Wallpaper - Empire State Threaded

Captured by Jan Becke, our Empire State Threaded wallpaper brings the iconic architectural perspective of DUMBO in New York straight into the home. Flanked by symmetrical red brick warehouse buildings, the monumental steel tower of the Manhattan Bridge frames the distant Empire State Building through its central archway. The composition balances rich brick red, terracotta tones, and the deep slate blue steelwork of the bridge against a pale, atmospheric skyline. Produced as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals, our design offers a clear, architectural depth with a subtle physical structure in the wallpaper paper.

In the room

Because this design features a strong vertical perspective and deep architectural lines, we especially like it on a main focal wall in a living room, home office, or dedicated study. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low sofa allows the central framing of the Empire State Building to remain fully visible, drawing the eye naturally into the depth of the cityscape. For a study or home office, it creates an immersive urban backdrop across a wide wall behind a desk, lending structured geometry and visual focus to the workspace without overwhelming the surrounding room.

Styling it

To complement the strong architectural lines and industrial brickwork, we suggest pairing this design with furniture that has clean silhouettes and grounded materials. Darker woods, blackened steel accents, or rich leather seating tie into the historic urban aesthetic. Keep large storage pieces away from the central archway so the full perspective can be appreciated across the wall.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper's palette is grounded in warm brick red, earthy terracotta, slate blue, and cool steel grey, set against soft sky tones. When painting adjacent walls or selecting trim, warm off-whites, muted greys, or deep charcoal tones work naturally alongside the steel framework. For a richer palette, pulling through warm terracotta, rust, or deep navy in upholstery and accent pieces echo the dominant colours within the photograph.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls. All our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations.