Wallpaper - In The Wash

Our In The Wash wallpaper, created by Chris Paschke, captures the fluid motion of a breaking ocean wave through expressive watercolor-inspired washes and textured paint marks. What we particularly like about this design is the balance between the soft, misty sky tones and the dramatic crest of frothing white water rising across the composition. Shades of ocean blue, aquamarine, and cool white flow together to bring an open, painterly atmosphere to a wall. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, making them straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this wall mural working particularly well on a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full arc of the wave has space to unfold. In a bathroom, meditation room, or calm corner of a holiday home, the cool blue tones create an expansive, serene setting. Because the visual weight builds diagonally toward the crest on the right, placing lower furniture along the base allows the dynamic motion of the wave to remain fully visible. In rooms with generous natural daylight, the subtle tonal shifts between deep marine blues and pale aquamarine become especially clear.

Styling it

To let the expressive brushwork and fluid movement take centre stage, we would keep the surrounding interior relatively grounded and understated. Clean-lined, contemporary furniture in pale or bleached woods complements the coastal character without competing with the artwork. For accompanying textiles and decorative objects, we suggest matte ceramics and woven textures in soft off-white or natural ecru, mirroring the crest of the sea foam while maintaining a relaxed, wabi-sabi balance.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centres on a palette of marine blue, aquamarine, soft sky blue, and bright white spray. For adjacent walls and surrounding architectural trim, crisp white or a soft, chalky off-white will keep the room feeling bright and airy while letting the blues stand out. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, pairing the design with deeper slate blue painted surfaces creates a sophisticated tonal harmony.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper. All of our mural wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters alike.