Wallpaper - Greetings from Aquaplaning - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Aquaplaning wallpaper brings the lively energy of mid-century Americana straight to your walls. Originating from The Tichnor Brothers, this vintage screenprint postcard design depicts a classic wooden speedboat racing across vivid blue water, towing three aquaplaners in bold red, yellow, and black swimwear against a white spray of wake. The retro print character, graphic colour blocking, and warm brown tones of the boat create an engaging sense of motion and nostalgia. Produced as made-to-measure wallpaper, each order is tailored to your wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We love how this dynamic scene works on a feature wall, where the boat and spray can stretch out across the room without feeling cramped. It feels right at home in a living room, games room, or hallway, as well as holiday homes and lakeside retreats where you want a relaxed, playful atmosphere. Because the composition carries clear horizontal movement, giving it a wider, uninterrupted wall area allows the full water trail and vintage typography to anchor the space. In rooms with plenty of natural daylight, the crisp contrast between the white wave spray and the deep ocean blue stands out particularly well.

Styling it

To let the vivid character of this mural wallpaper take the lead, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined mid-century furniture or relaxed coastal elements. Warm timber pieces, such as teak, walnut, or honey-toned pine, echo the wooden hull of the speedboat and help ground the bright palette.

Keep larger surrounding furniture relatively unfussy so the detailed vintage print remains the visual focus. Low-profile credenzas, simple leather seating, or canvas accents complement the retro sporting theme without competing with the lively action on the wall.

Colour combinations

The design is built around rich ocean blue and warm timber browns, punctuated by crisp white waves and vibrant pops of primary red and yellow.

When choosing paint for adjoining walls or woodwork, soft off-whites, warm creams, or sandy neutrals work wonderfully to balance the bold water tones. If you want a more cohesive, immersive feel, drawing out a deep nautical blue for surrounding doors or skirting boards frames the vintage postcard aesthetic nicely.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle surface structure, and is designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.