Wallpaper - Greetings from Chapman - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Chapman wallpaper brings the glowing, nocturnal atmosphere of a mid-century American car dealership directly to your interior. Illustrated in the distinctive style of a vintage screenprint postcard by The Tichnor Brothers, the scene depicts illuminated showroom windows displaying four brightly coloured classic cars in blue, red, green, and orange. The flat-roofed building features rich dark orange accents alongside retro signage for DeSoto Fluid Drive and Plymouth, creating a striking graphic composition. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this wallpaper makes an expressive feature wall that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

We love this design on a main feature wall where the architectural perspective and bold horizontal signage have room to unfold across the space. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa lets the illuminated showroom remain the visual anchor of the room without being obscured. It also works wonderfully in a dedicated home office or a converted garage lounge, where the 1950s automotive theme introduces distinct character and depth. Because the night-time backdrop carries deep, saturated tones, softer lighting in the evening accentuates the warm glow radiating from the illustrated windows.

Styling it

To let the vibrant print take centre stage, we suggest keeping surrounding furnishings relatively clean in line and grounded in mid-century or retro design. Low-slung seating with walnut or dark wood legs complements the architectural era of the motif without competing with its detail. Deep red-orange or burnt amber accents drawn from the dealership roofline help tie the room together when introduced through upholstery, cushions, or a tailored armchair. We would keep adjacent walls and floor coverings quiet, opting for simple woven textures so the energetic colours of the cars remain the primary focal point.

Colour combinations

The artwork centres around a rich palette of dark orange, glowing showroom yellow, and deep nocturnal hues, punctuated by the vivid blue, bright red, and lively green of the vintage vehicles. On neighbouring walls, we recommend muted warm neutrals, stone greys, or a soft warm off-white to balance the depth of the dark exterior. For trim, skirting, or accent furniture, deeper tones like warm charcoal, chocolate brown, or a burnt terracotta echo the building's trim and create a cohesive, deliberate flow around the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Produced on durable, PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to install whether you are decorating a family home or personalising a rented space.