Can I mix mid-century and abstract wallpaper?

Yes, in different rooms or zones – link them through a shared colour such as blue.

Which is more popular, mid-century or abstract?

We do not publish sales rankings; in our range there are 59 mid-century and 69 abstract designs.

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Mid-Century vs Abstract Wallpaper: What's the Difference?

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Mid-Century: Mid-century motifs – atomic stars, boomerangs and pebbles – capture the optimism of 1950s design. Abstract: Abstract wallpaper brings the energy of contemporary art to a whole wall – brushstrokes, organic shapes and painterly washes. In practice: Use on a single living-room wall behind a sideboard for maximum retro impact. A wonderful way to add personality to modern living rooms and studies. Our range has 59 mid-century and 69 abstract designs.

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	Mid-Century	Abstract
Designs in our range	59	69
Pattern repeats	53–53 cm	53–53 cm
Half-drop matched	31 of 59	34 of 69
Most common colours	Green, Dark & Moody, Blue	Blue, Neutral & Beige, Dark & Moody
Most suggested rooms	Feature Wall, Living Room, Kitchen	Home Office, Bedroom, Feature Wall
Styling	Teak furniture, mustard and teal accents and globe lighting complete the look.	Let a single colour in the abstract guide your art, cushions and ceramics.
From	£44.20/roll	£44.20/roll

About mid-century

Mid-century motifs – atomic stars, boomerangs and pebbles – capture the optimism of 1950s design. Use on a single living-room wall behind a sideboard for maximum retro impact.

About abstract

Abstract wallpaper brings the energy of contemporary art to a whole wall – brushstrokes, organic shapes and painterly washes. A wonderful way to add personality to modern living rooms and studies.

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