Mid century wallpaper has a confidence to it that never really went away. Born in the 1950s and 60s, it is all clean shapes, organic curves and a sense of optimism, a look that has found its way firmly back into modern interiors. This collection leans into that, with bold geometric designs, atomic-era shapes and warm retro tones, every one of them drawn by hand in the studio.
Most of the mid century wallpaper here is geometric, circles, pebbles, arches and repeating shapes, though the look stretches to softer, more organic patterns too. Whether you know it as mid century, mid century modern or simply MCM, this is where to find it.
Where mid century wallpaper works
Mid century wallpaper suits a room that wants character without fuss, and it sits just as happily in a modern home as in a period one. The bolder geometrics earn their place on a feature wall in a living room or bedroom, behind a bed or above a sideboard. The same designs bring warmth to a modern bathroom or downstairs loo, where a strong pattern does a lot in a small space. Mid century wallpaper is also a favourite in kitchens, where a peel and stick design makes a striking, easy-to-fit alternative to a tiled splashback. Wrap a whole room if you are feeling bold, or keep it to a single wall and let the pattern do the talking.
Colours, from warm to cool
Colour is part of the charm of mid century wallpaper. Warm retro tones like terracotta, mustard and burnt orange for real period feel. Teal, sage and muted blue for a calmer, cooler take. Black and white or monochrome for a sharper, more graphic look that suits a modern scheme. The same mid century design can feel warmly retro in one colourway or fresh and modern in another, which is where free colour customisation comes in. If a design is right but the shade isn't, just ask, and I'll match it to your scheme before anything is printed.
Made to order
Each mid century wallpaper design is printed to order on quality wallpaper using eco-friendly materials, available in peel and stick, traditional non-pasted, and pre-pasted. All designs at Summer Skye Studio are hand-drawn and original to the studio, so they're not ones you'll see everywhere.
Not sure which design or colourway suits your space? Order a sample. Mid century wallpaper shifts a lot with scale and colour, and seeing one on your own wall tells you far more than a screen can.
