Wallpaper - Retro Hoops

Created by Julia Dreams, our Retro Hoops wallpaper pairs 1970s graphic shapes with an earthy mid-century palette. The design arranges interlocking semicircular and rounded octagonal hoops in vertical columns, creating a rhythmic geometric repeat across an army green background. Warm ochre, mustard, off-white, and deep forest green split across each blocky motif, giving the pattern an expressive, retro character. Printed to your specific dimensions on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this wallpaper brings bold graphic energy to modern living spaces.

In the room

We see Retro Hoops working particularly well in a living room, creative studio, or dedicated home office where graphic pattern can take centre stage. The strong vertical alignment of the hoops naturally draws the eye upward, making it an engaging choice for rooms with standard ceiling heights that benefit from a sense of height and structure.

Because the repeat is modular and orderly, this design works comfortably across a main feature wall behind a low sofa or credenza, but it also has enough balance to carry through a complete room. In an art studio or study, placing it on an uninterrupted wall ensures the full symmetry and colour blocking of the columns remain visible and uninterrupted.

Styling it

The distinct 1970s aesthetic of Retro Hoops calls for interior elements that embrace warm geometry without competing with the wall. We would combine this design with mid-century modern furniture shapes, such as curved lounge chairs or clean-lined timber pieces in warm teak or walnut.

To maintain visual balance, keep surrounding accessories relatively grounded. Matte ceramic vessels, low-profile lighting, and tactile upholstery in solid cream or muted moss green allow the geometric motifs of the wallpaper to remain the primary focal point of the interior.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper is built around an army green backdrop accented by deep forest green, warm ochre, soft mustard yellow, and crisp off-white segments.

When choosing paint colours and materials for adjacent walls, trim, or larger furniture, we suggest working directly with these earthy foundations:

• Earthy olive and muted sage: Echoing the background green on neighbouring walls or skirting boards creates an integrated, enveloping feel.
• Warm off-white and linen tones: Using softer whites on ceilings and doors keeps the contrast fresh without being stark.
• Rich ochre or terracotta accents: Picking up the warm mustard and ochre tones in cushions, rugs, or upholstery ties the room together naturally.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce our mural wallpapers on PVC-free material featuring a subtle physical structure in the paper. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals offer an accessible way to transform living spaces throughout the home.