Wallpaper - Greetings from Rhode Island - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Rhode Island wallpaper brings classic mid-century travel nostalgia into the home with a vintage 1940s screenprint postcard motif by The Tichnor Brothers. Large, graphic lettering anchors the composition, with each letter framed around detailed scenic vignettes featuring sailboats, a coastal bridge, lush garden paths, city views, and sunny beaches. A soft lilac backdrop decorated with pink violet blossoms balances the vibrant coral and warm orange tones inside the typography. Produced as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our design delivers bold visual character while remaining straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because this design functions as a full-scale graphic artwork, we see it working particularly well on an accent wall where the complete postcard composition can be seen without heavy obstruction. In a living room or vacation home, placing this wall mural behind a low sofa or along an open dining area lets the lettering and intricate coastal scenes become an engaging focal point. The balance of vivid coral lettering against the gentle lilac and floral ground also makes our wallpapers a distinctive choice for a hallway, creative study, or home office where you want an expressive, nostalgic atmosphere.

Styling it

When styling around such a colourful graphic print, we like to keep the surrounding furniture relatively grounded so the wallpaper remains the centrepiece of the room. Mid-century silhouettes, clean-lined low credenzas, and warm wood finishes pair naturally with the 1940s travel aesthetic. To balance the vibrant imagery, simple upholstery in off-white, light grey, or muted linen allows the illustrated scenes to stand out without competing visual clutter.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres on warm coral and bright orange lettering offset by a light lilac background with soft pink floral accents, grounded by deep blues and greens in the coastal vignettes. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, soft warm off-whites and pale lilac tones create a seamless, harmonious transition. If you prefer a richer contrast, pulling out the deep ocean blues or earthy greens from the landscape illustrations on cabinetry or surrounding trim adds depth and complements the retro aesthetic.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. Each design is produced on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving the finished wall a refined appearance. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering a practical way to transform your interior whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.