Wallpaper - Map of Queens

Our Map of Queens wallpaper transforms the intricate street grid and waterways of the New York City borough into a graphic cartographic wall mural. Designed by Anton Shahrai, the composition balances precise street lines, dark transit arteries, and soft gray water bodies against a crisp white background. The clean, neutral palette highlights the dense urban geometry across Queens, from the East River waterfront across to Jamaica Bay, anchored by a bold typographic label at the base. Produced custom to your exact dimensions, our PVC-free wallpapers are easy to hang and feature a subtle paper structure.

In the room

Because of the high level of fine detail in the street network, we see this design working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full borough layout can unfold. In a home office or study, placing our mural wallpaper directly behind a desk or work table creates an engaging architectural focal point that invites closer inspection. In a living room, it anchors the seating area when installed behind a low-profile sofa, allowing the expansive street grid and the lower typography to remain visible without being split by tall furniture.

Styling it

The graphic quality of this cartographic design pairs naturally with clean-lined modern or mid-century furniture. We would keep the surrounding pieces relatively understated so the fine line work carries the visual pattern in the room. Dark metal finishes, such as matte black steel light fixtures or slim shelving frames, mirror the prominent highway routes in the map. For warmth alongside the cool graphic contrast, introduce warm woods like walnut or natural ash in your desk or credenza to balance the crisp architectural lines.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built on a neutral grayscale palette, combining charcoal and smoke gray line work with soft slate water areas against a clean white backdrop. Around the wallpaper, deep charcoal, muted off-white, and warm gray paint tones create a cohesive tonal environment. If you prefer introducing subtle color on adjacent walls or trim, dusty olive or navy blue adds depth while keeping the overall room calm and architectural.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures that the design fits your space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess material.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals offer flexible decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.