Wallpaper - New York Essentials

Our New York Essentials wallpaper, created by Farida Zaman, captures the lively spirit of New York City in an illustrated, map-inspired mural. The composition brings together iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Flatiron, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge alongside quintessential city details like yellow cabs, street food, sailboats on the Hudson and East Rivers, and Central Park greenery. Rendered in an expressive ink and watercolor-like style against a crisp sky blue backdrop with vibrant pops of red, yellow, and green, this mural wallpaper offers an energetic focal point. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working exceptionally well in a playroom, kids' bedroom, teenage room, or a creative home office. Because the illustration is rich with small vignettes, street signs, and architectural details, it thrives on an uninterrupted feature wall where you can take in the entire illustrated map. Placing our wall murals behind a low desk, a bed, or open low shelving ensures that the lower river and street scenes remain visible and easy to explore.

Styling it

To let the detailed illustrations stand out, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture clean-lined and understated. Contemporary furniture in light woods or simple white painted finishes complements the playful character without competing for attention. If you want to lean into an eclectic feel, pull accent colors directly from the artwork through smaller textiles or desk accessories, echoing the bold yellow of the cabs, the crimson of the ferries, or the lush green of Central Park.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a sky blue background paired with bright yellow, vibrant red, architectural greys, and crisp black line work. On adjacent walls, soft off-white or light grey paint keeps the room airy and allows the wallpaper to take center stage. For a bolder, cohesive look, picking up the rich sky blue on surrounding woodwork or pairing the wall with deep navy or warm charcoal accents creates a striking graphic frame around the mural.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang, offering versatile decorating options for both homeowners and renters.