Wallpaper - Greetings from Valley City - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Valley City wallpaper captures the classic Americana aesthetic of a mid-century souvenir postcard, created by The Tichnor Brothers. Large, blocky lettering spelling out "Valley City" dominates the composition, with each character framing detailed vignettes of local North Dakota landmarks, brick architecture, riverbanks, and historic bridges. Set against a curved, striped background transitioning from sunset orange to shades of cornflower blue, the design displays a distinct vintage screenprint look with subtle colour registration and textured shading. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this mural wallpaper introduces a bold graphic focal point to interior walls.

In the room

Because the motif is designed like an oversized vintage postcard with strong horizontal typography, we recommend placing this wallpaper on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall where the full graphic layout can be appreciated without interruption. In a living room or home library, it serves as an expressive backdrop that anchors the entire seating area. The large scale of the lettering makes it well suited to open wall spaces behind a low-backed sofa or along a dedicated reading corner. We find that the deep cornflower blues and warm orange tones hold their character nicely under both natural daylight and warm, directional evening lamps.

Styling it

To let the graphic artwork take centre stage, we would pair this wallpaper with low-profile furniture that keeps the lower portion of the design visible. Mid-century modern shapes or vintage industrial elements complement the 1940s travel aesthetic naturally. Clean-lined seating in understated charcoal, warm grey, or denim upholstery works especially well against the vibrant graphic lettering. When choosing surrounding accents, dark iron or matte black metal finishes echo the bold outlines and drop shadows of the typography, keeping the overall interior feeling cohesive and grounded.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a dynamic palette dominated by cornflower blue and warm sunset orange, complemented by the rich brick reds, river blues, and leafy greens captured inside the architectural vignettes. On adjacent walls, soft off-white, light warm grey, or pale stone paint helps balance the intensity of the central motif. If you want to lean further into the design's retro palette, consider drawing out the deep terracotta and brick tones for smaller accents, or pairing surrounding joinery with a muted slate blue to continue the cool shades of the background.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce our designs on PVC-free material that features a subtle paper structure, giving the finished print an authentic and refined presence on the wall. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to both homeowners and those living in rented spaces.