Wallpaper - Explore the World Map

Designed by Kasia Kucwaj-Tybur, our Explore the World Map wallpaper transforms a complete world map into a playful, storybook illustration. Continents appear in soft white over a gentle steel blue and grey background, surrounded by hand-drawn wildlife, marine creatures, sailing ships, a hot air balloon, and whimsical details like stars, a smiling sun, and a rainbow. We make this design as made-to-measure mural wallpapers printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the map relies on a wide panoramic layout, we think it works best on a generous, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full geography and surrounding sea creatures can spread out properly. It makes a wonderful focal point in a nursery, toddler room, children's bedroom, or dedicated playroom. In a kid's bedroom, placing the mural behind a low bed frame or along a main play wall keeps the lower animals and swimming whales at eye level for younger children, while the hot air balloon and sun sit comfortably higher up.

Styling it

We recommend keeping the surrounding furniture clean and understated so the detailed illustrations remain the hero of the room. Warm, pale wood furniture such as birch or light ash sits beautifully against the cool grey-blue backdrop, bringing warmth into the space without adding visual clutter. Low-profile toy storage, painted white shelving, and simple woven storage baskets complement the gentle, contemporary feel while keeping wall space open and functional.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is anchored by a soft steel blue background, crisp white land masses, and charming accent shades like warm ochre, soft terracotta, sage green, and pastel pink across the animals. To create a cohesive room scheme, consider painting adjacent walls in a soft off-white or light pebble grey that picks up on the neutral tones. For decorative accents and bedding, drawing out the muted mustard yellow of the sun or the gentle blush of the flamingo creates a lively, balanced palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which can help reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.