Wallpaper - State Bragging Rights

Illustrated by Farida Zaman, our State Bragging Rights wallpaper brings the map of the United States to life through expressive hand-lettered names and playful vignettes. Each state is paired with charming visual landmarks, local icons, and state symbols, from California's Golden Gate Bridge and Florida's flamingo to Texas longhorns and the Space Needle in Washington. Rendered with bold black outlines and a vibrant palette of royal blue, cherry red, sunny yellow, and turquoise against a clean white backdrop, this whimsical wall mural adds character and storytelling to any interior. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and custom made-to-measure for a smooth, tailored fit on your wall.

In the room

Because of the rich density of illustrations across the map, this design works best on an open, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full geography can be explored. We especially like it in a dedicated playroom, children's bedroom, or toddler room, where the detailed drawings invite curiosity and continuous discovery. It is equally suited to a family study, teenage room, or home library as an engaging focal point.

To give every state vignette and handwritten label room to breathe, we suggest placing this wall mural behind low furniture, such as a child's bed, a study desk, or low toy storage benches. This keeps the lower regions, including Texas, Florida, Alaska, and Hawaii, clearly in view. In rooms with bright daylight, the crisp contrast between the clean white backdrop and the saturated primary colors feels particularly fresh and cheerful.

Styling it

When decorating around such a graphic and narrative wallpaper, balance is key. We would keep the surrounding furnishings relatively simple and functional, letting the illustrated map remain the main decorative voice in the room.

Natural, light wood furniture pairs effortlessly with the airy white ground, grounding the space without adding visual clutter. To complement the playful aesthetic, you can pick out one or two accent shades from the artwork, such as a primary red desk chair, a soft blue rug, or yellow storage bins, echoing the vibrant motifs without overwhelming the space. Matte painted furniture in off-white or navy also helps anchor the room cleanly.

Colour combinations

The design is built on a crisp white ground, defined by strong black line work and accented with energetic primary and secondary tones, particularly cobalt blue, bright red, golden yellow, grass green, and coral pink.

When choosing paint for adjoining walls or woodwork, a soft, warm white creates a seamless extension of the background. For a bolder, cohesive look, deep navy or slate blue on adjacent walls or trim creates a handsome frame around the mural wallpaper. If you prefer warmer accents, muted mustard yellow or warm brick red on painted trim or curtains will pick up the sunny details in the central state illustrations.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. This custom approach ensures the composition is tailored to your space while helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper.

All our wall murals are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wallpapers make it easy to create a personalized, design-led accent wall in your home.