Wallpaper - Greetings from NYC - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from NYC wallpaper brings the graphic energy of a classic mid-century souvenir postcard straight to your wall. Based on an authentic vintage design from The Tichnor Brothers, the motif features bold lettering filled with scenes of landmark skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty, set against radiating yellow and red sunburst rays with a deep blue skyline silhouette anchored at the base. The screenprint-inspired look gives the artwork a distinctive retro character, with strong visual contrast and vibrant, saturated colour. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because this is one of our boldest graphic mural wallpapers, we recommend giving it an uninterrupted feature wall where the full typography and wide horizon can be viewed without awkward visual breaks. In a spacious living room, it works naturally on the main wall behind a low-profile sofa, allowing the large lettering to sit clearly above the seating line. For an entryway or hallway, placing the design along a focal wall creates an energetic, welcoming arrival point with an immediate sense of nostalgia. The scale of the lettering and the strong central focal point make it especially effective in rooms with higher ceilings, though it also brings striking character to an accent wall in a holiday home or creative home workspace.

Styling it

When working with such a vibrant, illustrative design, we prefer to let the wall mural carry the visual weight and keep the surrounding decor relatively balanced. Mid-century modern furniture shapes complement the period feel of the artwork without competing against it. Low-slung silhouettes, clean lines, and warm timber pieces help ground the room, while subtle black metal accents in floor lamps or side table frames echo the defined outlines in the print. To keep the space feeling cohesive, avoid pairing this pattern with other busy figurative prints nearby; instead, look to plain woven textures on seating and cushions to provide quiet, tactile contrast against the graphic energy of the wall.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is anchored by radiant warm tones, combining vivid orange and red with bright yellow sunburst rays, balanced by the deep navy and cobalt tones of the skyline and crisp white accents around the lettering. To balance these saturated primary tones, we suggest pairing the surrounding walls with soft off-whites, warm linen shades, or muted greys that let the vibrant colours pop without overwhelming the room. If you want to introduce accent colours in your furniture or soft furnishings, drawing out the deeper navy from the bridge and waterfront silhouettes creates a grounded, handsome connection that harmonises effortlessly with the artwork.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, giving each design a refined finish on the wall. Our wallpaper options are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to homeowners and renters across a variety of living spaces.