Wallpaper - Greetings from Lexington - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Lexington wallpaper draws on classic mid-twentieth-century travel graphics, presenting a vintage screenprint postcard composition created by The Tichnor Brothers. Large, graphic lettering spelling out the Virginia landmark frames individual illustrated vignettes of historic architecture, local monuments, and a marching band. Behind the central typography, diagonal bands of sunshine yellow, soft green, and pink create a dynamic graphic backdrop with authentic retro character. Printed to order on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings vibrant historic charm and graphic personality to a feature wall.

In the room

Because the composition revolves around a single large-scale graphic postcard motif, we see this working best on an open, uninterrupted feature wall where the central lettering and surrounding diagonal colour bands can be viewed in full. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa allows the illustrated vignettes inside each letter to remain visible without visual crowding. The bold diagonal stripes and warm yellow tones introduce plenty of graphic energy, making it an engaging focal point for spaces designed for socialising or relaxing.

Styling it

When styling a room around such a distinct mid-century graphic, we suggest balancing the expressive typography with relatively simple, tailored furnishings. Clean-lined mid-century or retro furniture pieces in warm wood tones, such as teak or warm oak, sit comfortably alongside the 1940s illustrative style.

To keep visual focus on the detailed artwork, we would avoid busy patterned upholstery or competing wall art nearby. Plain woven fabrics in neutral oatmeal, muted cream, or soft grey help anchor the room while letting the lively yellow, pink, and green palette take centre stage.

Colour combinations

The colour palette of our design balances popping sunshine yellow and crisp diagonal stripes with vintage tones of green, warm rose pink, and retro sky blues within the postcard vignettes.

When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, we recommend pulling out a soft, warm off-white or a quiet cream that mirrors the print's lighter areas. For a more tailored look, a muted olive green or soft vintage blush drawn directly from the diagonal background bands creates a cohesive, considered colour flow across the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom-made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard pre-cut rolls.

We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle, natural physical texture, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang. Whether you are decorating an owned home or personalising a rental space, we offer wallpaper options to suit different interiors and living requirements.