Wallpaper - Greetings from Rhode Island - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Rhode Island wallpaper brings a classic 1940s vintage postcard aesthetic to the wall, originally created by The Tichnor Brothers. Large, blocky lettering spelling out "Rhode Island" takes centre stage, with each letter filled with distinct vignettes of coastal life, sailboats, a grand bridge, lush gardens, a bustling cityscape, and sunlit beaches. The State Capitol in Providence anchors the composition alongside delicate pink state violets set against a soft, light purple background. Vibrant coral and warm orange tones lend the graphic an expressive, mid-century screenprint character. Produced as custom made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wall murals are straightforward to hang in any room.

In the room

Because of the bold, central typographic layout and rich illustrative panels inside the letters, we find this design works best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full composition can be seen from edge to edge. In a living room, hallway, or home office, placing it behind a main seating area or desk allows the detailed scenes inside each character to draw the eye without feeling crowded. It also sits naturally in a holiday home or entryway, where the welcoming retro travel theme sets a relaxed, nostalgic mood. Giving the mural generous breathing room on a main focal wall ensures that smaller details, like the architecture of the State Capitol and the delicate violet illustrations, remain easy to appreciate.

Styling it

When styling around this wallpaper, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture shapes simple to balance the energetic graphic artwork. Mid-century modern sideboards, clean retro profiles, or simple painted furniture allow the vibrant lettering to stay at the centre of attention.

To complement the screenprint style without competing with it, you could introduce warm timber finishes like teak or honey-toned wood, alongside crisp painted surfaces. Natural textiles such as unpatterned cotton or smooth woven upholstery in quiet neutrals will help anchor the space while letting the illustrative colours stand out.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on lively coral and warm orange, balanced by soft light purple in the background and gentle pink floral accents.

To build a balanced interior around it, we suggest pulling soft off-white or light warm grey onto adjacent walls and skirting boards to give the coral tones plenty of space. For larger furniture or accent pieces, muted terracotta, dusty peach, or deeper ocean blues drawn from the sailboat vignettes create a cohesive connection without overwhelming the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels natural on the wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer flexible decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.