Wallpaper - Empire Skyline

Our Empire Skyline wallpaper, created by Avery Tillmon, brings an artistic New York architectural panorama to the wall through detailed ink drawing and a layered, collage-like background. The composition features famous 20th-century silhouettes such as the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building anchored along the base, set against weathered newsprint text and soft sand and warm neutral washes. What we particularly like is how the graphic black ink lines contrast with the quiet, textured backdrop, giving the city view a nostalgic and thoughtful character. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline forms a continuous horizontal panorama along the lower third of the design, we especially like this mural across a wider, uninterrupted wall. In a living room, placing it behind a low sofa allows the full architectural profile to rise naturally above the seating line without being obscured. The generous, open upper area makes it equally suited to rooms with standard or higher ceilings, creating an airy vertical balance that keeps the space feeling open. In a study or home office, the architectural detail and subdued sand tones introduce visual depth behind a desk while maintaining a calm, focused atmosphere.

Styling it

The architectural ink drawing pairs naturally with transitional and contemporary interior schemes that value clean silhouettes and tactile warmth. We would combine this design with furniture that echoes its graphic lines, such as a dark metal desk frame or low-profile credenza, balanced by warm wood tones like walnut or smoked oak to draw out the neutral background. To keep the focus on the skyline's intricate line work, we suggest keeping surrounding textiles understated in weave and solid in tone, avoiding competing patterns on upholstery or area rugs.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper centers on a palette of sand, warm paper tones, soft yellow undertones, and charcoal black ink, with delicate touches of warm light in the building windows. To create a cohesive room scheme, we recommend pairing it with adjacent painted walls in warm off-white, light linen, or soft biscuit. For a richer, more grounded contrast on woodwork, shelving, or accent furniture, deeper charcoal, espresso, or muted olive work exceptionally well alongside the dark ink silhouettes.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls. Our murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure that adds depth to the printed artwork. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.