Abstract Wallpaper

Abstract wallpaper at Giffywalls is printed to your exact wall size. Pick a design from soft watercolour washes, bold geometric blocks, painterly brush strokes or textural linens, give us your wall measurements in centimetres, and we print the mural to fit. Choose peel-and-stick for rentals or paste-the-wall for long-term homes. Priced per square metre and shipped across Australia.

Abstract wallpaper gives a room the look of a large-scale artwork without the framing and hanging, and it suits modern Australian homes that want a quieter kind of pattern. Every design in this collection is printed to your exact wall size in centimetres, so there is no cutting, no lining up of roll widths, and no awkward gaps at the ceiling. The range covers soft watercolour washes, bold geometric blocks, muted painterly strokes, textural linens and larger-scale abstract murals that sit well behind a bed, above a sofa, or on the short wall at the end of a hallway. Pick peel-and-stick for a Melbourne rental or paste-the-wall for a long-term Perth home. Prints suit Hamptons, coastal and contemporary schemes. Browse the full abstract range below.

Made to Your Wall

Every abstract design on this page is printed to the exact height and width of your wall, so the mural lands as a single continuous piece of art rather than a tiled repeat. You send us the measurements in centimetres, we scale the artwork to fit, and the mural arrives ready to install. Pricing is per square metre, so a small bedroom feature wall and a tall Queenslander lounge get the same design without reworking the layout.

What you get when you order

Artwork printed to your exact wall dimensions (height × width in centimetres)
Priced per square metre, with Australian delivery included to most postcodes
Peel and stick base for rentals, or standard paper for long-term homes
Matte, low-sheen finish that suits Australian natural light without glare
Installation guide written for Aussie wall types (gyprock, render, older plaster)

Where Abstract Prints Work Best (Room by Room)

Abstract wallpaper suits certain rooms more naturally than tight repeat patterns. Here is a quick reference for the rooms we print most often for Australian customers.

Master bedroom

Soft painterly abstracts in dusty pink, sage or muted blue, sized to fit the wall behind the bedhead. Keep the artwork contained to the bedhead wall.

Open-plan lounge

Larger-scale geometric or brushstroke abstracts on a feature wall behind the sofa. One tone from the print should repeat in a rug or cushion.

Study nook

Quieter watercolour washes in pale blue, cream or sand. The print should recede so it does not compete with a screen.

Queenslander living room

Vertical abstract motifs that lift the eye toward high ceilings. Avoid horizontal geometric bands in rooms with tall walls.

Kids' room

Soft painterly abstracts in sage, dusty pink or muted blue. The print grows with the child, which a literal character mural will not.

Hallway or entry

Softer, paler abstracts. Narrow hallways feel tighter under bold geometric blocks, so keep the palette light.

Bathroom feature wall

Washable mural base rated for humid rooms. Leave a few centimetres above any tile splashback. Good extraction is the main requirement.

Modern Abstract Wallpaper and Colour Pairing

Modern abstract wall mural works hardest when the dominant tone picks up something already in the room, which keeps the print looking intentional rather than random. A warm ochre abstract sits well behind a linen sofa in oatmeal or cream, with rattan side tables and a jute rug underneath. Cooler blue-green washes pair well with spotted gum and blackbutt floors, and with pale wool throws in coastal Aussie homes. Muted painterly abstracts lift a room with cooler grey flooring without fighting the furniture. Keep curtains in the wall's softest tone, and skip cushions in the paper's boldest colour, since they will make the print read like a sample swatch. Hang one framed piece nearby rather than a gallery wall.

Pairing soft abstracts with a neutral sofa

A linen or oatmeal sofa is the easiest base for softer abstract prints. Pull one accent from the print into a throw, and keep the coffee table low and simple. In our print team's experience, warm-neutral sofas (oatmeal, stone, bone) carry almost any abstract palette; cooler grey sofas read better with blue-green or muted sage prints than with warm ochre.

Contemporary Abstract Design for New Builds and Renovations

Contemporary wallpaper suits the newer end of the Australian housing stock: knock-down-rebuilds in the Sydney inner west, house-and-land packages in Melbourne's growth corridors, and architect-led renovations in Brisbane and Perth. A contemporary abstract pattern reads as colour and shape rather than a tight repeat, which is why it holds up well on a double-height void wall or a feature wall running past a floating staircase. The bolder geometric prints in this collection are the ones we print most often for new-build feature walls. Softer painterly abstracts suit heritage renovations where the existing cornices and skirting are doing the heavy lifting.

Install, Rentals and Care (Australia-Specific)

Every abstract design here is printed on one of two bases: a peel and stick base and a paste the wall base. The artwork is the same; the difference is how the mural attaches to the wall. Peel and stick lifts off without pulling paint, which keeps the bond safe in a Sydney or Melbourne rental. Paste the wall holds its finish over years on smooth gyprock and suits a long-term Perth home or a renovated Queenslander.

Australian walls and climate do affect the install:

Brisbane and tropical north Queensland: high humidity means peel and stick can lift at the edges over summer if the wall is not primed. Paste-the-wall is the safer pick for long-term homes.
Perth and inland WA/SA: dry heat and hot wall surfaces mean you should install when the wall is shaded and cool, not in direct afternoon sun.
Melbourne and Tasmania: heating-cooling cycles through winter can work on the wallpaper bond, so prime the wall properly and do not install straight onto fresh paint (wait two weeks).
Coastal Sydney, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast: salt-air homes benefit from good ventilation behind the wall; run the extraction fan in adjacent bathrooms.
Older Queenslander, Federation and Edwardian homes: lime-render or heavily textured walls often need a smoothing primer coat or a lining paper before install.

For a bathroom feature wall, pick the washable mural base and leave a few centimetres above any tile splashback. A soft barely-damp cloth wiped in one direction handles light marks without scouring.

Care for watercolour abstracts in humid homes

Watercolour abstracts hold up well in coastal Aussie humidity if ventilation is decent. An extraction fan in the bathroom and open windows when cooking do most of the work. Avoid scrubbing the print; a light wipe in one direction is enough.

Abstract Prints Around a Life Moment

Most people choose abstract wall decor around a life moment. A new-build settlement in Brisbane, a nursery being set up before a baby arrives, a rental in Melbourne that needs a bit of personality without paint, or a summer refresh before the Christmas family crowd lands. A custom abstract print is a lovely pick for a new home where one wall carries the whole scheme. Bespoke abstracts also work beautifully in a child's room, where a personalised colour palette grows with the child for a few years. Seasonal swaps (lighter watercolour washes for summer, warmer ochre abstracts for cooler months) stay easy with the removable base.

Choosing Abstract Prints That Last

The right abstract print picks up one or two tones from the room and sits as a quiet piece of large-scale art rather than a loud pattern. This collection covers watercolour washes, geometric blocks, painterly brush strokes, textured abstracts and bespoke options, all printed to your exact wall size on peel-and-stick or paste-the-wall bases. Over one hundred abstract designs sit in this collection, so a bedroom, lounge, study nook or kids' room can all find a match. Scroll back up to browse the full range.

Which materials is best for wallpaper?

Wallpapers are made from standard paper, canvas paper, premium paper, peel and stick materials for durability and style.

How Do I Measure My Wall for a Wall Mural?

Measure the wall's width and height, adding 2–4 inches for trimming. Check for obstacles like windows or doors and note their dimensions. Double-check measurements before ordering!

How Do I Order Custom Size Wallpaper or Wall Mural?

Pick a design, enter wall dimensions, choose material, and place your order. Contact support for help!

What sofa color works best with an abstract wallpaper?

Warm neutrals do the heaviest lifting. A linen, oatmeal or dove-gray sofa sits well against most abstract prints, letting the paper lead. If the abstract carries a strong accent shade, echo that in a cushion or throw rather than the sofa itself. Matching the sofa exactly to the dominant print color tends to flatten the room.

Do abstract prints pair well with wood flooring?

Yes, and most abstract prints are chosen with wood floors in mind. Lighter timbers such as oak, ash and pine pair with softer watercolor washes in pale blue or sage. Darker floors like walnut carry ochre, terracotta or deeper painterly prints without closing the room down. Keep baseboards and trim calm so the abstract reads as the focal point.

Which wall should I paper with an abstract print?

The wall the eye lands on first when entering the room is the natural pick. In a bedroom, that is behind the bed. In a living room, the wall behind the sofa or around a fireplace. In a dining space, the wall backing the table. Avoid walls broken by multiple doors or windows, since abstract prints need room to breathe.

Will an abstract wallpaper work in a low-light or north-facing room?

Yes, with the right palette. Rooms with limited daylight feel cooler, so lean toward abstracts with warm cream, putty, ochre or soft pink tones rather than cool blues or grays. Larger painterly abstracts read best in lower light; tighter geometric blocks can feel busy. A warm-bulb lamp helps show the abstract's true shade on darker afternoons.

Is peel-and-stick abstract wallpaper safe for rentals?

Yes. Peel-and-stick abstract wallpaper comes off without damaging paint when applied to a clean, dry surface and removed carefully, keeping the deposit safe. Avoid walls painted in the last three weeks, and test a small corner on older or textured surfaces first before committing to the whole wall.

How do I clean abstract wallpaper in a humid room?

Use a soft, barely damp cloth and wipe gently in one direction, avoiding sprays and scouring pads. Good ventilation during and after showers or cooking does most of the maintenance work, keeping moisture from building up behind the paper. Watercolor abstracts handle humid rooms fine with the bottom edge kept above any splash zone.

Is a painterly abstract better than a geometric one for a bedroom?

A painterly watercolor abstract is calmer for a bedroom, where you want the eye to soften rather than keep moving. Geometric abstracts suit living rooms, home offices or open-plan zones where energy is welcome. Both work behind a bed; the choice is about mood more than scale.

What makes an abstract wallpaper feel timeless rather than dated?

A timeless abstract leans on color and shape rather than a trending motif. Soft watercolor washes, muted painterly strokes and quiet geometric blocks tend to age well. Very loud block colors and heavily stylized motifs can start to feel dated within a few years, so pick abstracts that suit the home's palette more than the current season.