Wallpaper - Greetings from Newark - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Newark wallpaper captures the expressive, graphic energy of classic mid-20th-century screenprint postcards created by The Tichnor Brothers. Large dimensional block lettering spells out the city name, with each individual letter framing distinct urban vignettes, from bustling street traffic and classic architecture to leafy plazas and transport scenes. A vivid saffron-orange sunburst radiates across the background, balanced by a deep blue horizon and bold typographic accents. As with all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions and is completely PVC-free, featuring a subtle physical structure in the wallpaper paper that complements its vintage screenprint character.

In the room

Because the motif functions as a single graphic composition with large-scale lettering, we think this design works best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full typography and architectural vignettes can remain unobstructed. In a living room or dedicated home office, placing the mural wallpaper along a main wall creates a clear focal point with plenty of graphic presence. The composition naturally draws the eye across the horizontal span, making it particularly effective behind lower seating or a desk where taller furniture will not bisect the central lettering. In spaces with good natural daylight, the warm saffron tones and vivid blue base maintain a striking, cheerful contrast throughout the day.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this retro graphic wall mural with understated mid-century or industrial interior elements to let the bold artwork lead the space:

• Choose clean-lined furniture in warm wood tones, such as teak or walnut, which harmonise naturally with the warm saffron and golden hues in the print.
• Incorporate subtle black metal accents in shelving, table frames, or lighting fixtures to echo the strong black outlines of the block lettering.
• Keep surrounding textiles relatively simple and textured rather than patterned, using neutral weaves like off-white or charcoal wool to balance the energetic visuals.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a bold, sun-drenched palette dominated by saffron orange, golden yellow, and sky blue, grounded by crisp black outlines, earthy greens, and terracotta-red accents in the lettering. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and woodwork, warm off-whites, soft creams, or muted sand tones help keep the overall room bright without competing with the mural. If you prefer a moodier, more cohesive look, pulling a deep slate blue or rich navy from the lower section of the artwork onto surrounding walls or cabinetry creates a sophisticated, enveloping frame for the vibrant central motif.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your custom wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. We produce PVC-free mural wallpapers with a subtle physical structure in the paper surface, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.