1970s Wallpapers & Wall Murals

The 1970s had a look that is hard to mistake: bold geometric patterns, psychedelic swirls, oversized florals, and a warm palette built around mustard yellows, burnt oranges, deep avocados and earthy browns. Wallpapers inspired by this era carry that same confident energy, and they work especially well when you want a feature wall with real personality rather than something restrained.

Rooms where the retro mood lands well

A living room or home office is a natural setting for a 1970s-inspired wallpaper. A single feature wall in a rich, pattern-heavy design can anchor the whole room while keeping the surrounding space from feeling too busy. Bedrooms are another good option, particularly when you want warmth and character without relying on a lot of layered decoration. A large-scale abstract or floral motif from this era adds depth in a way that feels considered rather than cluttered.

Velvet, rattan and warm wood: what to pair it with

The materials and furniture of the decade translate naturally into styling advice. Velvet sofas in rust or olive, rattan chairs, mid-century sideboards in walnut or teak, and brushed brass or copper fixtures all echo the textures and tones common to 1970s design. The earthy palette that runs through much of this aesthetic tends to sit well alongside natural wood finishes, so if your room already has warm timber floors or wooden furniture, a seventies-inspired wallpaper can feel like a deliberate choice rather than a contrast.

Keeping the remaining walls in a neutral tone gives a patterned design room to breathe. Pick up one or two of the wallpaper's tones in soft furnishings or accessories and the overall look comes together without needing much else.

Using the look without going fully retro

You do not have to commit to a complete vintage interior to get something worthwhile from these designs. A single wall with a 1970s-inspired wallpaper can bring vintage character into an otherwise contemporary room, and the contrast often works in the design's favour. Pairing a bold geometric or psychedelic pattern with cleaner, more minimal furniture lets the wallpaper carry the visual weight of the room while the rest of the space stays calm. If you want a softer result, a mural wallpaper with a more restrained floral or abstract motif in the era's warm tones can suggest the period without referencing it too directly.