Wallpaper - Hallo-Retro XI

Our Hallo-Retro XI wallpaper brings a lighthearted, retro-inspired spirit to holiday decorating. Created by artist Yvette St. Amant, the design features two friendly ghost figures draped in flowing sheets with warm ochre and yellow undertones, standing alongside painted white pumpkins. Set against a bold pink and white checkered backdrop, the composition balances graphic geometry with charming, hand-painted character. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, creating a standout focal point that feels fresh and quirky.

In the room

Because of its expressive scale and high-contrast checkered pattern, we see this wallpaper working especially well as an accent wall in a kids' room, toddler room, playroom, or a creative teenage bedroom. The figures are tall and grounded at the base, so placing this mural on an open, relatively uninterrupted wall lets the full silhouettes and pumpkins remain completely visible.

In a shared playroom or creative space, positioning the mural behind a low bench, low storage cubbies, or a play table keeps the focus on the animated expressions of the ghosts. If you are decorating a larger room, we suggest letting this feature wall command the main visual energy while keeping adjacent walls relatively simple so the checkerboard grid has room to stand out without competing for attention.

Styling it

To complement the nostalgic, 1990s-meets-contemporary feel of the motif, we would lean into clean-lined furniture and playful accents rather than overly dark Halloween decor.

Light wood tones, such as natural ash or pale pine, pair naturally with the warm yellow highlights in the ghost figures. Alternatively, painted white furniture helps reflect the crisp white squares in the background grid. You can bring in rounded ceramic lamps, soft pink textiles, or black iron accents that echo the dark eyes and pumpkin stems, tying the room together in an eclectic, modern way.

Color combinations

The artwork is built around a vibrant hot pink and bright white checkerboard, contrasted by warm yellow-gold shading on the ghosts, soft off-white pumpkins, and crisp black accents.

When choosing colors for the surrounding room, we would look to:

• Soft off-white or cream on adjacent walls and trim to balance the bright pink checkerboard.
• Muted blush or dusty rose accents in cushions and rugs to create a tonal layered effect with the hot pink.
• Warm ochre or mustard elements that pick up the painterly shading along the base of the ghosts.
• Small touches of matte black in light fixtures or picture frames to echo the graphic facial details.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during installation.

All of our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that looks beautiful on the wall. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, making them a practical choice for both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.