Wallpaper - New York Skyline II

Created by Avery Tillmon, our New York Skyline II wallpaper captures the iconic architectural energy of Manhattan through an expressive graphite and paint drawing style. The composition balances dense charcoal skyscrapers and detailed building facades against a light, weathered background featuring faint typographic impressions of city landmarks. Spanning across the lower foreground, a suspension bridge rendered in warm ochre and gold line work creates a striking horizontal anchor. Made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, this design brings a sophisticated graphic character to contemporary spaces.

In the room

Because of the strong horizontal movement of the bridge and the vertical reach of the skyline, we see this mural wallpaper working especially well on a wide, main wall where the entire architectural panorama can unfold. In a living room, placing the design behind a low-backed sofa allows the bridge structure and the upper towers to remain fully visible, turning the wall into a natural focal point.

The graphic nature of the cityscape also suits a dedicated home office. Positioned behind a desk or along an adjacent accent wall, the measured linework and neutral tonal depth provide visual interest without feeling cluttered. In rooms with higher ceilings, the upward reach of the skyscrapers adds a sense of structure, while the lighter sky area keeps the room feeling open.

Styling it

To complement the graphic quality of the drawing, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with furniture that features clean, modern silhouettes and quiet textures. Tailored upholstery in charcoal, slate, or off-white lets the detailed linework stand out without visual competition.

• Introduce warm architectural metals, such as aged brass or blackened steel, to echo the golden bridge cables and structural framework.
• Balance the pencil-drawn character of the skyline with warm natural finishes like dark-stained ash or mid-tone walnut in coffee tables and shelving.
• Keep surrounding soft furnishings simple, opting for flat-woven wool rugs and matte fabrics that ground the room without introducing conflicting patterns.

Colour combinations

The motif itself is grounded in charcoal gray, soft pencil gray, and off-white, energized by the distinct ochre-gold tone of the bridge.

For adjacent walls and woodwork, soft neutrals with cool or balanced undertones work naturally, harmonizing with the sky and background. If you prefer higher contrast, a deep charcoal paint on surrounding trim or built-in cabinetry will pick up the darkest building shadows. For soft accents and decorative objects, introducing touches of mustard, burnt ochre, or matte black will subtly tie back to the focal bridge and city silhouettes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared with standard rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to every design. We produce wallpaper options suited to different homes and living situations, designed to be straightforward and simple to hang.