Wallpaper - Groovy to be OK

Created by Yvette St. Amant, our Groovy to be OK wallpaper brings a vibrant 1970s pop art energy to the wall. Bold, flowing waves of pink, red, orange, and off-white curve dynamically across the surface, painted with a visible brushstroke texture that gives the movement an expressive, artistic feel. Centred within the composition is the uplifting phrase "It's OK to not be OK" in bold, retro magenta lettering, accented with playful four-pointed stars. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of its strong graphic layout and centred quote, we see this design working exceptionally well on a main feature wall where the central message can remain unobstructed. It is an inspiring choice for a teenage bedroom, study, or creative home art studio, where the bold rhythm and warm colours create an expressive focal point. In a bedroom or dressing room, positioning the mural along a wall facing the entrance ensures the typography and radiating waves make an immediate, positive visual impact.

Styling it

To let the dynamic waves and typography take centre stage, we would balance the mural with simple, retro-influenced furniture and clean lines. Mid-century silhouettes in warm wood tones, such as teak or warm birch, complement the 1970s aesthetic without competing with the vibrant colour palette. For surrounding furnishings and soft decor, we suggest keeping shapes soft and curved, echoing the wavy rhythm of the wallpaper while avoiding heavily patterned textiles that might clutter the space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a warm, high-energy palette built around magenta purple, bright coral red, apricot orange, soft candy pink, and creamy off-white. When painting adjacent walls or selecting room accents, taking inspiration from the off-white background creates a clean, harmonious balance. For a more adventurous, cohesive interior, picking out the deep magenta or warm orange for accent cushions, desk lamps, or a painted door frame ties the entire room together effortlessly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. Produced on PVC-free material, our paper features a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals offer a versatile decorating solution suited to both homeowners and rented spaces.