Wallpaper - American Dream II

Our American Dream II wallpaper, designed by Michael Mullan, combines bold graphic typography with a layered collage of vintage newspaper clippings, light grey stars, and paint splatters. The phrase "DREAM IT, LIVE IT, LOVE IT" anchors the composition in strong dark teal lettering, balanced by tones of blue, muted beige, and cold grey. This artistic mix gives the design an expressive, retro poster feel with plenty of urban energy. Made-to-measure on our subtle, PVC-free paper, this wallpaper brings a distinct focal point to any interior.

In the room

Because of the bold quote and layered collage background, we see this working particularly well as an accent wall in a home office, study, or creative art studio where you want visual energy around your work area. In a teenage room or bedroom, placing our wall murals behind a bed or desk allows the central typography to anchor the room naturally. For a living room, giving the design a wider, uninterrupted wall ensures the full text and surrounding newsprint elements remain visible rather than hidden behind high-backed furniture.

Styling it

The industrial, postmodern character of this mural wallpaper pairs naturally with clean lines and contemporary decor. We would balance the energetic text and paint details by keeping surrounding furniture relatively quiet.

• Black metal shelving, dark iron frames, or industrial light fixtures echo the graphic structure of the dark teal typography.
• Warm, natural wood desks or shelving help soften the cooler blue and grey tones across the newsprint background.
• Simple, unpatterned upholstery in neutral grey, charcoal, or washed denim keeps the visual focus firmly on the wall art.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on deep peacock teal, soft blue, muted beige newsprint, and cool grey. To complement these shades, we suggest painting adjacent walls in a soft, chalky off-white or a cool light grey to let the mural stand out. If you prefer a richer atmosphere, pairing the design with deeper charcoal woodwork or muted petrol blue accents creates a cohesive, grounded look that pulls directly from the darker lettering.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all of our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.