Wallpaper - Map of New York City

Our Map of New York City wallpaper, created by Anton Shahrai, brings the intricate urban geography of the city into a refined, graphic wall mural. The design presents a detailed cartographic view featuring Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the surrounding waterways, defined by fine line work, precise street grids, and soft gray water bodies set against a clean off-white background. The monochromatic smoke gray and neutral palette gives the detailed map an understated, screenprint-inspired character that makes an impact without overwhelming a room. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure.

In the room

Because of the high level of detail across the entire map, we like this design best on a wider, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full geography of the city can be appreciated. In a living room, it works wonderfully on the main wall behind a low sofa, allowing the detailed street networks and waterways to remain visible above the furniture line. We also see this wallpaper working exceptionally well in a home office or study, where the graphic cartography adds a focused, intellectual focal point behind a desk.

In rooms with generous daylight, the delicate contrast between the fine street lines and the light background remains crisp and easy to read. If you are placing it in a study with softer, focused lamp lighting, the darker transit arteries and coastline outlines anchor the wall with a calm, graphic presence.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this architectural map design with clean-lined, contemporary furniture that echoes its minimalist character. Sleek silhouettes, low profiles, and unadorned surfaces keep the room balanced, letting the dense linework of the mural serve as the primary visual texture.

To complement the cool, monochromatic palette of the print, introduce warm wood furniture, such as natural oak or ash, which brings an inviting balance to the graphic gray tones. Simple black metal accents, like slim floor lamps or framed side tables, can subtly mirror the precise ink lines of the map without competing with it.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper is strictly monochromatic, composed of deep slate-gray linework, soft smoke-gray fills for the water, and a warm off-white backdrop.

When choosing surrounding paint colors and decor, we suggest keeping adjacent walls in matching neutral tones, such as soft chalky white or light warm gray, to create a seamless, cohesive space. For a more graphic look, deeper charcoal or slate accents on woodwork or shelving will pull out the darker street lines in the design. If you want to introduce accent color into the room, muted earthy tones like terracotta, olive, or warm amber work beautifully against the neutral backdrop.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions you provide for your wall. Producing each mural to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. We have designed them to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.