Wallpaper - Vintage Summer XI

In our Vintage Summer XI wallpaper, two classic ice lollies take centre stage within a soft oval frame, capturing an easygoing retro warmth. Created by Leslie Trimbach, the artwork brings together a vibrant cherry-red ice pop and a muted sea-blue pop beside it, accented with light yellow and traditional wooden sticks. The backdrop features gentle vertical stripes in faded blue, warm ochre, and soft pink against an ivory ground, giving the design its distinct 1950s Americana feel. Soft watercolour-like washes and delicate sketching lend the piece an illustrative, nostalgic character that works beautifully as a focal point. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as an accent wall in playful, lighthearted spaces around the house. In a kitchen, breakfast nook, or summer house dining area, the central illustration naturally anchors a dining table or open seating area. It also makes a charming addition to a children's bedroom, toddler room, or playroom, where the cheerful palette and retro subject matter bring colour without overwhelming the entire space. Because the central motif is framed by an oval medallion surrounded by vertical striping, we recommend placing it on a relatively clear wall where the complete composition can be seen without tall wardrobes or high shelving cutting across the focal point.

Styling it

To keep the nostalgic feel intact, we would pair this wallpaper with simple, casual furnishings that share its retro sensibility.

• Look to painted wooden furniture in off-white, pale blue, or gentle pastel shades to echo the backdrop stripes.
• Simple natural wood accents, such as light birch or clear-lacquered pine, help ground the design while matching the tones of the wooden sticks.
• Keep surrounding accessories understated and playful, opting for vintage-inspired enamelware, woven storage baskets, or simple ceramic pieces.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a balanced palette of cherry red, dusty blue, pastel pink, warm ochre, and soft ivory. When decorating the rest of the room, we suggest drawing out the background tones for surrounding walls and woodwork. A creamy ivory or warm off-white keeps the room bright and allows the central mural to stand out. If you prefer more colour, a muted duck-egg blue or a pale blush pink on adjacent surfaces connects seamlessly with the vertical stripes. For small accents like cushions, light fixtures, or barstools, a punch of primary red creates a lively connection back to the central ice lolly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom-sizing each print helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard fixed rolls. We produce our wall murals on durable, PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.