Blue Abstract Wallpaper for Living Rooms
Abstract wallpaper brings the energy of contemporary art to a whole wall – brushstrokes, organic shapes and painterly washes.
The living room is where most people start with wallpaper. A feature wall behind the sofa or across the chimney breast gives an instant focal point without overwhelming the space.
Blue is calm, trustworthy and endlessly versatile, from airy duck egg to inky indigo.
Our edit of 18 original designs includes brushstroke, line & dot, organic shapes, watercolour wash. Highlights from the edit include Strand Brushstroke, Rushton Organic Shapes, Quincy Brushstroke.
Shown: Strand Brushstroke Wallpaper in Delft.
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Strand Brushstroke Wallpaper
Rushton Organic Shapes Wallpaper
Quincy Brushstroke Wallpaper
Sterling Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Lowry Line & Dot Wallpaper
Quenby Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Vaughan Brushstroke Wallpaper
Goodwin Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Tamsin Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Quenby Line & Dot Wallpaper
Cleve Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Tennant Organic Shapes Wallpaper
Selby Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Tilden Organic Shapes Wallpaper
Vaughan Line & Dot Wallpaper
Dunmore Brushstroke Wallpaper
Denholm Organic Shapes Wallpaper
Warwick Line & Dot Wallpaper
Styling tips
- Let a single colour in the abstract guide your art, cushions and ceramics.
- Pale blues open up north-facing rooms when paired with warm whites; deep blues cocoon.
- Measure each wall separately and include alcoves; our calculator adds the pattern repeat for you.
- A wonderful way to add personality to modern living rooms and studies.
How much will I need?
A typical living room wall of about 4.2 m wide × 2.4 m high needs 9 drops. With a 53 cm pattern repeat you get 3 drops per 10 m roll, so you would order 3 rolls – from £132.60 on Standard paper to £217.62 on Luxe. Use the calculator on any product page for your exact walls.
Make it your own
Every design in this edit can be recoloured, rescaled and previewed on a photo of your own wall in Design Your Own, then printed made-to-measure.
Frequently asked questions
Is abstract wallpaper a good choice for a living room?
A wonderful way to add personality to modern living rooms and studies. Measure each wall separately and include alcoves; our calculator adds the pattern repeat for you. We currently have 18 abstract designs suited to living rooms.
Will blue wallpaper work in my living room?
Pale blues open up north-facing rooms when paired with warm whites; deep blues cocoon. Measure each wall separately and include alcoves; our calculator adds the pattern repeat for you.
Which paper should I choose for a bathroom or kitchen?
Choose Premium (scrubbable) or Luxe and make sure the room is well ventilated. Avoid areas of direct water contact such as inside showers.
Can I order a sample first?
Yes. Every design is available as a free A4 sample so you can check colour and scale in your own light before you order.
How many rolls of wallpaper do I need?
Measure the width of each wall and the height from skirting to ceiling. Our rolls are 52 cm wide and 10 m long. Use the roll calculator on every product page – it accounts for the pattern repeat and recommends one spare roll.