Wallpaper - Greetings from New York City - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from New York City wallpaper brings the charm of mid-century travel souvenirs onto a grand scale. Designed around an iconic 1930s postcard layout from The Tichnor Brothers, the motif features three famous Manhattan landmarks: the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the RCA Building at Rockefeller Center. Each illustration sits within a bold circular medallion with screenprint-inspired grain, set against an energetic warm yellow and saffron backdrop. Bold typographic lettering anchors the composition, giving our mural wallpapers a distinct retro identity. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper texture.

In the room

Because of the graphic postcard layout and strong typography, we find this design works best on an uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room, placing it behind a low sofa gives the circular medallions and architectural details room to be seen without being visually cut in half. The bold scale of the composition also makes it a striking choice for a hallway, home office, or a vacation home where you want an expressive focal point.

For wall placement, we recommend keeping taller furniture away from the central graphics. The strong contrast between the deep blues, blacks, and saffron yellow gives the wall mural plenty of presence, so surrounding the design with simpler, solid-coloured walls helps the motif take centre stage without overwhelming the space.

Styling it

When styling around such a graphic, vintage-inspired motif, we prefer furniture with clean, simple silhouettes that let the artwork lead. Mid-century modern sideboards or low-profile credenzas sit comfortably below the circular illustrations.

• Choose warm wood finishes like teak or walnut to complement the rich saffron and yellow background tones.
• Pair with matte black metal accents or simple tubular lighting to echo the bold black typography.
• Keep surrounding upholstery and larger rugs in neutral, solid weaves to balance the illustrative detail on the wall.

Colour combinations

The design is built on an energetic palette of warm saffron yellow, accented by graphic black lettering and architectural illustrations in tones of deep blue, sky blue, and crisp white.

When painting adjacent walls, woodwork, or selecting larger furniture, we suggest balancing the vibrant yellow with muted tones. Deep navy or midnight blue picks up the illustrated skies in the medallions, creating a sophisticated and grounded backdrop. Off-white, soft cream, or charcoal grey on trims and doors will frame the wallpaper cleanly while allowing the warm retro background to stand out.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wall murals based on the exact dimensions of your wall. This bespoke approach helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard, fixed-size wallpaper rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. We design all our wallpapers to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options tailored to different living situations, whether you are decorating a home you own or updating rented accommodation.