Wallpaper - Retro Bubblegum Girl

Designed by Kate Jarvik Birch, our Retro Bubblegum Girl wallpaper brings graphic 1950s pop art energy straight to the wall. The design centres on a bold illustration of a young woman with short dark hair and oversized cherry red sunglasses, blowing a glossy pink bubblegum bubble. Set against a clean cream background, the striking red collar and warm skin tones create an expressive graphic portrait with high visual contrast. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings character and vintage charm to any focal wall.

In the room

Because the portrait features large scale, graphic forms and strong contrast, we see this working particularly well as an accent wall in a bedroom, dressing room, or teenage room. In a living room, giving the mural an open wall where the central figure is not obscured by tall bookcases or bulky furniture allows the artwork to hold the space naturally. The soft cream backdrop keeps the surrounding area feeling open, making it equally suited to a powder room where a confident, playful motif can make a memorable impression.

Styling it

To balance the bold red and pink illustration, we like pairing this design with clean-lined mid-century or retro furniture rather than overly ornate pieces. Keeping surrounding items in warm wood or painted finishes gives the artwork room to stand out without competing for attention. If you want to echo the 1950s mood, simple gloss ceramics or subtle chrome accents will tie in naturally with the vintage glamour of the sunglasses.

Colour combinations

The artwork is built around a distinct palette of cherry red, bubblegum pink, deep brunette, and warm cream. For adjacent walls and painted woodwork, soft warm whites and muted creams create a seamless transition that lets the red elements take centre stage. If you prefer a richer scheme, picking up the cherry red on a painted door frame, skirting board, or statement armchair creates a deliberate, cohesive look.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all of our wallpapers are made to measure to match your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical decorating options suited to different homes and living spaces.