Wallpaper - Greetings from Ocean City - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Ocean City wallpaper brings the vibrant graphic nostalgia of mid-century Americana into a bold, statement-making wall mural. Originally created in the classic 1940s screenprint postcard style by The Tichnor Brothers, the design features large block lettering displaying "Greetings from Ocean City, N.J.", with each letter filled with detailed vignettes of coastal summer life, bustling boardwalks, and sunlit shorelines. Warm sunset yellows and rich oranges balance against deep ocean blues, framed by crisp black outlines and pops of green and red. Printed as made-to-measure mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, our design brings an authentic vintage seaside character to any feature wall.

In the room

Because of the bold central lettering and rich illustrative scenes, we think this design works best on a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full composition can be appreciated from a distance. In a living room or a dedicated family lounge, placing the wallpaper behind a low sofa creates an engaging focal point that immediately anchors the room.

For a vacation home or coastal retreat, our design establishes an inviting, nostalgic atmosphere right from the main living area or dining space. Giving the mural generous breathing room allows the smaller postcard details within each letter to invite closer inspection, while the broader colour palette keeps the entire space feeling bright and energetic.

Styling it

When decorating around such a graphic and colourful wallpaper, we suggest keeping the surrounding furniture relatively grounded. Mid-century modern shapes or clean-lined wooden pieces in warm oak, teak, or painted off-white allow the retro artwork to take centre stage without overwhelming the room. Simple silhouette sofas in neutral upholstery, paired with unpatterned cotton or canvas cushions, provide comfortable visual balance against the dense illustration.

To highlight the vintage Americana aesthetic, you might incorporate classic nautical touches or painted metal accents that pick up on the coastal boardwalk theme. Keeping decorative clutter on the wall to a minimum ensures the bold lettering and coastal scenes remain the clear visual anchor of your interior.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a rich, multi-toned palette of sunny yellows, warm oranges, ocean blues, vibrant greens, and bold red accents, all anchored by graphic black outlines.

To create a cohesive scheme, we recommend pulling softer accent colours from the print for your surrounding walls and woodwork. Warm sandy off-whites, sun-washed creams, or muted sky blues on adjacent walls soften the high contrast of the primary motif. If you prefer a bolder look, picking up the deep navy blue or rich burnt orange from the sunset tones in your accent chairs, curtains, or painted trim adds depth and reinforces the cheerful coastal feel.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving the finished print a refined surface feel. All of our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering practical options suited to homeowners and renters alike.