Wallpaper - 70's Avant Garden, Boho Clash

Designed by Carrie Cantwell, our 70's Avant Garden, Boho Clash wallpaper captures the exuberant spirit of the 1970s with bold, stylised floral blooms. Large overlapping flowers in vibrant rust orange, olive green, warm ochre, muted teal, and cream are layered over a soft checkerboard grid background. Playful radiating stamens and rounded graphic outlines give the pattern its distinctive retro character and cheerful rhythm. Produced custom to your dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this design brings an instant wave of vintage personality to any interior.

In the room

Because the floral motif is dense, graphic, and full of rhythmic energy, we find it works exceptionally well as a statement wall. In a teenage room or a vibrant creative playroom, placing this wallpaper behind a desk, reading nook, or daybed instantly anchors the space with warmth and nostalgic character. For larger spaces, wrapping a dedicated corner or feature wall allows the layered blooms and underlying grid to be appreciated without overwhelming the room. The balanced mix of warm rust and grounded olive tones ensures that despite its lively scale, the pattern maintains a grounded, inviting atmosphere.

Styling it

To let the expressive floral design take centre stage, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined mid-century or retro-inspired furniture. Warm timber pieces, such as teak, walnut, or honey-toned oak, complement the earthy base notes of the flowers beautifully. Keep surrounding fabrics relatively simple, opting for textured plain cushions or woven throws rather than competing prints. Low-profile seating and simple, rounded light fixtures echo the 1970s aesthetic while keeping the overall room feeling modern and uncluttered.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on a rich palette of rust orange, mustard yellow, olive green, muted teal, and soft cream, grounded by deep brown accents and a pale checkered backdrop. When selecting wall colours for adjacent surfaces, a warm off-white or soft linen beige creates a harmonious, quiet backdrop that lets the motif pop. Alternatively, pulling out the warm rust or deep olive for painted trim, skirting boards, or accent furniture will amplify the design's retro feel and tie the entire room together.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving each print a refined, tactile look. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers provide a dependable decorating choice whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.