Wallpaper - Retro Cat, Blue

Our Retro Cat, Blue wallpaper pairs mid-century graphic charm with a playful, celestial character. Designed by Carrie Cantwell, the composition centers on a sleek black cat silhouette with striking green eyes, subtle pink inner ears, and an elegantly curving tail. Set against a textured, distressed teal backdrop, scattered light and dark blue starbursts bring a lively rhythm across the wall. As with all Wallism mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, creating a distinctive focal point for imaginative interiors.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in spaces that welcome personality and creative energy, such as a playroom or a teenage room. Because the central cat silhouette and surrounding starbursts have a bold graphic scale, we recommend hanging it on a relatively clear feature wall where the full character of the motif can take center stage. Placed across a main wall behind a bed, a study desk, or low toy storage, the wallpaper establishes a defined visual anchor without requiring pattern on every wall. In rooms with steady daylight, the tonal contrast between the rich teal backdrop and the brighter blue star shapes stays sharp and engaging throughout the day.

Styling it

The retro 1950s look of the illustration pairs naturally with mid-century furniture shapes and clean, simple silhouettes. To keep the focus on the artwork, we would surround it with relatively quiet, unpatterned pieces rather than competing motifs.

• Choose warm mid-tone wood furniture, such as birch or light teak, to complement the cool teal background with natural warmth.
• Keep surrounding bedding or larger upholstery in simple solid fabrics so the graphic lines of the wallpaper remain distinct.
• Add small matte black or soft brass light fixtures that echo the cat silhouette and warm highlights in the illustration.

Colour combinations

The palette in our design brings together a deep teal backdrop, rich black, and vibrant pops of light blue, dark blue, soft pink, and emerald green. For adjacent painted walls and woodwork, soft off-whites with a cool or neutral undertone provide a clean, framing contrast that lets the teal stand out. If you want to continue the palette into the wider room, deeper navy accents or muted petrol tones in cushions and throws tie in effortlessly with the star shapes, while small touches of blush pink or ochre can echo the warmer details.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that feels refined and natural on the wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers make it simple to introduce expressive, considered design into your home.