Wallpaper - Second Beach

Captured by photographer Dan Merkel, our Second Beach wall mural brings the dramatic atmosphere of a Pacific Northwest coastal sunset into your interior. The composition centres on a commanding sea stack topped with silhouette pines, flanked by rolling ocean surf, wet tidal sands, and warm reflections under an expressive sunset sky. Rich violet, deep navy, and twilight purples contrast with glowing amber and warm golden light across the horizon. Printed custom-sized to your wall dimensions, this design is PVC-free and features a subtle physical structure in the wallpaper paper.

In the room

Because of the wide panoramic composition and bold silhouette of the sea stack, we recommend placing this design on a broad, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full horizon line can expand across the room. It works wonderfully as a focal point behind a bed in a master bedroom or guest room, where the tranquil coastal mood and rich evening tones create an immersive, grounded backdrop.

In a living room or dedicated home office, giving this design ample horizontal breathing space lets the reflection on the wet sand and the depth of the ocean create a sense of visual openness. The contrast between the deep dark tones of the headland and the bright sunset glow makes it especially striking in rooms that receive soft natural daylight, which brings out the subtle purple and golden gradations.

Styling it

To let the atmospheric photography take centre stage, we suggest pairing this mural with simple, low-profile furniture in dark painted finishes or deep-toned woods such as walnut. Keeping large furniture pieces below the horizon line ensures the central rock formation and pine trees remain completely visible.

Clean, unpatterned textiles in muted charcoal, deep navy, or warm taupe complement the dramatic palette without competing for visual focus. Subtle matte black metal accents on lighting or frames provide a refined frame for the composition.

Colour combinations

The palette within the mural ranges from deep midnight blues, dark violet, and rocky blacks to radiant golden amber, peach, and soft dusty rose in the clouds.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, and trim, consider drawing from these tones:

• Deep navy or charcoal grey to extend the moody, grounded character of the rocks and sea.
• Warm cream or soft sand to mirror the glowing light on the water and keep adjacent walls light.
• Muted dusty plum or soft lavender for a cohesive, tonal transition in a bedroom or study.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard rolls. Every design is printed on a PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in both owned and rented homes.