In rooms with steady daylight, the brush textures and contrast between the red swimsuit and cool water tones become particularly vivid, while warmer artificial light in the evening highlights the golden warmth of the sand.

Styling it

The 1930s resort feel pairs naturally with interior pieces that lean into vintage charm or relaxed coastal living. We would balance the graphic swimsuits and figurative subject by keeping the surrounding decor clean and structured, allowing the artwork to lead the room.

• Pair with warm, natural materials like woven rattan, light-toned timber, or cane furniture to complement the sandy beach palette without competing with the painted scene.
• Bring in simple, tailored upholstered pieces in neutral tones, which let the figures and the vibrant red pattern remain the visual highlight.
• Incorporate subtle polished brass or warm metallic accents on lighting fixtures and mirrors to echo the gentle Art Deco character of the era.

Colour combinations

The palette centres around warm sand tones, soft sea blues, and crisp white details, punctuated by the confident crimson red of the standing swimsuit and the soft grey of the seated figure.

To create a balanced scheme around the wallpaper, we suggest keeping adjacent walls in warm off-white, soft cream, or muted sandy beige to extend the shoreline warmth naturally. For accent elements, drawing out the crimson red in small decor pieces or table lamps creates a deliberate connection to the central figure, while soft ocean blue or muted slate grey on larger textiles complements the background water tones beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our murals are printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in any home.