Wallpaper - 40 Knots

Our 40 Knots wallpaper captures an aerial perspective of a bright orange speedboat slicing across deep ocean blue water, trailing a crisp white wake of foam. The composition pairs the vast, uniform expanse of calm sea with the sharp graphic energy of the moving vessel, creating a striking focal point with high visual contrast. We print this design as a made-to-measure wall mural on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it straightforward to install while delivering a clean, expansive photographic statement.

In the room

In a spacious living room or open living area, we like giving this design a wide, uninterrupted accent wall so the full sweep of the open sea and the trailing wake can unfold naturally. The strong horizontal movement and rich blue expanse also make it well suited to a lake house, vacation home, or home office where a bold focal wall behind a desk or low credenza anchors the space without visual clutter.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this wall mural with clean-lined modern or contemporary furniture that echoes its minimalist composition. Low-profile seating and low media consoles work especially well because they leave the central water expanse and the boat clearly visible. Simple black metal accents, crisp white architectural details, or light wood finishes keep the overall look balanced, letting the graphic contrast between the orange boat and deep blue water stand out as the primary visual focus.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centers on deep ocean blue, bright maritime orange, and clean foam white. To complement these verified tones, we suggest using off-white or muted neutral paint on surrounding walls and trim to keep the atmosphere light and open. If you want to introduce accent colors in furniture or textiles, deep navy creates a cohesive tonal connection with the water, while restrained touches of warm terracotta or burnt orange can quietly echo the speedboat.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every wall mural is PVC-free, printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, and designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer options tailored to different homes and living situations, whether you own your property or rent.