Wallpaper - Stars & Stripes Manhattan

Our Stars & Stripes Manhattan wallpaper brings together classic Americana and urban architecture in a bold, layered composition. Red and white stripes merge with white stars across a deep navy blue background, overlaid with the dramatic silhouette of iconic city skyscrapers and geometric triangular angles. The design carries a vintage, weathered character with visible grain and distressed marks reminiscent of a 1970s screenprint. Produced to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, this wallpaper makes a striking graphic statement while remaining straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the skyline silhouette and geometric flag elements create strong visual contrast, we like this design best on a main feature wall where the full horizontal composition can unfold without too much disruption. In a home office or study, placing the mural behind a desk gives the room an immediate focal point with plenty of graphic energy. It also works naturally in a den or media room, where the deep navy tones and rich red accents feel cosy and grounded under warmer, low-level evening lighting. Giving the wallpaper an uninterrupted wall allows the height of the skyscrapers and the rhythm of the stripes to be seen in their entirety.

Styling it

The graphic, vintage character of this mural wallpaper makes it particularly well suited to spaces with an industrial, retro, or eclectic feel. We would keep the surrounding furniture relatively understated to let the bold motif take centre stage. Darker wood tones such as walnut or stained teak echo the nostalgic mood without competing with the red and blue palette. Pieces in matte black metal, like a simple desk frame or minimalist shelving, pick up on the architectural silhouettes in the artwork and keep the room grounded.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper is anchored by deep navy blue, warm off-white, and classic red, softened by earthy undertones and distressed texture. When painting neighbouring walls or selecting larger decorative elements, we suggest looking to off-white, soft stone, or muted chalky grey to keep the space open and balanced. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, pulling out the deep navy for adjacent walls or woodwork creates a dramatic backdrop that ties directly into the base of the design.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. Printing to your measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure, giving the finished wall a refined look. Our wallpapers are straightforward to hang, whether you are decorating your own home or personalising a rented space.