Wallpaper - Retro Bold Butterflies, Orange

Our Retro Bold Butterflies wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, brings a vibrant 1970s revival aesthetic directly to your walls. The pattern features stylized, symmetrical butterflies rendered with sweeping, screenprint-inspired curves in strawberry pink, warm orange, olive green, and soft blush, all grounded by bold dark brown outlines. Small floral motifs nestle between the wings across a warm cream backdrop, creating an energetic and rhythmic repeat. Like all Wallism mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

The lively visual rhythm of this design makes it a striking choice for spaces where you want a playful, design-forward focal point. In a bedroom or teenage room, we love seeing this pattern placed behind a headboard to define the sleep area with warmth and character. Its structured symmetry also suits social or transitional spaces such as a playroom, dressing room, powder room, or living room accent wall. Because the repeat has clear horizontal and vertical harmony, it works nicely on standard-height walls without feeling crowded, while larger continuous wall areas give the butterfly figures plenty of space to display their full winged silhouettes.

Styling it

To let the graphic personality of the wallpaper stand out, we suggest balancing the space with clean lines and warm natural textures. Mid-century modern furniture in medium to warm wood tones pairs naturally with the 1970s character of the motif. Low-profile credenzas, rounded upholstered chairs, or simple painted furniture keep the room grounded without competing against the detailed wings. For soft furnishings, smooth cottons or matte woven textiles in solid tones create a calm counterpoint to the busy pattern.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built around a palette of strawberry pink, sunny orange, muted olive green, and dusty blush tones outlined in deep chocolate brown against a creamy beige base. When choosing surrounding wall paint or furnishings, pulling out the warm cream background creates a seamless transition that softens the overall contrast. If you want a more expressive interior, matching painted woodwork or accents to the strawberry pink or warm orange will amplify the cheerful retro energy of the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored to your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper that gives depth to every print. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating solutions suited to both permanent homeowners and rented living spaces.