Wallpaper - Exit Strategy

Our Exit Strategy wallpaper mural, created by Kate Jarvik Birch, presents a surreal, painterly scene where a solitary red panel door stands upright in the middle of an open ocean, crowned by an illuminated red exit sign. Soft evening light casts warm coral, pink, and golden reflections across the dark turquoise and navy waves, contrasting against a dusky purple sky. The composition carries an expressive, gouache-style painted look with visible brushwork and evocative colour play. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a striking visual narrative for an accent wall.

In the room

Because of the strong central focus and cinematic perspective, we see this wall mural working especially well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room, study, or creative home office. Giving the design a wider wall allows the horizon line and rippling water reflections to expand naturally into the room. In a bedroom, placing this design behind a low headboard keeps the door and glowing water reflection fully visible, creating an intriguing, contemplative atmosphere without overwhelming the space.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with relatively quiet, contemporary furniture so the mural wallpapers remain the undisputed visual focal point. Clean-lined pieces in dark charcoal, deep teal, or painted matte finishes echo the moody water tones without competing for attention. Warm ambient lighting, such as low-slung table lamps or soft wall sconces, will highlight the warm pink and golden highlights across the painted water.

Colour combinations

The design centres around rich ocean blues, turquoise, and deep slate, balanced by coral red, dusty rose, and shimmering apricot reflections. To create a cohesive palette, we suggest pairing adjacent walls with soft dusky blues, warm neutrals, or deep petrol tones pulled straight from the sea. For woodwork and trim, muted charcoal or an off-white with warm undertones helps ground the vivid red doorway and the twilight sky.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures your mural fits your specific space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper.

Our wall murals are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers provide flexible decorating solutions suited to homeowners and renters alike.