Wallpaper - Those Were The Days II

Our Those Were The Days II wallpaper brings together flowing retro geometry and bold abstract shapes in a dynamic 1970s-inspired composition. Across the surface, curved bands of dark orange, soft yellow, and rich blue sweep alongside striking black-and-cream zebra-like striped sections. Thin accent lines define the boundaries between the flowing forms, giving the piece a graphic, collage-like character. Printed as a made-to-measure wallpaper on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it creates an expressive focal point with genuine mid-century warmth.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well on an open, main wall in a living room or a dedicated home art studio where the sweeping shapes have enough width to unfold completely. Because the motif is large-scale and carries strong graphic movement, giving it a relatively uninterrupted wall allows the balance between the fluid color blocks and the monochrome striped forms to stand out properly.

In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa or along a dining wall helps anchor the seating area without breaking up the flow of the design. The vertical sweep of the orange and blue sections also lends an uplifting sense of height to spaces with standard ceiling heights.

Styling it

To balance the expressive, graphic energy of our wall murals like this one, we recommend pairing the design with furniture that has clean, rounded contours and mid-century modern lines. Low-slung silhouettes in warm woods such as teak, walnut, or stained oak complement the 1970s character without competing with the bold curves on the wall.

Keep secondary patterns in the room understated. When selecting upholstery and larger floor coverings, solid woven fabrics, boucle, or simple textured rugs allow the wallpaper to remain the primary visual focus. Chrome or matte black accents in lighting and table legs can also echo the crisp black dividing lines within the artwork.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is anchored by rich dark orange, vibrant blue, warm butter yellow, deep black, and creamy off-white. When choosing paint for adjacent walls, trim, or skirting boards, soft warm whites, oatmeals, or muted creams create a calm, seamless transition that lets the wall mural pop.

If you prefer a richer, more enveloping interior, pulling out the warm dark orange or ochre tones onto nearby painted elements or soft furnishings brings out the retro warmth of the design. For a cooler, high-contrast look, deep navy or charcoal accents will pick up on the graphic blue and black segments.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Making each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, making them a practical choice whether you are decorating your own home or personalising a rented space.