Wallpaper - Rough Day

Our Rough Day wallpaper by Jeanette Vertentes brings the expressive energy of the sea into the home. Painted-looking waves in rich blues, turquoise, and white foam crest across the foreground, while the sky above blends purple, blue, orange, and soft pink tones. In the distance, the shoreline introduces deeper green and earthy brown notes that give the composition depth and balance. We print our mural wallpapers made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, creating an expressive focal point that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the motif carries noticeable movement and strong horizontal bands of colour, we like giving this design an uninterrupted wall where the full sweep of the seascape can unfold. In a living room, it works wonderfully behind a sofa, establishing a lively focal point without requiring additional wall decor. We also see this working well in a bedroom on the wall behind the headboard, where the cooler sea tones can anchor the room. In a home office or dining room, positioning the wallpaper along the main feature wall helps define the space while bringing an open, coastal character indoors.

Styling it

With such a dynamic and colourful motif, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively simple and let the wall carry the room's visual energy. Clean-lined furniture in mid-tone or darker wood creates a grounded contrast against the cool blues and turquoise of the water. To balance the expressive brushwork, we suggest opting for smooth, unpatterned upholstery in neutral tones such as off-white, soft taupe, or deep navy. Keeping larger decor pieces quiet allows the vibrant sky and crashing waves to remain the natural centrepiece of the interior.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centres around deep blues, turquoise, and crisp white foam, complemented by the sky's mix of purple, orange, and soft pink, alongside dark green and earthy brown shore details. For adjacent walls and painted trim, we suggest soft off-white or muted stony neutrals that let the design stand out naturally. If you prefer a richer atmosphere, pulling deep navy or slate blue from the water onto surrounding millwork creates a cohesive and immersive feel. Accent pieces in muted terracotta or warm ochre can subtly echo the warmer notes in the sky.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures your chosen motif is scaled to fit your space while helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper. Our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that looks refined in any interior. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile solutions suited to a wide range of decorating projects.