Wallpaper - Chicago Skyline II

Our Chicago Skyline II wallpaper by Nathan Larson captures the dramatic upward angle of modern architecture, focusing on a twisting skyscraper with reflective glass facade panels rising into an atmospheric sky. Rendered in clean monochrome tones ranging from bright white highlights to deep charcoal gray and black, the photographic composition brings a structured, urban character to an interior. The strong diagonal lines and repeating geometric window patterns create an energetic sense of vertical movement across the wall. Made to measure to your exact wall dimensions on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design is simple to hang and creates an immediate architectural statement.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a dedicated home office or study where the bold architectural geometry provides a focused, metropolitan backdrop. Because the composition has strong vertical lines and significant tonal contrast, it excels on an uninterrupted feature wall behind a desk, workstation, or reading area. In rooms with standard ceiling heights, the upward-looking photographic angle helps draw the eye vertically, giving the wall area a greater sense of height and openness.

Styling it

To balance the crisp lines and high contrast of the architectural photography, we suggest incorporating warm, organic textures throughout the surrounding space. Darker woods such as walnut or smoked oak pair naturally with the charcoal and black tones of the skyscraper, softening the graphic feel of the building's facade. For furniture, choosing pieces with clean silhouettes and matte finishes prevents competing with the reflective glass details in the motif. Brushed metal hardware or subtle matte black elements will echo the industrial quality of the image without overpowering the room.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built entirely around neutral monochrome shades: crisp whites, mid-tone grays, deep charcoal, and solid blacks. When painting surrounding walls or choosing large furnishings, off-whites, cool grays, or rich graphite tones maintain a seamless contemporary palette. If you prefer to introduce color into the room, deeper accent tones like forest green, burnt amber, or navy blue in upholstery or accessories provide a sophisticated contrast against the black and white photograph.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order specifically to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls. All our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering flexible decorating options whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.