Wallpaper - Hey Chicago

Our Hey Chicago wallpaper, designed by Michael Mullan, celebrates the architectural energy of the Windy City through a layered, collage-inspired skyline. Distinctive silhouettes like the Willis Tower and the John Hancock Center rise alongside iconic cultural references, from the Navy Pier Ferris wheel and Chicago Theatre marquee to street signage and graphic textures. Rendered in a grounded palette of deep navy, slate blue, warm terracotta, and earthy stone against a distressed newspaper-style backdrop, this design brings an artistic, retro feel to any wall. Printed as made-to-measure, PVC-free wall murals, our wallpaper makes it simple to introduce a graphic urban statement to your home.

In the room

Because the composition spans a panoramic city view with varying building heights and typography, we see this working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-backed sofa ensures that the towering skyscrapers and upper landmark motifs remain in full view. It also makes an engaging backdrop for a home office or study, where the rich architectural details and typographic elements create an inspiring, creative atmosphere without overwhelming the workspace.

Styling it

To balance the vibrant graphic energy of the skyline, we recommend pairing the wallpaper with clean, contemporary furniture featuring understated lines. Mid-century silhouettes in warm wood or dark-stained finishes complement the retro poster aesthetic nicely, while matte black accents anchor the strong architectural outlines. Keeping large textiles like rugs and upholstery in quiet, solid textures allows the layered cityscape to remain the primary visual focal point.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on a versatile mix of deep navy, denim, and slate blue balanced by warm rust reds, vintage cream, and weathered stone. To create a cohesive look across adjacent walls, we suggest pulling out the muted off-white or soft warm stone tones for your paint. If you prefer a moodier and more defined interior, pairing the mural with deep ink blue or rich charcoal on surrounding woodwork creates a striking, tailored contrast.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer an accessible way to transform your interior with distinctive, design-led imagery.