Wallpaper - Greetings from Washington - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Washington wallpaper captures the classic charm of a mid-century souvenir postcard, created in the distinctive 1940s style of The Tichnor Brothers. Large dimensional lettering spells out the greeting across the centre, with each block letter framing iconic landmarks such as the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. Radiant sunburst rays in warm orange and golden yellow contrast with the vibrant sky blue background, giving the scene a graphic, screenprint-inspired look. Printed to order on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an expressive graphic identity to any feature wall.

In the room

Because the motif relies on a single horizontal composition with prominent lettering, we think it works best on an open, uninterrupted wall where the full graphic can be appreciated at once. In a living room or holiday home, it serves naturally as a central focal point, especially positioned along a main accent wall behind a low sofa or credenza. The bold visual scale and high contrast mean the design carries significant presence, making it well suited to spaces where you want the wall mural to set the primary character of the room rather than sit quietly in the background.

Styling it

To balance the strong lines and energetic colour palette of this design, we suggest pairing it with clean, unpatterned interior elements:

• Choose simple mid-century or modern furniture shapes in warm woods like teak or walnut, which mirror the golden undertones in the print.
• Keep surrounding textiles in solid, neutral weaves so they do not compete with the detailed landmark illustrations inside the lettering.
• Introduce dark metal accents or classic industrial light fittings to ground the playful, vintage travel aesthetic.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by its saturated sky blue backdrop and radiant orange, yellow, and red accents within the lettering. Around the motif, we recommend pulling out softer complementary tones rather than matching the most intense shades. Warm off-whites, pale cream, or muted sandy tones on adjoining walls help soften the contrast, while deeper slate blues or warm terracotta accents in soft furnishings can echo the print without overwhelming the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions of your wall. Making each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared to standard rolls. Our mural wallpapers are completely PVC-free, feature a subtle physical texture in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.