Wallpaper - 70s Chess

Our 70s Chess wallpaper reimagines the classic checkerboard grid through a fluid, distorted wave pattern inspired by 1970s graphic design. Alternating blocks of vibrant lime green and soft off-white twist and warp across the surface, creating an energetic optical movement that instantly catches the eye. What we particularly like about this design is how the clean geometry is loosened by the flowing curves, giving it a playful, retro character that feels bold yet balanced. Like all our wall murals, this design is made to measure to fit your exact wall dimensions on our subtle physical paper structure, printed PVC-free and crafted to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the optical curves create a strong sense of movement, we especially like this design on a dedicated feature wall where the pattern has room to flow uninterrupted. In a teenage room, placing the wallpaper behind a bed or desk area creates an expressive backdrop full of personality without cluttering the physical space. It also works brilliantly across the walls of a hobby room or creative corner, where the distorted grid and vibrant lime tone bring an upbeat, graphic presence. If you decide to wrap the entire room in the motif, we suggest balancing the walls with simple, understated architectural details so the repeat remains the primary focus.

Styling it

When styling around such a distinctive geometric pattern, we recommend keeping the surrounding furniture relatively simple and let the wallpaper take centre stage.

• Pair the graphic motif with streamlined, modern furniture shapes or rounded retro silhouettes that echo the curved grid without competing for visual attention.
• Incorporate warm mid-tone wood finishes or clean painted surfaces to anchor the room and prevent the vibrant green from feeling too intense.
• Keep surrounding textiles in neutral, solid weaves rather than competing patterns, allowing the fluid checkerboard to remain the main visual statement.

Colour combinations

The palette of our 70s Chess mural wallpapers centres on two verified tones: an energetic lime green and a soft, balancing off-white. To build a cohesive room scheme around these shades, we suggest pulling the off-white tone into adjacent painted walls, skirting boards, and window frames to maintain a bright, open feel. For secondary accents, deep charcoal or warm taupe provides a grounded contrast that tempers the vivid lime. If you want to lean further into a 1970s revival palette, accents of warm ochre or muted olive harmonise naturally with the green without overwhelming the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made to measure based on the specific dimensions you provide. Printing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to a wide variety of homes, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.