Wallpaper - Midtown Sunsets Pt. II

Our Midtown Sunsets Pt. II wallpaper captures the dense, architectural energy of New York City bathed in the warm, golden glow of late afternoon light. Photographed by Jan Becke, the panoramic composition highlights the iconic Manhattan skyline, with the Empire State Building rising prominently above layers of classic brownstones, modern glass towers, and rooftops against a moody, cloud-dappled sky. The rich interplay of earthy browns, terracotta tones, and cool steel greys gives this city wallpaper a striking sense of depth and scale. Printed as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wall mural, it brings an expansive urban atmosphere directly into your interior.

In the room

Because of its wide panoramic horizon and intricate architectural detail, we think this design works best across a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full skyline can unfold. In a spacious living room, placing it behind a main sofa creates an impressive architectural focal point that anchors the entire seating area. It also performs brilliantly in a dedicated home office or study, where the expansive cityscape introduces visual depth behind a desk without feeling visually noisy.

The balance between the golden sunlit facades and the deeper shadows in the lower half of the photograph allows the wallpaper to feel grounded. In rooms with generous daylight, the warm ochres and light browns in the brickwork catch the light naturally, while in the evening, subtle interior lighting emphasises the dramatic sky and high-rise silhouettes.

Styling it

To let the detailed skyline remain the primary focus, we recommend pairing the wall mural with furniture that has clean, purposeful lines. Contemporary pieces or mid-century silhouettes in warm wood finishes, such as walnut or stained oak, echo the golden-hour tones of the buildings. Sleek matte black or dark charcoal accents on lighting fixtures and table legs connect effortlessly with the darker window grids and shadowed facades in the foreground.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a rich palette of warm amber, light brown, earthy terracotta, and soft stone, contrasted against steel greys and slate blue tones in the sky. To build a cohesive room scheme around it, consider painting adjacent walls in warm, muted neutrals like oatmeal, biscuit, or soft stone. For a moodier, more tailored look, a deep slate grey or rich charcoal on surrounding trim or built-in shelving provides a strong frame that draws out the darker shadows of the cityscape.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared to standard rolls. Every wall mural is completely PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering a simple way to bring distinctive photography and bespoke design into your home.