Wallpaper - Road Trip Beetle

Our Road Trip Beetle wallpaper brings an upbeat retro character to the wall with its playful illustration by Michael Mullan. Centring on a stylised vintage orange car depicted straight-on, the design features bold black outlines, textured screenprint-inspired fills, and an off-white background with subtle speckled detail. The expressive rounded headlights, curved bumper, and classic silhouette give the piece a charming 1960s feel. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, our wallpaper creates an eye-catching focal point that balances graphic clarity with a warm, nostalgic mood.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working especially well in a children's bedroom, toddler room, nursery, or playroom where its cheerful graphic identity can take centre stage. Because the car motif forms a bold, centred focal point against a light backdrop, we suggest placing it on a main feature wall, such as behind a low bed, cot, or low-level toy storage, allowing the upper half of the vehicle and its roofline to remain visible. In smaller bedrooms or play spaces, the open cream background keeps the room feeling airy, while the rich orange hue adds warmth without overwhelming the room.

Styling it

To complement the 1960s illustration style, we like pairing this design with mid-century inspired furniture featuring clean lines and warm wood finishes, such as birch or light oak. Simple painted furniture in muted white or pale grey also works nicely, keeping the focus squarely on the artwork. For textiles, natural unbleached cottons, simple canvas storage baskets, and solid-colour woollen rugs in understated tones help anchor the space while letting the playful car motif stand out.

Colour combinations

The palette is anchored by the warm terracotta-orange of the car body, framed by graphic black linework and crisp white accents on an off-white, speckled ground. In the surrounding room, soft off-white or warm cream paint on adjacent walls harmonises effortlessly with the background. For subtle contrast, earthy accents such as muted olive greens, denim blues, or deep charcoal work wonderfully in surrounding soft furnishings and decor to pick up on the print's vintage tones without clashing with the orange.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions. Custom production means we print specifically for your space, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers make it simple to transform your interior, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.