Wallpaper - Metropolis

Our Metropolis wallpaper captures the soaring geometry and graphic drama of 1930s Art Deco architecture. The composition centres on a monumental, stepped tower flanked by sweeping curved facades, silhouetted against dynamic botanical and geometric arcs. Rendered in a deep teal and shaded spruce palette with warm ochre, amber, and muted cream backdrops, the painted collage character brings bold architectural depth to an interior wall. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it creates an immediate focal point that anchors the entire room.

In the room

Because the motif carries a strong vertical thrust and a bold central structure, we see this design working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted living room wall where the full silhouette can be seen from top to bottom. In an open-plan space or a main living area, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa lets the towering forms rise naturally above the seating line without being obscured. The rich interplay of deep teal and warm amber creates an enveloping atmosphere in spaces that receive soft, diffused daylight or atmospheric evening lamp light.

Styling it

To balance the dramatic lines and graphic scale of the design, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively understated and low in profile. Clean-lined mid-century or contemporary furniture with simple silhouettes prevents the space from feeling overcrowded. Darker wood tones such as smoked oak or walnut complement the architectural weight of the buildings, while warm brass or aged bronze accents pick up on the glowing amber tones in the background. Choosing matte, textured upholstery in neutral shades helps ground the room while letting the wallpaper carry the decorative focus.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper balances deep teal, slate green, and rich spruce against warm ochre, peach, and soft parchment tones. On adjacent painted walls, a muted warm cream or soft sand hue allows the mural's deep tones to stand out cleanly while maintaining a cohesive warmth across the room. If you want a more intimate and saturated feel, pulling the darkest teal or charcoal green onto surrounding woodwork, skirting, or doors frames the architectural motif handsomely.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard rolls. Our wall murals are printed on durable, PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and they are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.