Wallpaper - Ithaca New York Skyline Concrete

Created by Michael Tompsett, our Ithaca New York Skyline Concrete wallpaper pairs a crisp architectural silhouette with a raw, weathered concrete backdrop. The design captures the distinctive rooflines, towers, and landmarks of Ithaca in deep charcoal black, dissolving into expressive ink splatters along the lower edge. Set against the warm stone-grey tones and fine visual texture of aged concrete, the horizontal skyline brings a graphic focal point to any interior. Our custom mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally across the middle and lower portion of the design, we especially like this wallpaper on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full sequence of buildings has room to breathe. It works naturally in a living room behind a low sofa or credenza, grounding the seating area without overwhelming the upper half of the room. In a home office, study, or teenage room, the academic and urban character brings visual interest behind a desk or workstation. The ample open area in the upper section of the design keeps smaller rooms or spaces with standard ceiling heights feeling airy rather than closed in.

Styling it

We recommend letting the strong monochrome silhouette lead the room. Clean-lined furniture with understated forms balances the graphic weight of the skyline, while matte black metal accents in lighting or shelving subtly echo the black ink architecture. To introduce warmth alongside the cool concrete visual texture, incorporate natural materials such as warm oak, walnut, or woven textiles in charcoal, oatmeal, and soft grey.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper centres on a monochrome palette of deep charcoal black against warm, sandy concrete grey and off-white. When choosing surrounding paint and decor, warm off-whites, stone neutrals, and soft greiges seamlessly continue the background tone across adjacent walls. For a moodier, more tailored look, pairing the wallpaper with deep charcoal trim, dark espresso cabinetry, or muted olive green creates a grounded, cohesive interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls. All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in homes and apartments alike.