Wallpaper - State Bragging Rights

Our State Bragging Rights wallpaper, created by Farida Zaman, brings the map of the United States to life through lively hand-drawn illustrations and playful typography. Each state is highlighted with recognizable regional icons, from the Golden Gate Bridge in California and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to musical notes in Tennessee and desert cacti in Arizona. Illustrated on a crisp off-white background with a vibrant primary palette of royal blues, cherry reds, sunshine yellows, and leafy greens, this wall mural turns geography into an engaging visual story. Made-to-measure and PVC-free, the design offers an expressive centrepiece for family and creative spaces.

In the room

Because the design contains an incredible amount of visual detail and text across the entire map, we would give this wallpaper a wide, uninterrupted accent wall where the full composition can be appreciated. It works exceptionally well in a playroom, children's bedroom, toddler room, or teenage room where curious eyes can explore each state's little motifs up close. We also see it working naturally in a home study or library, adding an energetic and curious character above a desk or low reading nook. In rooms with plenty of natural daylight, the clear contrasts and bright primary tones feel especially cheerful and crisp.

Styling it

We recommend letting this mural wallpaper take the lead visually by pairing it with straightforward, clean-lined furniture. Painted white or light neutral storage units and desks keep the surrounding space uncluttered, allowing the dense illustrations to stand out without visual competition. If you want to echo the artwork's playful spirit, pick one or two accent colours directly from the map, such as a bold royal blue desk chair or a bright cherry red reading lamp, to tie the whole interior together.

Colour combinations

The design is built on a clean off-white base with prominent shades of rich blue, vivid red, warm golden yellow, and fresh green, accented by black outline work. When selecting paint colours for adjoining walls and trim, a warm off-white or soft alabaster maintains a bright, cohesive look that mirrors the wallpaper background. For a bolder, colour-blocked feel in a play space or study, deep navy blue or a cheerful primary red on neighbouring walls or built-in joinery creates a confident, modern frame around the illustrated map.

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 buying standard fixed-size rolls. Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that hangs cleanly and straightforwardly.