Wallpaper - 70's Avant Garden, Tropical

Our 70's Avant Garden, Tropical wallpaper brings an expressive burst of seventies-inspired pattern to the wall. Designed by Carrie Cantwell, the composition layers stylised flat-illustration blooms with round petals and circular centres over playful green foliage. Popping shades of bubblegum pink, sunshine yellow, vibrant green, and bright blue create an energetic, graphic rhythm with distinct retro charm. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free mural wallpapers with a subtle texture in the paper, this design makes an immediate visual statement while remaining straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the floral motif is dense and full of graphic movement, we especially like using this design where you want the walls to lead the personality of the space. In a bedroom or dressing room, it works wonderfully across the main wall behind a bed or dressing table, providing an uplifting backdrop that defines the area. It also feels completely at home in a creative studio, teenage bedroom, or playroom where lively colour and bold pattern are celebrated.

For smaller spaces such as a downstairs powder room or compact bathroom, papering all four walls creates a delightfully immersive jewel-box feel. In larger open-plan living rooms, our wall murals often work best anchored to a single feature wall, allowing the retro geometry to command attention without overwhelming surrounding zones.

Styling it

When decorating around such a vibrant palette, we recommend letting the wallpaper serve as the clear focal point of the room. Pairing the bold floral forms with clean-lined mid-century furniture or smooth painted pieces creates a pleasing balance between retro character and modern restraint.

Warm natural timber tones sit comfortably alongside the bubblegum pink and leaf-green elements, while simple, solid-colour textiles allow the dense floral artwork room to breathe. Keeping surrounding decorative accessories sculptural and minimal prevents the room from feeling overly cluttered.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on bubblegum pink, bright sunny yellow, vibrant green, and accents of clear blue.

To create a cohesive scheme, pull one of the softer tones from the motif onto adjacent surfaces. A crisp warm white or very pale blush on neighbouring walls and woodwork keeps the overall look light and fresh. Alternatively, echoing the lush green tones through painted shelving, deeper upholstery, or accent ceramics grounds the brighter shades and ties the whole room together.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom manufacturing means you receive panels designed specifically for your space, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper.

All our mural wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle, refined surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to install, offering an adaptable decorating solution whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.