Wallpaper - From Top of the Rock

Capturing an expansive daylight view over Manhattan, our From Top of the Rock wallpaper by Jan Becke places the iconic Empire State Building right at the centre of the composition. Dense architectural details, layered skyscrapers, and distant harbour views unfold beneath a clear blue sky with light, scattered clouds. The vertical perspective brings an incredible sense of scale and structural depth to the room. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural with a subtle paper structure, our wallpaper is straightforward to hang and brings a timeless metropolitan vista into your home.

In the room

Because of its commanding perspective and fine architectural detail, this mural wallpaper works exceptionally well as a focal feature wall in a living room, home office, or study. We especially like giving the design a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full verticality of the skyline and the open sky above can breathe without being crowded. In a home office or library, placing this wallpaper behind a desk or low shelving creates a striking backdrop that adds architectural depth and an open, airy feeling across the room.

Styling it

The intricate gridwork of the city buildings brings plenty of visual pattern, so we suggest keeping surrounding furniture clean-lined and understated. Contemporary or mid-century modern silhouettes in darker wood tones or brushed black metal complement the urban structure without competing with the detailed photograph. To let the photography remain the clear focal point, choose upholstery and larger accents in solid textures rather than busy geometric prints.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper's palette is grounded in cool sky blues, pale greys, warm stone, and sandy concrete tones from the surrounding architecture. We recommend pairing this design with adjacent walls painted in crisp off-whites, cool mist greys, or muted slate blues that echo the skyline and open horizon. Deep navy or charcoal accents in furniture or joinery provide a confident, grounded frame for the lighter tones in the cityscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes and living situations, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.