Wallpaper - Greetings from El Paraiso Motel - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from El Paraiso Motel wallpaper brings the warm nostalgia of a mid-century travel postcard into a large-scale wall mural. The design illustrates a classic brown gabled lodge set against tall pines and an open blue sky, with dappled tree shadows falling across the timber roof. Near the entrance, a bright red umbrella and white seating create a cheerful focal point against the green lawn. Originally created by The Tichnor Brothers in the 1940s screenprint style, this vintage mural wallpaper carries a distinct retro character with an earthy palette of umber brown, pine green, brick red, and crisp white. Produced made-to-measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a distinctive way to bring vintage mountain character into your home.

In the room

We love this scenic design on a main feature wall where the lodge architecture and surrounding pines can unfold across an uninterrupted surface. In a living room or reading room, it works wonderfully placed behind a low-backed sofa or comfortable seating area, allowing the vintage postcard composition to stay clearly in view. The vertical reach of the pine trees also lends itself well to spaces with higher ceilings or open dining areas where the landscape can anchor the room. Because the artwork features a complete pictorial scene rather than a small repeating pattern, giving it an unbroken wall lets the full narrative and mid-century aesthetic take center stage.

Styling it

To complement the rustic 1940s aesthetic of our mural wallpaper, we suggest pairing it with furniture and accents that lean into mid-century cabin character without feeling cluttered.

• Choose warm wood furniture in tones like teak, mid-tone oak, or rich walnut to echo the timber tones of the gabled lodge.
• Introduce upholstery in unbleached linen, wool, or canvas to balance the illustrated screenprint details with soft, grounded textures.
• Add small accent pieces in matte black metal or vintage red to pick up on the umbrella and outdoor chairs in the illustration.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is grounded in earthy umber brown, forest green, clear sky blue, and vibrant red accents. When painting adjacent walls or selecting trim, we recommend soft warm whites, pale sand, or muted cream to keep the space open and let the colors within the mural stand out. For cabinetry, doors, or woodwork, a deep olive or subdued evergreen harmonizes naturally with the illustrated tree canopy, while warm terracotta or muted brick accents in cushions or throws tie back to the cheerful red elements.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the finished look. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, making it simple to transform your interior whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.