Wallpaper - 80's Retro Swimming Pool

Our 80's Retro Swimming Pool wallpaper pairs bold graphic illustration with a surreal, sun-soaked coastal landscape. In the foreground, a bright blue swimming pool with crisp white water ripples sits between two slender palm trees and lush green shrubs. Beyond the poolside edge, a deep cobalt blue ocean meets a clear sky scattered with playful geometric motifs, including yellow squares, red circles, and soft pink arches. The flat illustration style, strong outlines, and vivid colour contrasts capture the energetic character of postmodern design. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in a living room, hallway, poolhouse, or vacation home where you want a distinct visual focal point. Because the composition features defined horizontal layers—from the pool and coastal foliage up to the open sky—it benefits from a relatively wide, uninterrupted wall area. Positioning the design along a main wall behind a low sofa or a minimalist credenza allows the full balance of palm trees, water, and abstract sky elements to stay in clear view. In spaces that receive plenty of natural daylight, the vivid cobalt blue and saturated accent shapes bring a lively, sunny presence into the room.

Styling it

To let the graphic personality of the mural wallpapers take centre stage, we suggest keeping the surrounding furniture clean and uncomplicated in form. Mid-century or contemporary pieces with low profiles, tubular metal framing, or smooth white lacquered surfaces align naturally with the 1980s aesthetic.

• Choose seating and cabinetry with clean, horizontal lines that sit below the waterline of the motif, keeping the palms and sky unobstructed.
• Introduce smooth painted furniture or light-toned terrazzo and stone surfaces that reflect the architectural, poolside mood of the illustration.
• Use accent decor sparingly, selecting items in simple geometric silhouettes that echo the red, yellow, and pink shapes in the sky.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres around deep cobalt blue, bright aqua, and rich foliage green, punctuated by popping accents of primary yellow, warm red, and pastel pink. When planning adjacent walls and trim, a crisp warm white or pale off-white provides a fresh, gallery-like foundation that lets the vibrant blues stand out. For a more immersive look, pulling the cobalt blue or a deep ocean tone from the water onto adjacent woodwork, doors, or shelving creates a striking, unified atmosphere.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order to your specified measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Our wall murals are completely PVC-free, and the wallpaper paper features a subtle physical structure that gives depth to flat illustrations. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer a practical solution whether you are decorating your everyday home, a rental property, or a holiday retreat.