Wallpaper - New York City

Designed by Laura Marshall, this graphic wallpaper brings a vibrant 1970s spirit to the wall through bold, stacked typography. The retro lettering spells out New York City using clean parallel lines, layered outlines, and a screenprint-inspired texture. Rendered in a warm palette of denim blue, rust orange, and ochre yellow against a light cream backdrop, our design delivers instant personality and urban character. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper, this wallpaper makes an eye-catching focal point in modern living spaces, creative home studios, or bedrooms looking for vintage graphic energy.

In the room

Because the composition relies on strong vertical typography and centered lettering, we find it works best on an accent wall where the motif can be viewed without heavy visual interruption. In a living room or open-plan den, placing the design on the primary wall behind a low sofa or credenza lets the graphic shapes anchor the seating area.

In a study, home office, or bedroom, the tall letterforms create a lively backdrop behind a desk or headboard. We also like using this design in an entryway or at the landing of a hallway staircase, where its bold scale makes an immediate impression as soon as you step into the space.

Styling it

The retro pop art character pairs naturally with mid-century modern and 1970s revival interior styles. To balance the strong graphic presence of the letters, we recommend keeping larger furniture pieces relatively streamlined with low profiles and simple silhouettes.

Warm wood furniture, such as teak or medium oak, complements the earthy rust and ochre tones in the print. For accents, matte black lighting fixtures or simple tubular metal frames echo the structured linework of the typography, while keeping the surrounding space uncluttered and balanced.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on warm rust orange, golden ochre, and deep blue, set against a calm, textured cream base.

To create a cohesive scheme around the wallpaper, you can draw from the warm tones with burnt orange cushions, terracotta ceramics, or amber glassware. If you prefer a cooler balance, consider navy blue upholstery or deep indigo accents. For adjacent walls and trim, warm off-whites, soft biscuit, or light cream paint shades will naturally extend the background tone of the mural wallpapers into the rest of the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

All of our wall murals are printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that adds depth to the finished print. Our wallpapers are straightforward to hang, making it easy to bring distinctive design into your home.