Wallpaper - Michigan Avenue - Screenprint

Our Michigan Avenue screenprint-style wallpaper presents a vibrant vintage aerial view of Chicago looking north from the river. Created with Wild Apple Portfolio, the artwork showcases historic skyscrapers, the grand sweep of Michigan Avenue, and the sandy curves of the Lake Michigan shoreline with nearby green parkland. The screenprint character gives the composition rich visual texture and a nostalgic mid-century tone, highlighted by warm stone buildings, deep red-brown accents, and cool sky-blue water. Made to measure and completely PVC-free, our wallpaper brings architectural history and urban character to your interior.

In the room

The angled aerial perspective creates strong vertical lines and visual depth, making this wallpaper especially effective on an accent wall. In a home office, study, or private library, placing the design behind a desk or reading chair introduces an engaging architectural focal point without overwhelming the space. Because the artwork contains dense graphic detail, we recommend installing it on a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full city layout and shoreline can be viewed from a comfortable distance.

Styling it

To let the detailed vintage illustration take center stage, pair the wall mural with furniture that features clean silhouettes and understated surfaces. Mid-century modern wooden desks in warm walnut or medium oak complement the rich architectural tones, while dark bronze or matte black lighting fixtures echo the linear screenprint accents throughout the city grid. Simple linen upholstery in neutral tones keeps the surrounding space balanced and grounded.

Colour combinations

The palette is anchored by soft beige and warm cream paper tones, paired with sky blue along the lake, sage green foliage, and rust-red building details. To create a cohesive room scheme, consider pulling the deeper terracottas or warm sandstone hues into adjacent painted trim, shelving, or upholstery. Crisp off-white walls provide a clean contrast, while muted slate blue can draw out the coastal water elements.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce all of our wall murals using PVC-free wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile solutions whether you are decorating a family home or personalizing a rented apartment.