Wallpaper - Vintage Summer XI

Our Vintage Summer XI wallpaper design brings a warm, nostalgic feel to the wall with its playful watercolour-like illustration by Leslie Trimbach. At the centre of the composition, two classic ice lollies, one in vibrant raspberry red and the other in cool blue with a touch of lime yellow, are framed neatly within a soft oval vignette. Behind them, rhythmic vertical stripes in washed shades of vintage blue, soft orange, and delicate pink create an unmistakable retro backdrop. Printed to order on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this mural wallpaper works wonderfully as a cheerful focal point in kitchens, children's bedrooms, or family playrooms.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well on an accent wall where the central illustration can take pride of place. In a kitchen, breakfast nook, or summer house, placing the motif behind a dining bench or casual seating area allows the retro graphic to anchor the room naturally. Because the pattern combines a strong central oval with vertical backdrop stripes, it also functions beautifully in a toddler's bedroom, nursery, or playroom. The vertical stripes visually draw the eye upward, giving walls a balanced, orderly feel while maintaining a lighthearted and creative spirit. For best results, we suggest keeping tall furniture away from the centre of the wall so the ice lolly vignette remains unobstructed.

Styling it

When styling around this wallpaper, lean into retro Americana or relaxed vintage aesthetics. We like pairing the mural with simple painted furniture in muted ivory, off-white, or soft pastel tones that echo the striped backdrop. Light timber accents, such as natural birch or pale pine, complement the warm wooden lolly sticks in the artwork and keep the overall room feeling airy and grounded. To let the central illustration stand out, keep surrounding textiles relatively plain, choosing simple woven cottons or unpatterned cushions rather than competing busy prints.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper blends cheerful warmth with cooler retro notes. The focal red and slate blue of the ice lollies are grounded by the background stripes of faded orange, soft rose pink, and pale teal on an ivory foundation. On surrounding walls, woodwork, and skirting, we recommend matching the soft ivory base or picking up the gentle pastel blue to create a cohesive, wrap-around atmosphere. For a bolder, punchier look in a kitchen or diner-style nook, small decorative accents in cherry red or warm ochre will tie directly into the core illustration.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom approach ensures the design suits your space while helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Every wallpaper we make is entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers are designed to suit homeowners and renters alike, making it simple to transform your interior with confidence.