Wallpaper - Greetings from Iowa - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Iowa wallpaper brings classic mid-century postcard aesthetics to a grand architectural scale. Designed in the signature 1940s screenprint style by The Tichnor Brothers, the mural centres around bold block lettering filled with scenic landmarks, architectural scenes, and river bridges. The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines anchors the lower corner beneath a soft blue sky, bordered by vintage red and warm cream framing. A delicate wild prairie rose adds an organic touch to the graphic structure. Produced as made-to-measure wall murals on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this design brings authentic Americana charm and vivid retro character to your interior.

In the room

Because of the large lettering and scenic compositions framed within each character, this design works best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the entire graphic narrative can unfold. We especially like it in an entryway or hallway, where it sets a cheerful, welcoming tone right from the front door. It also feels completely at home in a casual living space, a reading room, or a holiday home. Giving the mural a dedicated wall without tall, obstructing storage units ensures that all the illustrated vignettes and the detailed depiction of the state capitol remain clearly visible.

Styling it

To balance the graphic energy and rich retro character of our mural wallpapers, we recommend styling the surrounding room with understated, timeless furnishings. Mid-century silhouettes in warm timber tones such as walnut, teak, or oak complement the 1940s illustrative heritage without competing with the bold lettering. Keep larger upholstery pieces in clean, solid neutrals or textural weaves, allowing the artwork to act as the primary visual focal point. Vintage-inspired accents, simple matte metal finishes, or framed graphic prints on adjacent walls will naturally tie the whole room together.

Colour combinations

The palette within the wallpaper pairs a vibrant sky blue background with warm cream, deep red framing lines, and soft pastel shades across the illustrated vignettes, alongside the gentle pink and green of the state flower. For adjacent painted walls, we love pulling out the soft cream border tone or a muted off-white to create a relaxed, cohesive backdrop. If you prefer a richer, more immersive atmosphere, matching surrounding trims or joinery to the deep architectural navy or brick red found in the lettering creates a striking, considered contrast.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each mural to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. All our mural wallpapers are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in any home.