Wallpaper - Greetings from Oregon Coast - Screenprint Postcard

Capturing the nostalgic charm of vintage travel art, our Greetings from Oregon Coast wallpaper brings a scenic seaside vista into the home. Adapted from a classic 1930s screenprint design by The Tichnor Brothers, the motif portrays a winding coastal highway hugging rugged cliffside rocks alongside rolling green hills and a deep blue ocean. Burnt orange and rich earthy tones bring warmth to the foreground, balancing the cool horizon and open sky. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made to measure to your specific wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because the artwork features a wide horizon line and sweeping landscape perspective, we think this wall mural works exceptionally well on an open, uninterrupted wall where the full breadth of the coastal panorama can unfold. In a living room or a relaxed vacation home, placing this design behind a low sofa or along a primary feature wall allows the scenic depth to anchor the entire room.

For smaller spaces or hallway transitions, the vintage postcard aesthetic introduces a sense of travel and open air without overwhelming the layout. The balanced contrast between the deep ocean blues and warm coastal earth tones means the design remains visually engaging across both daylit morning hours and softer artificial light in the evening.

Styling it

To complement the retro screenprint character of this design, we suggest keeping the surrounding furniture clean-lined with a nod to mid-century or vintage aesthetics. Low-profile credenzas and seating with understated silhouettes work nicely to leave as much of the horizon visible as possible.

• Pair the wallpaper with warm timber pieces, such as medium-tone oak or teak, to echo the earthy ochre and burnt orange accents in the rocks.
• Incorporate simple textured upholstery in undyed cotton or woven wool to ground the space without competing with the scenic print.
• Choose understated matte black or aged bronze lighting fixtures that pick up the fine graphic linework in the roadway and cliff contours.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on rich earthy rocks, burnt orange highway edges, deep ocean blue, and soft sky tones. When selecting surrounding wall paint and decor, warm off-white or soft biscuit shades on adjacent walls provide a clean, cohesive background that lets the scenic mural stand out.

If you prefer a moodier atmosphere, pulling the deeper slate blue or muted ocean navy into surrounding painted joinery, trim, or upholstery creates a handsome, cohesive wrap around the room. For accent pieces, muted terracotta, amber glassware, and olive greens harmonise naturally with the coastal landscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Custom-sized production helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared to purchasing standard rolls with predetermined dimensions.

Our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a light, subtle surface structure. Designed to be simple and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile decorating options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.