Wallpaper - The Octopus Beast

Our The Octopus Beast wallpaper brings a dramatic maritime scene to life, depicting a giant red octopus entangling a wooden sailing ship amidst a stormy ocean. Designed by Wai Collective, the illustration carries the expressive fluidity of watercolour art, set against turbulent charcoal grey skies with flashes of white lightning and dark, crashing waves. The vivid red tones of the creature create a striking focal point against the deep nautical backdrop. Produced made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings narrative energy to your interior.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a teenage room, a games room, a den, or a dedicated hobby room where a bold, imaginative theme feels right at home. Because the scene has a strong narrative focus and large-scale visual motion, we suggest placing it on a wider, uninterrupted feature wall. Giving the ship and octopus room to unfold allows the dramatic balance between the stormy sea and sky to be appreciated in full. In a gaming space or media den, the deeper charcoal and dark palette naturally creates an immersive, moody backdrop without overwhelming the room.

Styling it

To let the dynamic illustration lead the space, we would keep surrounding furniture clean-lined and understated. Deep-toned seating or matte black metal shelving units anchor the room without competing with the swirling waves. For decorative warmth, touches of aged brass, dark bronze, or weathered wood reference the maritime theme in a subtle, contemporary way. Balancing the intense oceanic scene with simple, solid-coloured textiles helps the artwork remain the clear focal point of the interior.

Colour combinations

The motif centres on deep charcoal greys, stormy ocean blues, and flashes of white, contrasted by the rich, warm red of the octopus tentacles. For adjacent walls and painted surfaces, we would pair this wallpaper with soft off-whites or pale neutral greys to balance the darker tones. If you prefer a moodier, enveloping atmosphere, wrapping surrounding woodwork or shelving in deep charcoal or dark slate creates a cohesive, dramatic scheme that echoes the tempestuous sky.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, have a subtle physical structure in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward to hang. Whether you are decorating a family home or a rental, we offer wallpaper options to suit different spaces and living situations.