Wallpaper - Greetings from Kentucky - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Kentucky wallpaper reimagines the iconic mid-century large-letter souvenir postcard as an expressive, large-scale design. Each bold block letter framing "Kentucky" features distinctive regional landmarks and imagery, from thoroughbred horses and racing scenes to Mammoth Cave, a classic carousel, waterfalls, and the grand State Capitol in Frankfort. A vibrant base of sunshine yellow goldenrod blooms balances the saturated blue sky and dynamic red-and-yellow accent stripes above. Created from classic artwork by The Tichnor Brothers, this design brings a graphic Americana aesthetic and a screenprint-inspired character to the wall. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because this is a graphic, scenic artwork with a clear central focal point, we recommend giving it an uninterrupted wall where the full composition and typography can be viewed from edge to edge. In a home library, study, or living room, it acts as a bold feature wall behind a low sofa or a reading table. The high-contrast palette and illustrative detail also work well in a hallway or game room, where the vintage postcard motif sets an engaging, nostalgic tone. To keep the miniature vignettes within each letter visible, we would avoid placing tall, heavy bookcases directly against the centre of the design.

Styling it

When styling around such a colourful and graphic mural wallpaper, we find it works best to let the design lead the room while keeping large furniture grounded.

• Pair with warm, mid-toned wood furniture or mid-century silhouettes to echo the 1940s vintage Americana aesthetic without cluttering the visual field.
• Choose solid upholstery in quiet neutral fabrics like oatmeal or unbleached canvas, allowing the bold typography and illustrated details to remain the primary focus.
• Introduce subtle painted metal or industrial lighting accents in matte black to frame the bright primary tones of the print.

Colour combinations

Our design is anchored by sunshine yellow, sky blue, and vibrant red, softened by the earthy greens, warm stone, and rich browns within the illustrated letters. When decorating around these mural wallpapers, we suggest pulling one or two secondary tones from the artwork rather than trying to match the bright primaries directly. A soft warm white or muted parchment on adjacent walls keeps the room feeling bright and open while complementing the aged paper look of the vintage print. For trims, doors, or cabinetry, a muted olive green or a deep navy creates a considered, intentional contrast that ties the room together naturally.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your supplied measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

All our wall murals and wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that feels natural on the wall. They are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering reliable solutions suited to different homes and living spaces.