Wallpaper - Chicago Skyline VII

Our Chicago Skyline VII wallpaper brings together the striking verticality and historic character of Chicago architecture through architectural photography by Nathan Larson. Captured in warm sepia and rich charcoal grey tones, the composition balances an ornate, towering Art Deco skyscraper featuring intricate roofline detailing against clean modern high-rises and bold brick facades. Deep shadows and the illuminated vertical lettering of the Morton building in the foreground lend graphic contrast and dimensional weight to the scene. Like all our mural wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure, PVC-free, and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure that makes it straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the composition relies on strong vertical lines and large architectural forms, we see this working particularly well in a dedicated home office, study, or living area where the full height of the skyscrapers can be appreciated. It functions exceptionally well on an accent wall behind a desk or sofa, giving the room an immediate architectural anchor without overwhelming the space. In rooms with standard or taller ceiling heights, the upwards perspective creates an expansive, open feeling, especially along an uninterrupted wall where the interplay of light, shadow, and facade details remains clear and uncluttered.

Styling it

To complement the graphic geometry and sepia character of the image, we would pair this design with clean, structured interior elements:

• Choose furniture with defined silhouettes, such as mid-century modern desks, dark metal frames, or rich timber finishes that echo the architectural lines.
• Incorporate low-profile seating and unpatterned upholstery so the visual detail of the wallpaper remains the primary focal point.
• Add focused warm lighting, such as a directional desk lamp or brass sconce, to highlight the tonal transitions in the shadow areas.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is grounded in deep charcoal greys, soft sepia browns, and pale stone highlights. When building a palette around it, we recommend continuing those warm, muted tones onto adjacent walls with shades of warm off-white, light taupe, or soft slate grey. For accent pieces or trim, deep bronze, matte black, and aged brass naturally echo the metallic and masonry tones captured across the cityscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wallpapers tailored to your specific wall dimensions. Printing to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls, giving you a custom solution for your home.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer versatile decorating options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.