Wallpaper - Cute Retro Sun

Designed by Carrie Cantwell, our Cute Retro Sun wallpaper centres on a cheerful, stylised sun with distinct 1970s character. A friendly smiling face with rosy cheeks, bold arched eyebrows, and prominent eyelashes is framed by radiating wavy rays in shades of coral pink, warm orange, and golden ochre. The graphic motif sits against a softly textured peach background that gives the design a warm, inviting backdrop. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture.

In the room

We see this design working especially well as an accent wall in children's bedrooms, nurseries, and playrooms, where the bold focal motif can anchor the space with playful personality. In a nursery or toddler room, placing the mural on the wall opposite the doorway or behind a cot allows the sun character to become the primary visual feature of the room. The graphic composition also brings a lively retro touch to creative spaces or teenage bedrooms when given an uninterrupted wall area where the full sun motif can be seen without tall furniture blocking the rays.

Styling it

Because the central sun carries plenty of graphic personality, we like to keep surrounding furnishings relatively simple and relaxed. Natural, light-toned woods such as birch, pine, or light oak balance the warm 1970s aesthetic without competing with the illustration. Rounded furniture shapes, low bookshelves, and clean-lined storage work nicely alongside the curved lines of the motif. For an eclectic maximalist look, you can lean into the retro feel by layering simple vintage pieces or textured loop-pile rugs nearby while letting the wallpaper remain the hero of the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on a warm palette of sunny orange, coral pink, golden yellow, and black line detailing, set over a soft peachy base. To complement the motif, we suggest pairing adjacent walls with soft creamy whites, pale warm neutrals, or gentle terracotta tones that echo the warmth of the rays. Muted sage greens on painted woodwork or soft furnishings provide a natural, grounding contrast that makes the oranges and pinks feel crisp and balanced.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions you provide for your wall. Producing each piece to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls. We print on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang. At Wallism, we offer mural wallpapers suited to various homes and interior projects, whether you are decorating your own property or personalising a rented space.