Wallpaper - Greetings from Oakland - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Oakland wallpaper brings the graphic energy of a mid-century travel postcard into a large-scale format. Inspired by classic 1940s screenprint designs by The Tichnor Brothers, the motif features bold three-dimensional lettering spelling out "Greetings from Oakland, California". Each letter acts as a frame for local scenes, showing historic architecture, park landscapes, sailboats on the water, and city views, set against a soft sky-blue bridge silhouette with pronounced graphic shadows. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a distinct, graphic focal point with plenty of vintage character.

In the room

Because the design has a strong horizontal focal point and clear lettering across the centre, we see this working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall in a living room. Giving the mural space allows the full phrase and the smaller vignettes within each letter to remain clearly legible. In a living room or a dedicated sitting area in a holiday home, positioning the wallpaper behind a lower-profile sofa or along an open feature wall keeps the focal illustrations in plain view rather than cutting them off behind tall furniture.

Styling it

To balance the bold lettering and screenprinted aesthetic, we suggest keeping surrounding furniture relatively clean-lined and understated. Mid-century modern furniture shapes in warm wood tones, such as teak or walnut, pair naturally with the 1940s postcard inspiration. Simple upholstered seating in neutral fabrics allows the rich graphic detail in the wall murals to remain the centre of attention without competing for visual dominance.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is anchored by a backdrop of sky blue, complemented by rich shadow tones and vibrant accent colours within the individual letter scenes. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls, woodwork, or trim, soft off-whites, pale sky blues, or muted slate tones create a balanced transition that echoes the background. For decorative accents or soft furnishings, pulling out small touches of golden yellow, brick red, or forest green found inside the illustrated letters can tie the whole space together.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Produced on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang. Whether you are decorating your main home or styling a holiday getaway, we provide wallpaper options suited to a variety of living situations.