Dark & Moody 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.
Dark and moody wallpaper makes rooms feel cocooning and dramatic, and paradoxically can make small rooms feel larger as the corners recede.
Our edit of 10 original designs includes brushstroke, line & dot, organic shapes, watercolour wash. Highlights from the edit include Baxter Watercolour Wash, Tamsin Line & Dot, Dibley Organic Shapes.
Shown: Baxter Watercolour Wash Wallpaper in Dusky Plum.
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Baxter Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Tamsin Line & Dot Wallpaper
Dibley Organic Shapes Wallpaper
Selby Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Tilden Organic Shapes Wallpaper
Vaughan Line & Dot Wallpaper
Isolde Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Tilney Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Bolton Brushstroke Wallpaper
Harlow Watercolour Wash Wallpaper
Styling tips
- Let a single colour in the abstract guide your art, cushions and ceramics.
- Use warm lamps rather than overhead light to make dark walls glow.
- 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 10 abstract designs suited to living rooms.
Will dark & moody wallpaper work in my living room?
Use warm lamps rather than overhead light to make dark walls glow. Measure each wall separately and include alcoves; our calculator adds the pattern repeat for you.
Can I see the wallpaper on my own wall before buying?
Yes. In Design Your Own, take or upload a photo of your wall, drag the four corners into place and we will render the pattern onto your wall in perspective.
Is your wallpaper paste-the-wall?
All Wallpaper Kingdom papers are non-woven and paste-the-wall, so they are quicker to hang and dry-strippable when you want a change.
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.