Wallpaper - Greetings from California Map - Screenprint Postcard

Our vintage-inspired map wallpaper captures the sun-drenched feel of Southern California through a classic screenprint postcard aesthetic. Created by The Tichnor Brothers, the design traces a scenic route from Los Angeles to Gilman's Relief Hot Springs, highlighting historic stops such as Hollywood, Pasadena, Riverside, and San Diego along the Pacific coastline. Rich apricot and warm earthy orange tones give the illustrated typography, lakes, and mountain ranges a distinct mid-century graphic character. Printed as a made-to-measure wallpaper on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this wall mural brings narrative detail and retro warmth to any feature wall.

In the room

We love how this map design functions as both a decorative focal point and an engaging piece of graphic storytelling. In a home study, library, or living room, giving the mural wallpaper an uninterrupted wall allows the full geographic route, coastal borders, and illustrated location markers to remain clear and readable.

Because the composition relies on bold graphic shapes and warm apricot tones rather than high-contrast clutter, it sits comfortably across a wider main wall behind a desk or low sofa. The earthy orange palette brings a welcoming, sun-baked warmth to rooms with softer northern daylight, while generous natural light highlights the finer line work and postcard-style print detailing across the map.

Styling it

To balance the illustrative detail and vintage typography of the mural, we suggest pairing it with furniture that has clean lines and grounded materiality.

• Choose mid-century or retro-inspired furniture in warm teak, walnut, or caramel leather to harmonise with the golden-orange tones of the map.
• Keep surrounding accessories understated, using matte black metal accents or simple ceramic lighting that complements the graphic line work without competing for attention.
• Incorporate woven floor coverings and unbleached cotton or linen textiles in neutral oatmeal shades to let the vibrant map artwork anchor the space.

Colour combinations

The design is defined by a warm base of apricot, terracotta, and earthy orange, accented with a vibrant red route line and muted ocean hues.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls, woodwork, or built-in shelving, soft warm whites, sandy creams, and muted clay tones blend seamlessly with the backdrop of the map. If you prefer a stronger contrast, deep olive greens, rich navy, or warm tobacco shades pull out the vintage ink accents and anchor the surrounding room beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls.

Our murals are PVC-free and printed on wallpaper with a subtle physical paper structure that adds depth to the printed design. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers provide flexible decorating solutions for homeowners and renters alike.