Wallpaper - Greetings from Columbia - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Columbia wallpaper captures the nostalgic energy of a classic mid-century postcard, pairing bold graphic lettering with illustrated vignettes of historic local landmarks. Designed by The Tichnor Brothers, the composition features red and black shadowed letterforms filled with detailed views of domed civic architecture, warm red brick facades, and stately stone columns. Set against a vintage yellow and grey checkered background with a woven-look visual texture, the piece brings unmistakable Americana character to an interior. Like all Wallism mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making it straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because of its strong graphic layout and central typography, we see this wall mural working particularly well as an anchor on a focal wall. In an entryway or hallway, it immediately establishes a welcoming, nostalgic tone for arriving guests. It also translates naturally to a study, home office, or living room wall where the artwork can remain largely unobstructed. Giving the wallpaper a dedicated, relatively uninterrupted wall area allows the complete postcard layout and the finer architectural vignettes inside each letter to be easily appreciated from across the room.

Styling it

When decorating around this design, we suggest balancing the bold lettering and checkerboard motif with simpler, grounded furnishings. Mid-century silhouettes or classic furniture in warm, mid-tone woods complement the retro character of the piece without competing with the central imagery.

To keep the visual balance comfortable, we recommend keeping surrounding fabrics and decorative pieces relatively quiet. Smooth painted surfaces, understated upholstery, and subtle matte finishes help highlight the detailed graphic nature of the wall mural while maintaining a relaxed, cohesive room.

Colour combinations

The palette is led by warm sunshine yellow, retro grey, deep black, and rich brick red. To build a balanced scheme around the design, you might draw from the soft, pale grey tones of the checkered background for adjacent painted walls or woodwork. For a richer, more cohesive atmosphere, deeper warm neutrals or soft charcoal accents on surrounding doors or shelving echo the strong black shadowing in the lettering. If you prefer to highlight the warmer notes, muted terracotta or warm ochre touches in surrounding furnishings pick up on the architectural brickwork inside the letters.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to purchasing standard rolls. Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and produced on a paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer adaptable options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their living spaces.