Wallpaper - Those Were The Days I

Our Those Were The Days I wallpaper brings together swirling, wavy abstract shapes inspired by 1970s retro design and bold collage art. Flowing curves in burnt orange, vibrant blue, sunny yellow, and soft beige are outlined by crisp, graphic black lines, creating an expressive visual rhythm across the wall. The contrast between warm and cool tones gives the composition a playful energy without feeling chaotic. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this mural wallpaper is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of the fluid scale and graphic energy of the motif, we see this working particularly well on a main feature wall in a living room or a dedicated creative home studio. In a larger living area, placing the wallpaper along an uninterrupted wall behind a low sofa gives the sweeping shapes room to breathe, allowing the curves to flow naturally across the space. For a home studio or hobby space, the dynamic lines and bold contrast provide an inspiring, artistic backdrop without competing with work surfaces.

Styling it

To balance the bold lines and retro character of the design, we suggest pairing it with furniture that has simple, clean silhouettes. Mid-century modern pieces in warm teak or walnut naturally echo the 1970s feel of the pattern. Keeping large upholstery in neutral, textured fabrics lets the mural wall remain the focal point, while a few accents in matte black metal tie in neatly with the graphic outlines in the print.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on rich burnt orange, lively blue, warm yellow, and neutral beige, all framed by deep black contours. When choosing surrounding wall colours or woodwork, a warm off-white or soft linen shade provides a calm foundation that lets the mural stand out. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel in the room, picking out the deep burnt orange or a muted navy for adjacent walls or joinery creates a cohesive, design-led scheme.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Printing to order helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to buying standard fixed-size rolls. Our wall murals are PVC-free, printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, and designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering flexible solutions for homeowners and renters alike.