Wallpaper - Greetings from Oakland - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Oakland wallpaper brings the classic mid-century travel aesthetic to life through a vintage screenprint postcard design by The Tichnor Brothers. Bold, dimensional lettering spells out "Greetings from Oakland, California", with each character revealing distinct local scenes including bay sailboats, city architecture, and verdant park views. A soft blue bridge silhouette anchors the background, complemented by graphic drop shadows and a textured screenprint-inspired finish. Dominated by expansive sky blues alongside vibrant postcard hues, our design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because this is a graphic mural wallpaper with large-scale lettering, we see it working especially well on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall in a living room or vacation home. Positioning the wallpaper behind a low sofa or along a central gathering wall gives the full typographic composition room to breathe without cutting into the individual vignettes inside each letter. In an open-plan living area, it establishes a distinct focal point that clearly defines the seating zone.

The lighter sky blue ground keeps the wall open and bright, making it easy to enjoy both in rooms with broad daylight and under focused evening lamps that pick out the deeper shadow details behind the letters.

Styling it

To balance the bold graphic typography and multi-colored postcard scenes, we suggest pairing this design with clean-lined mid-century or retro-inspired furniture. Simple silhouettes in warm teak or light oak complement the vintage character without introducing competing visual patterns.

Keep larger upholstery in quiet, solid tones like soft cream or denim blue so the wall remains the hero. If you introduce decorative accents, look to smooth ceramics, matte finishes, or subtle framed travel prints that echo the mid-century theme without adding visual clutter around the mural.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper is anchored by a dominant sky blue field, framed by vivid primary and secondary accents within the letter artwork, alongside deep shadow tones and warm architectural hues.

To create a balanced interior, we recommend surrounding painted walls in soft off-white, light warm cream, or a muted sky blue drawn directly from the background. For trims, doors, and baseboards, crisp neutral whites keep the edges sharp. If you want a richer accent on nearby cabinetry or soft furnishings, a deep navy or warm burnt ochre pulls out the vintage inks in the postcard letters.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Each design is printed on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving the finished wall a refined look. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible wall mural solutions for homeowners and renters alike.