Wallpaper - Greetings from Iowa - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Iowa wallpaper brings classic mid-century postcard aesthetics to life with bold graphic lettering and vintage travel illustrations. Originally created by The Tichnor Brothers, the design frames iconic regional scenes inside the block typography, including historical landmarks, a river bridge, and the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines beneath a soft blue sky. A delicate rendering of the Iowa rose in the corner adds an organic botanical detail to the warm yellow, red, and blue palette. Printed to your custom measurements, this PVC-free wallpaper has a subtle surface texture that gives character to feature walls in an entryway, living area, or vacation home.

In the room

Because of its large-scale graphic lettering and strong horizontal flow, this wall mural works exceptionally well on an accent wall where the full composition can be seen without heavy obstruction. In an entryway or hallway, it makes an immediate visual statement that sets a welcoming, nostalgic tone as soon as you step inside. We also see this design working naturally in a vacation home living space or a dedicated home study, placed along a wider wall behind low-profile seating or a console table so the landmark details remain in view.

Styling it

To balance the detailed vintage print and bold postcard typography, we suggest keeping nearby furnishings relatively simple. Clean-lined mid-century wooden furniture in warm oak or walnut harmonizes beautifully with the design's retro Americana heritage without competing for attention. Understated upholstery in neutral woven fabrics helps ground the room, allowing the colorful typography and architectural illustrations on the mural wallpaper to remain the primary decorative focal point.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a vibrant retro palette led by sky blue, soft pastel yellow, warm brick red, and antique white, grounded by the architectural greys and the pale pink of the native rose. You can pull the warm red or muted yellow accents into surrounding painted trim, doors, or smaller decorative accessories to create a cohesive theme. Alternatively, pairing the mural with soft cream or warm off-white on adjacent walls lets the rich blues and landmark illustrations stand out crisply.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. This custom approach ensures the motif is scaled to fit your space while helping reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard fixed rolls.

All of our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free and feature a subtle physical texture in the paper. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers provide a flexible and reliable way to transform your home.