Wallpaper - Greetings from Alaska - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Alaska wallpaper brings the nostalgic look of a vintage screen-printed postcard directly to the wall. Created from archival artwork by The Tichnor Brothers, the design features a bold map of Alaska in bright sunshine yellow set against soft blue ocean waters. Marked travel routes, regional borders, and coastal names surround key cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Nome, alongside the historic phrase "Greetings From A Great Country". With its graphic mid-century print character and clear typographic details, this wallpaper delivers an eye-catching focal point full of retro charm and geographic character. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this graphic map design working particularly well in a dedicated home office, study, or private home library. Because the composition contains so many fine illustrative details, place names, and coastal lines, it benefits from a main accent wall where the artwork can be viewed up close without being obscured by high storage units or tall bookcases.

In a study, we would position the wallpaper along an open wall behind a desk or reading area so the full landmass and surrounding waters remain in clear view. A well-lit room helps bring out the crisp graphic contrast between the yellow land and the cooler ocean tones, while soft directional lamp light in the evening gives the vintage print tones a warm, inviting feel.

Styling it

The screen-printed character and vintage poster aesthetic pair naturally with mid-century modern, retro, or heritage-inspired interiors. To keep the focus on the graphic map, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture relatively simple and structured.

• Complement the sunny yellow and blue palette with warm timber furniture, such as mid-tone oak or teak desks and shelving.
• Introduce dark metal or matte black accents in desk lamps, chair frames, or hardware to ground the lighter graphic background.
• Choose low-profile furniture along the mural wall so the typography and historic coastal routes remain easy to read.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a vibrant sunshine yellow for the Alaskan landmass, balanced by cool coastal blues, pale oceanic washes, and crisp black lettering.

When painting adjacent walls or selecting room trim, we recommend softer, muted tones that let the yellow map stand out. Warm off-whites, pale sandy creams, or subtle slate blues work beautifully on neighbouring surfaces. For upholstery and decorative accents, deep navy, mustard, or forest green offer a cohesive connection to the vintage travel palette without competing with the main illustration.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order to your exact measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to buying standard rolls.

Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to a wide range of decorating projects and living spaces.