Seventies Retro Wallpaper for Living Rooms
For a seventies retro living room, use geometric, mid-century, abstract wallpaper – we have 73 designs suggested for living rooms. Rattan and smoked glass lamps are period-appropriate. Measure each wall separately and include alcoves; our calculator adds the pattern repeat for you.
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.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Designs in this edit | 73 |
| Main styles | Geometric (51), Mid-Century (13), Abstract (9) |
| Pattern repeats | 26.5–53 cm (median 53 cm) |
| Pattern match | 34 straight, 39 half-drop |
| Most suggested rooms | Living Room, Home Office, Kitchen |
| Price from | £44.20 per 52 cm × 10 m roll |
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Baxter Line & Dot Wallpaper
Everly Triangle Wallpaper
Poppleton Herringbone Wallpaper
Caldwell Boomerang Wallpaper
Vaughan Chevron Wallpaper
Hurst Triangle Wallpaper
Emberly Boomerang Wallpaper
Bexley Tumbling Block Wallpaper
Mallory Arch Wallpaper
Stanhope Diamond Wallpaper
Wardle Tumbling Block Wallpaper
Stanhope Quatrefoil Wallpaper
Eastwood Chevron Wallpaper
Jessamy Scallop Wallpaper
Ellery Quatrefoil Wallpaper
Upton Scallop Wallpaper
Thistle Arch Wallpaper
Thorne Quatrefoil Wallpaper
Marston Honeycomb Wallpaper
Hawthorne Diamond Wallpaper
Bolton Herringbone Wallpaper
Huxley Tumbling Block Wallpaper
Oswin Boomerang Wallpaper
Pelham Arch Wallpaper
How much will I need?
For a typical living room wall of 4.2 m × 2.4 m with a 53 cm repeat: drop length 3.03 m, 3 drops per roll, 9 drops needed – 3 rolls (£132.60 on Standard, £170.82 Premium, £217.62 Luxe for non-Designer designs). Check your own walls with the calculator on each product page or our room planner.
Questions & answers
How do I create a seventies retro living room?
Warm oranges, browns and mustards, wiggly stripes and rounded geometry with a relaxed feel. Use curvy, rounded furniture and corduroy or velvet. A retro print in a hallway makes an instant statement.
How many rolls do I need?
A typical 4.2 × 2.4 m wall needs 3 rolls at a 53 cm repeat.