Wallpaper - By the Shore II

Our By the Shore II wallpaper by Veronique Charron captures a graceful blue heron standing in profile against a deep navy background, surrounded by subtle reeds and marsh grasses. The illustration combines soft watercolor-like shading across the bird's plumage with refined gold-toned outlines and crisp white feathered details. This balance between graphic linework and painterly color creates an elegant, serene presence on the wall. Produced made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an artistic coastal feel to any interior.

In the room

Because the composition centers on the proud form and graceful curves of the heron, we see this working exceptionally well as a focal point across a main bedroom wall or behind a desk in a quiet home office or study. The dark navy backdrop creates a grounded, intimate atmosphere, making it equally suited to an entryway, powder room, or a reading nook in a library. In open living spaces or dining rooms, giving this wallpaper a wider, uninterrupted wall allows the silhouette of the bird and the vertical rhythm of the reeds to be appreciated from across the room.

Styling it

The clear contrast and classic illustrative character of the design pair naturally with both traditional and coastal interiors. We like combining it with warm wood furniture, such as honey-toned oak or rich walnut, which brings out the ochre and gold line details within the illustration.

For surrounding accents, consider brushed brass or warm bronze hardware to echo the metallic-inspired contours of the heron's beak and crest. Keeping larger textiles and upholstery simple and tailored allows the bold character of the wallpaper to remain the clear centerpiece of the room.

Colour combinations

The design is built on an anchor of deep midnight navy, contrasted by soft sky blues, cool slate greys, warm beige, and bright white highlights. When selecting paint shades for adjacent walls, trim, or cabinetry, pulling out a rich navy creates a cohesive, enveloping mood.

Alternatively, framing the wallpaper with soft off-white, light linen beige, or gentle slate grey woodwork softens the overall contrast and allows the deep blue ground to stand out crisply.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard rolls. All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to every motif. We design our mural wallpapers to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering options suited to homeowners and renters alike.