Retro Wallpapers & Wall Murals

Retro wallpapers pull from some of the most confident design eras of the twentieth century, bringing bold geometric patterns, stylised florals, and abstract motifs that feel nostalgic without looking dated. Whether the reference point is the warm, earthy palette of the 1970s or the graphic precision of Art Deco, this style gives a room a strong sense of personality and period character.

In the home, retro wallpapers and wall murals work particularly well as feature walls in living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices. They sit naturally alongside mid-century modern furniture such as teak sideboards, tapered-leg chairs, and velvet sofas, with the wallpaper acting as a backdrop that pulls the look together. Brass fittings, walnut wood surfaces, and textured wool rugs tend to complement the aesthetic without competing with it. In bedrooms, softer retro patterns in muted or earthy tones can add a vintage warmth that feels considered rather than overpowering.

The colour range within retro design wallpapers is wider than you might expect. You can go for period-authentic combinations like burnt orange, avocado green, and mustard yellow, or take a more restrained approach with charcoal, navy, and gold if you want the style reference without the full retro palette. Either way, the designs hold up well across different room sizes and lighting conditions.

All wallpapers and mural wallpapers from Wallism are made to measure, so the pattern scales to your exact wall dimensions rather than being cropped to fit.