Wallpaper - Modern Chicago

Our Modern Chicago wallpaper by Jazzberry Blue transforms an urban street grid into a graphic, colourful mosaic. Crisp white street lines delineate geometric blocks of dark orange, ochre yellow, teal, sage green, and soft beige, giving the piece the screenprint-inspired feel of a modernist city map. What we particularly like about this design is how the structured grid balances the playful variety of earthy tones, creating an artistic rhythm across the wall. Printed made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this design brings contemporary character and a sense of architectural energy to any room.

In the room

We love seeing our Modern Chicago wall mural in a dedicated home office, study, or home library. The geometric layout introduces an orderly visual framework that sits comfortably behind a desk or open shelving, while the colourful blocks keep the space feeling lively and creative. In a larger living room, we recommend giving this wallpaper an uninterrupted feature wall, such as behind a low-backed sofa, allowing the full composition of the map to unfold without being broken up by tall furniture.

Styling it

To let the graphic structure of this mural wallpaper take the lead, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined, contemporary furniture. Mid-century silhouettes in warm wood tones, such as teak or dark oak, naturally complement the earthy base notes and dark orange blocks within the print.

For surrounding accents, keep upholstery and large textiles relatively quiet in plain weaves or soft textures. Matte black metal elements on desk frames, table lamps, or low shelving help echo the crisp geometric divisions of the street grid, creating a cohesive, curated look.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper features a balanced palette of dark orange, mustard yellow, muted teal, leafy green, and warm beige, all framed by clean white linework.

When choosing paint for adjoining walls and woodwork, a soft warm white or muted beige pulled directly from the background blocks keeps the room light and cohesive. For a bolder interior scheme, picking out the deep teal or burnt orange for a painted accent bookcase, trim, or an armchair anchors the motif and draws out the richer tones in the design.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle surface structure. We design all our wall murals to be straightforward to hang, offering reliable solutions for homeowners and renters alike.