Wallpaper - Map of Americas

Our Map of Americas wallpaper, designed by Yvette St. Amant, captures the graphic character of a nineteenth-century etching on an aged parchment background. North and South America are outlined in bold black ink and filled with fine vertical hatching, set against warm caramel and earthy brown tones with a weathered visual texture. Two decorative compass roses complete the composition, with a larger compass resting behind North America and a smaller one anchoring the southwest. Printed made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design offers a distinctive historical look for your walls.

In the room

Because this is a cartographic mural wallpaper with strong geographical outlines and delicate linework, we think it works best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the entire western hemisphere remains visible. In a home office, study, or library, placing our wallpaper behind a desk or alongside open shelving gives the room a quiet, scholarly backdrop without feeling overly formal. The warm parchment background creates a sense of depth across a medium to large wall, while the strong contrast of the black ink ensures the continents stand out clearly under both daylight and focused lamplight.

Styling it

We recommend balancing the detailed etching lines of the map with solid, grounding interior elements:

• Pair the design with warm wood furniture, such as stained oak or rich walnut, to echo the caramel and earthy brown undertones of the paper.
• Choose understated upholstery and simple desk silhouettes so the intricate linework of the compass roses and continents remains the visual focus of the space.
• Introduce classic metal accents in aged brass or matte black iron to tie in naturally with the vintage cartographic illustration.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centres on an earthy palette of aged beige, caramel, and deep brown, defined by sharp black ink. When choosing paint colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, or built-in bookcases, warm off-whites and muted stone tones will keep the room bright while complementing the parchment background. For a richer, more enveloping feel, deep charcoal, espresso brown, or dark olive on adjacent walls or trim work beautifully alongside the dark linework of the continents.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Every mural is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering flexible solutions whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.