1950s wallpaper for vintage décor full of charm

When it comes to décor, are you the type to prefer taking a look back at the past rather than betting on a modern and contemporary aesthetic? In that case, look no further: retro wallpaper is what you need. And if when you contemplate the decades gone by it's the 1950s that have the most effect on you, why not trust 1950s wallpaper to refresh your interior? Its graphic patterns and quirky colors can only charm you...

1950s wallpaper: graphic patterns or nothing!

Fans of plain wallpaper, move along! 1950s wallpaper is a wall covering that gives pride of place to patterns, and not just any patterns: geometric patterns, for a 100% aesthetic graphic look! As for the choice of patterns in question, it's up to you to decide between circles, rings, diamonds, squares... All tastes are allowed.

The only small rule to follow so that your retro décor is as harmonious as possible is that it is recommended to adapt the size of the patterns of your vintage wallpaper to that of the room you plan to wallpaper. In other words:

• Small patterns in a small room – overly large patterns risk making it look even smaller;
• Striking patterns in a spacious room – otherwise, you risk not seeing them!

How to use 1950s wallpaper in your home?

You've understood it well: with its graphic patterns and vintage aesthetic, 1950s wallpaper is a wallpaper that doesn't really do subtlety! To decorate your rooms with it, you fortunately have several ways to use it:

• If you want to go full retro, try the "all over" look by wallpapering all the walls of your room with 1950s wallpaper. A guaranteed immersion in the fifties!
• If you appreciate the aesthetic of retro wallpaper but want a slightly softer trip to the 1950s, why not bet on the accent wall, by wallpapering just one wall of your room? Since that wall will be what stands out in the room, don't hesitate to place your finest décor there!
• To adopt the 1950s style with all subtlety, you can also wallpaper just part of your wall: to create a fireplace frame for example, or an original headboard in the bedroom.

The essentials of 1950s-inspired décor

To recreate typical 1950s décor at home with a hint of modernity, 1950s wallpaper can – or rather "should" – be combined with:

• Pastel tones: mint green, eggshell yellow, sugar pink, glacier blue... These soft and delicate colors refer to a specific aesthetic: that of "slow life"; an ideal that would be taken up years later by Scandinavian design, and which advocates well-being above all!
• Touches of brighter colors, added sparingly, to bring contrast with lighter tones. Don't hesitate to pick them from a very modern palette: Klein blue, coral red, sunshine yellow, etc.
• Simple and streamlined lines;
• Organic and irregular shapes;
• Materials such as wood, steel, formica, velvet... which don't hesitate to mix with each other;
• Linoleum flooring, a covering that, despite the reputation it has, is not only noble, but also completely ecological!

Order your 1950s wallpaper online quickly!

You've been won over by the many decorative benefits of 1950s wallpaper and you want to bring a touch of vintage and charm to your interior? Order without further delay the 1950s wallpaper of your choice from the range of models in our Chantemur online store!

And if you're worried about making a mistake, don't worry: you can order free samples on our site to get an idea of how our products will look directly in your home before making your final purchase.