Wallpaper - Exit Strategy

Our Exit Strategy wallpaper, created by Kate Jarvik Birch, brings a surreal and cinematic perspective to the wall. The composition centres on a classic panelled door topped with a glowing red exit sign, standing isolated amidst open, rippling waters under an evening sky. Painted-looking brushstrokes and soft gradations blend cool turquoise and deep sea blues with warm coral, pink, and amber reflections cast across the water. Made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions, this PVC-free design features a subtle paper structure that gives physical presence to its evocative, painterly aesthetic.

In the room

Because of its central focal point and distinct horizon line, we find this design works particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full painted scene can unfold. In a living room or a dedicated study, placing it behind a low-profile sofa or desk allows the water's surface and the doorway to remain clearly visible without visual crowding. In a bedroom, positioned behind a headboard, the interplay between the twilight sky and glowing warm reflections creates an atmospheric, contemplative backdrop. The strong horizontal division of water and sky naturally anchors wider rooms while maintaining an open sense of perspective.

Styling it

To let the narrative quality of the mural carry the room, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture clean-lined and understated. Low-profile seating or minimalist shelving ensures the central motif remains unobstructed. Deep charcoal, slate, or dark wood finishes ground the darker water tones, while slim metal accents in blackened steel or muted bronze complement the graphic character of the door frame. Natural matte fabrics in neutral tones provide visual balance without competing with the vibrant reflections in the artwork.

Colour combinations

The palette centres on rich turquoise, oceanic blue, and dusty slate, contrasted by warm coral, salmon pink, and radiant amber highlights across the water and the door. Surrounding walls painted in muted slate, dusty teal, or a soft, warm off-white help integrate the mural seamlessly into the broader room. For furnishings and accents, pulling out the warm coral and terracotta tones creates an inviting visual link, while deeper navy and charcoal elements reinforce the moody depth of the evening sky.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Custom sizing helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. All our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.