Wallpaper - Map of Queens

Our Map of Queens wallpaper translates the intricate geography of the New York borough into a clean, modern cartographic mural. Designed by Anton Shahrai, the composition balances precise street grids and curving transit arteries against calm waterways and landforms, rendered in a crisp palette of smoke grey, charcoal, and soft off-white. The detailed linework gives the design a graphic rhythm that draws the eye across neighbourhoods, shorelines, and parks. Printed as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals with a subtle physical structure in the paper, it makes a striking focal point for contemporary interiors.

In the room

We see this design working especially well in a study, home office, or living room where you can step back to take in the overall urban geography or lean in close to explore individual street networks. Because the map contains dense, intricate line detail, we suggest giving it a wide, uninterrupted feature wall behind a desk, console table, or sofa. Keeping larger pieces of high furniture away from the centre allows the borough's distinctive contours and typography along the bottom margin to remain clearly visible.

Styling it

The sharp, geometric clarity of the street grid pairs naturally with modern, industrial, or minimalist furnishings. We would combine this wallpaper with furniture featuring clean profiles and structured silhouettes, such as matte black metal framing, warm ash, or smoked oak. To balance the fine linework, choose low-patterned or solid upholstery in rich woven textures, keeping visual clutter to a minimum so the cartography remains the primary statement in the space.

Colour combinations

The design is built around a neutral base of cool smoke grey, crisp white, and deep slate linework. To complement these verified shades, you can frame the mural with surrounding walls in soft off-white, pale mist grey, or a contrasting deep charcoal. For furniture and textiles, earthy accents like cognac leather, muted olive, or brushed graphite bring warmth without competing with the monochromatic balance of the print.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, easy to hang, and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. We offer options suited to a variety of living situations, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.