Wallpaper - Middle of Soho

Our Middle of Soho wallpaper captures the layered architectural character of lower Manhattan on a quiet, overcast day. Photographed by Tono Balaguer, the composition focuses on classic gray and light brown brick facades, repetitive rows of square windows, ornate white columns, and a traditional rooftop wooden water tower. Soft street steam drifting upwards and a sharp pop of yellow from a traffic light bring depth and authentic street-level atmosphere to the perspective. We produce our wallpapers made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making them straightforward to hang in any room.

In the room

Because the photographic perspective has vertical height and architectural rhythm, this wallpaper works especially well on a main feature wall in a living room, hallway, or home office. The repeating window grids and balanced brickwork create visual structure without feeling chaotic. In an open-plan room or living space, placing the mural on a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall lets the full scale of the buildings and the rooftop water tower show naturally. The muted, earthy brick tones also make it comfortable across larger residential spaces where you want graphic interest without excessive glare or sharp contrast.

Styling it

The architectural photography naturally complements contemporary, industrial, and minimalist interior schemes. To keep the visual balance grounded, we recommend pairing the design with clean-lined furniture and materials that reflect its urban character.

• Ground the space with dark metal hardware, matte black steel, or deep charcoal accents that echo the window frames and street details.
• Bring in warm wood furniture, such as weathered ash or natural walnut, to connect with the earthy brown brickwork and rooftop water tower.
• Keep surrounding upholstery and large fabrics relatively neutral and textured, using plain wool, coarse weave fabrics, or smooth leather rather than competing patterns.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on an earthy foundation of weathered brick brown, pale masonry gray, soft white, and subtle undertones of light brown and muted green, punctuated by a bright yellow traffic signal. Around the wall, warm off-white, light greige, or soft stone on adjacent walls keeps the room open while letting the architectural print stand forward. For a deeper, more atmospheric setting, deeper charcoal or muted olive gray on trim, doors, or cabinetry pulls out the darker accents within the cityscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design fits your room while helping to reduce unnecessary excess material. Every wall mural is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to a variety of living situations and homes.