Wallpaper - Vintage Summer X

Created by Leslie Trimbach, our Vintage Summer X wallpaper brings together a delightful watercolour-inspired ice cream illustration framed inside a classic oval medallion against a backdrop of soft vertical stripes. The composition pairs a smooth green ice lolly with a spiralled green and amber-toned ice pop, layered over muted pastel stripes in sage, dusty blue, blush pink, and warm ochre. This charming retro design adds a playful, nostalgic mood to a room while remaining calm and refined. Like all our mural wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working beautifully as a focal point in a nursery, toddler room, children's bedroom, or playful family kitchen. Because the central medallion draws the eye directly to the illustrated details, we would give this wallpaper mural a dedicated wall where the artwork can sit unobstructed. In a child's bedroom or nursery, it works wonderfully behind a cot, a low bed, or along a reading nook where the motif remains in full view. The soft vertical stripes add a gentle upward rhythm that visually balances lower-ceilinged rooms and smaller spaces without feeling overwhelming. For a summer house or an eat-in kitchen breakfast corner, it brings an easy-going warmth that captures the carefree feeling of seaside holidays.

Styling it

To let the nostalgic character of the wallpaper shine, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture simple and grounded. Natural painted woodwork, vintage-inspired cottage furniture, or warm light wood pieces sit comfortably alongside the retro medallion design.

For soft furnishings, simple woven fabrics in unbleached cotton or washed linen allow the pastel tones of the stripes to stand out naturally. You can echo the playful summer theme with painted metal accents, such as a pastel green pendant lamp or retro-style kitchenware, keeping decorative accessories uncluttered so the illustrated centrepiece remains the hero of the space.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper features a balanced palette of soft sage green, warm ochre, muted sky blue, delicate pink, and creamy off-white.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, and skirting, a warm ivory or soft cream creates a seamless, light-filled extension of the background. If you prefer a gentle contrast, pulling out the pale sage green for painted architraves or adjoining walls will accentuate the botanical freshness in the ice lolly motif. Muted peach, soft rose, or a gentle dusty blue also harmonise effortlessly with the vertical watercolour stripes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures your design fits your space seamlessly while helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Every wallpaper we produce is PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang, making it easy to transform your home whether you own your property or are styling a rented space.