Mid Century Modern Decorating Ideas

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21 Mid-Century Modern Wallpapers That Are Totally Retro-Chic

These playful patterns make the case for this timeless trend.

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For that mid-century modern redesign, you've nailed the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture, purchased your sleek platform bed, and installed those organic light fixtures. Now, it's onto the walls. These mid-century modern designs are totally trendy, but will stand the test of time.

From optically illusive geometrics to colorful groovy curves, we gathered our 21 favorite mid-century modern wallpaper ideas to top off your whole look.

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Farrow & Ball Amime Wallpaper

A woven effect of this aquatic-hued wallpaper brings the motion of the ocean to your walls.

$250/roll, Anthropologie

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Mid-Century Multicolored Geometric Wallpaper

The creamy shades of this curvy-patterned wallpaper is perfect for an accent wall or a statement space.

$59, Urban Outfitters

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Weathered Wood Wallpaper

The bauhaus style of this wallpaper is the perfect blend of modern and vintage, with the texture of reclaimed wood and a contemporary monochrome palette.

$40/roll, Houzz

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Schumacher Angolo Geometric Wallpaper

Optically illusive and classically colored, this dynamic maple wallpaper stands out as much as it fits in.

$55/sq. ft., Wayfair

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Wynwood Geometric Wallpaper

The tiled-inspired, organic brushstrokes of this brilliantly blue wallpaper will bring a calming cool into your favorite spaces.

$78/roll, Anthropologie

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Wall Vision Taavi Retro Geometric Wallpaper

Go full-on retro with this geometric motif that features hints of the modern-day color king: millennial pink.

$58, Wayfair

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Amoebiance Wallpaper

Try a futuristic mod look with this creamy "amoebiance" wallpaper.

$200/roll, Flavor Paper

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Carlingcott Jax Starburst Embossed Wallpaper

Your space will shine if you include this fun star motif within your mid-century modern decor.

$68/roll All Modern

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Underwater World Wallpaper

The subtle metallic gold illustration of the ocean floor is an understated but elegant addition to a blasé room.

$140/roll, Hygge & West

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Circuit Wallpaper

There is a method to the artistic madness here: The circuit design creates symmetry in motion.

$220/roll, Flavor Paper

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Elliptical Wallpaper

These muted colors and curved designs are straight out of the 60s.

$55/roll, York Wallcoverings

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Vermicelli Wallpaper

This swirling design is a play on 18th-century textiles with a mid-century twist.

$250/roll, Farrow and Ball

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Muscat In White Wallpaper

This mid-century modern design would have been perfect for a pop shop in its day, and now it can cover your walls at home.

$100/roll, Walnut Wallpaper

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Dream Rain Wallpaper

Go for mid-century minimalism with this understated raindrop motif.

$230/roll, NewWall

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Blommen Wallpaper

Evoke flower power in your living room with this botanical design inspired by mid-century Scandinavian designs.

Price Upon Request, Schumacher

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Vitamin C Wallpaper

This citrus design is the perfect wallpaper for a colorful kitchen.

$165, Hygge & West

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Googieland Wallpaper

This cartoon print of leaf-like designs has mid-century modern written all over it.

$82, Bradbury & Bradbury

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Aura Taupe Wallpaper

Try the delicate and dainty approach to mid-century modern wallpaper with this pretty floral design.

$42/roll, Graham & Brown

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Five Feathers Wallpaper

Pink, black and white feathers are the modern minimalist twist your bedroom or living area is looking for.

$100/roll, Walnut Wallpaper

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Meiying Saffron Wallpaper

Metallic blossoms adorn this handmade saffron-colored fibrous paper, adding a luxe element to the room it adorns.

$96/roll, Graham & Brown

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