Wallpaper - Greetings from Oakland - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Oakland wallpaper brings the graphic character of a classic 1940s large-letter souvenir postcard into an expansive wall mural format. Created by The Tichnor Brothers, the design centres on bold lettering where each character reveals scenic vignettes of Oakland, from sailboats on the water to verdant parks and historic city landmarks. Set against a soft sky-blue backdrop with a bridge silhouette and distinctive screenprint-inspired shadows, this design makes a lively visual statement in any room. Like all our wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because this mural wallpaper functions as a prominent central graphic, we find it works best on a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full typography and underlying bay scene remain completely legible. In a living room or a dedicated sitting area within a holiday home, positioning the motif behind a low sofa gives the composition room to breathe without cutting across the scenic lettering. The crisp sky-blue ground and vibrant accent colours provide strong visual energy, making it an effective choice for a feature wall that anchors an open space while maintaining an open, airy feeling across the rest of the room.

Styling it

The graphic quality of this screenprint-inspired design naturally invites clean lines and a considered balance of surrounding materials:

• Keep the furniture profiles relatively low and unembellished so the detailed lettering remains the primary visual focus of the space.
• Warm timber finishes, such as mid-tone woods, complement the retro character of the design and balance the cooler sky-blue tones in the background.
• Select plain upholstery fabrics rather than competing prints, allowing the rich vignettes within each letter to stand out clearly.

Colour combinations

The design is defined by a cool sky-blue field layered with vibrant multi-colour highlights throughout the illustrated letters, balanced by darker shadow details. When painting adjacent walls or selecting trim, soft off-whites, pale sky tones, or gentle neutral greys will help keep the room cohesive and bright. For soft furnishings or accent pieces, drawing on the warmer ochres, soft greens, or brick reds found inside the typography creates an intentional, harmonious connection across the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This custom production approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

All our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. We design our mural wallpapers to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options suited to different homes and living situations.