Wallpaper - Hey Chicago

Designed by Michael Mullan, our Hey Chicago wallpaper captures the architectural energy of the Windy City through a layered collage of graphic silhouettes, street signs, and typographic details. Iconic skyline landmarks, from the towering skyscrapers and Navy Pier ferris wheel to the distinctive Chicago theatre sign, sit alongside weathered newsprint textures, dots, and grid patterns. Rendered in a balanced palette of deep navy, slate blue, warm terracotta, and muted earthy tones over an off-white background, this expressive mural wallpaper brings an artistic, urban spirit to any interior. Like all our wallpapers, it is made-to-measure and PVC-free, with a subtle structure in the paper.

In the room

With its horizontal skyline composition and bold collage styling, this design works especially well across an uninterrupted feature wall where the full panorama can unfold. In a living room, we see it anchored behind a low-profile sofa, allowing the towering architectural forms and intricate typography to draw the eye upward. It is equally suited to a creative home office or study, where the layered motifs and vintage newspaper textures add character without overwhelming the workspace. Because the pattern carries significant visual energy, placing it on a focal wall while keeping surrounding walls painted in a quiet neutral tone gives the mural room to breathe.

Styling it

To complement the postmodern, eclectic look of the design, we suggest pairing it with clean-lined furniture that will not compete with the architectural silhouettes. Mid-century silhouettes in warm wood tones, such as walnut or teak, harmonize naturally with the earthy terracotta and cream accents in the print. Surrounding upholstery and textiles in textured natural fabrics like coarse-weave wool or unbleached canvas reinforce the mixed-media feel of the artwork, while matte black iron or dark metal accents echo the crisp graphic linework of the bridges and high-rise facades.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a grounded palette of deep indigo, slate blue, and stone tones, warmed by terracotta red, tan, and soft off-white. When choosing colours for adjacent walls, trim, or cabinetry, pulling a muted off-white or light stone shade from the background keeps the room open and cohesive. For a bolder, more enveloping atmosphere in a study or library nook, echoing the deep navy or earthy rust tones on nearby painted joinery creates a rich, tailored contrast against the lighter sections of the wallpaper.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during installation. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure on the surface. We make our wall murals to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options suited to different homes, personal styles, and living situations.