Wallpaper - Empire State Threaded

Capturing the iconic New York City street view framed by red brick warehouse architecture and the steel arches of the Manhattan Bridge, our Empire State Threaded wallpaper brings striking urban scale to your walls. Photographed by Jan Becke, the composition looks through the historic streets of DUMBO towards the Empire State Building perfectly positioned beneath the towering bridge tower. Rich terracotta brick tones contrast with industrial slate blues, weathered steelwork, and soft daylight in the distance. As one of our architectural wall murals, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that hangs straightforwardly.

In the room

We see this design working exceptionally well in a living room, study, or home office where the architectural depth can expand the visual space. Because the perspective draws the eye straight down the street and through the bridge arch, placing this mural on a main feature wall behind a low sofa or a streamlined desk gives the room an immediate sense of openness. For larger uninterrupted walls, the full symmetry of the brick facades and steel trusses can be appreciated without feeling crowded, while in a compact study the visual corridor creates the feeling of looking out directly into the city.

Styling it

To let the dramatic perspective and architectural details take centre stage, we suggest styling the surrounding space with considered restraint.

Clean-lined contemporary furniture in black metal or dark powder-coated finishes echoes the industrial ironwork and fire escapes in the photograph. Warm timber elements, such as mid-tone oak or oiled walnut, naturally complement the reddish-brown masonry of the flanking buildings. Keeping upholstery and rugs simple in neutral slate, stone, or muted charcoal helps the room feel balanced, allowing the vibrant street scene to serve as the dominant visual focal point.

Colour combinations

Our Empire State Threaded wallpaper is anchored by deep terracotta red, rich russet brick tones, and industrial slate blue, balanced by the pale atmospheric sky in the background. For adjoining painted walls and woodwork, muted warm off-whites or soft stone greys provide a quiet backdrop that keeps the room light. If you want a moodier, more tailored feel, a deep slate grey or dark charcoal drawn from the bridge framework creates a grounded, cohesive envelope around the mural wallpapers.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, crafted to be straightforward to hang. Whether you are transforming a permanent home or customising a rented space, our wall murals are created to fit your individual living situation.