Wallpaper - Hey Chicago

Created by Michael Mullan, our Hey Chicago wallpaper captures the architectural energy and iconic landmarks of the Windy City through a layered, collage-inspired composition. The design brings together stylized silhouettes of famous skyscrapers, street signs for Michigan Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, the Navy Pier Ferris wheel, and bold retro typography over weathered newsprint visual textures. Rendered in a palette of slate blue, deep navy, terracotta red, and earthy stone tones, this mural wallpaper balances graphic geometry with vintage character. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a distinctive visual statement for modern interiors.

In the room

Because of its expansive horizontal narrative and rich architectural detail, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full skyline can unfold. In a living room, positioning the design behind a low sofa keeps the prominent skyscraper lines and street motifs visible across the wall. The graphic rhythm also makes it a compelling choice for a home office or study, where the architectural references provide an engaging backdrop behind a desk. For spaces with generous wall width, the balance of lighter background textures and bold geometric blocks prevents the room from feeling closed in while still delivering strong graphic character.

Styling it

To complement the graphic collage style, we recommend pairing this design with furniture that has clean, mid-century modern or contemporary profiles. Low-profile seating in textured neutral upholstery lets the wall mural take centre stage without competing for attention. Surrounding furniture in warm, mid-toned woods like walnut or teak pairs naturally with the earthy terracotta and stone hues throughout the print, while black metal accents echo the crisp graphic outlines in the buildings. Keeping nearby decor simple and uncluttered allows the intricate typography, dots, and architectural layers to remain the focal point.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a palette of deep navy, slate blue, warm terracotta red, and muted stone, set against an off-white textured backdrop. To create a cohesive look across the rest of the room, you could pull the warm terracotta into accent cushions, ceramic table lamps, or leather details. Surrounding walls painted in a soft, chalky off-white or a very pale stone grey will frame the wallpaper cleanly, while deeper slate blue or charcoal on adjacent joinery can bring out the darker architectural silhouettes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard rolls. All our wallpapers are PVC-free and produced on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that gives depth to the finished design. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering reliable options whether you are decorating your own home or updating a rented space.