Wallpaper - Greetings from the Start - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from the Start wallpaper captures a detailed aerial view of a mid-century airport terminal in a vintage screenprint postcard style, originally created by The Tichnor Brothers. At the centre of the composition sits a large circular fountain with radiating water jets, bordered by rows of parked cars, a curved terminal roofline, and a tall control tower overlooking the open runways and horizon beyond. Rendered in a quiet palette of soft grey and neutral tones, this graphic scene brings a structured, architectural character to the wall. Like all Wallism mural wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure and completely PVC-free.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well in a home office, study, or hallway where its graphic geometry and sense of perspective can be appreciated up close. In a living room, placing this wallpaper along an uninterrupted main wall allows the expansive airport grounds, horizon line, and fine architectural detail to read as a complete panoramic scene. The cool, neutral grey palette ensures the composition feels balanced rather than visually heavy, making it equally well suited to compact study alcoves or larger open-plan living areas where you want an architectural accent wall without overpowering the rest of the interior.

Styling it

Because this design features structured architectural lines and a screenprinted character, we like balancing it with clean-lined, contemporary furniture or mid-century pieces that echo its 1960s aesthetic. Low-profile seating or streamlined desks keep the upper half of the composition open, preserving the sense of open sky and runway perspective. When choosing accents, dark metal details such as black iron or charcoal frames complement the deep tones of the control tower and tarmac, while smooth plaster finishes or matte painted woodwork anchor the grey tonal range without competing with the motif.

Colour combinations

Our design is built around soft greys, cool neutral tones, and deeper charcoal accents. When planning adjacent walls, woodwork, and large surfaces, we suggest working with clean off-whites or soft pale greys to keep the surrounding space feeling open and cohesive. For a slightly bolder contrast, deep charcoal or slate grey on surrounding woodwork or cabinetry highlights the darker structures within the airport composition. If you prefer introducing warmer accents through furniture or accessories, muted taupe or pale sand tones sit comfortably against the neutral grey base.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls. Our wall murals are produced on a PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation, we offer wallpaper options suited to different spaces and practical needs.