Wallpaper - Greetings from Cape May - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Cape May wallpaper draws inspiration from classic mid-century large-letter souvenir postcards, bringing a vibrant holiday feel straight to the wall. Created by The Tichnor Brothers in the 1940s screenprint style, the bold block lettering of "CAPE MAY" is filled with lively coastal vignettes, including sunny beaches, colourful boats, a historic lighthouse, and classic boardwalk scenes. Set against vivid orange, saffron, and blue tones with crisp cursive script and graphic drop shadows, this design has an energetic, nostalgic character. Made to measure on our PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a graphic statement for any home.

In the room

Because this mural wallpaper acts as a large-scale graphic artwork, we like giving it a clear, uninterrupted focal wall where the entire postcard composition can be appreciated from a distance. In a living room, hallway, or open-plan family space, it instantly creates a cheerful focal point behind a low sofa or along a main entrance wall. For holiday homes or dedicated reading corners, the bold lettering and coastal scenes bring personality without requiring extensive additional wall art. We recommend keeping taller furniture away from the central lettering so the illustrated details inside each letter remain clearly visible.

Styling it

When styling around such an expressive, colourful mural, we find it works best to balance the graphic energy with simpler, grounding interior elements.

• Pair the warm retro palette with natural mid-tone or warm woods, such as teak or warm oak, which naturally echo the mid-century heritage of the artwork.
• Choose furniture with clean, modern silhouettes and quiet neutral upholstery to keep the visual focus firmly on the wall mural.
• Pick out one or two accent colours from the print, like saffron yellow or seaside blue, across smaller accessories like cushions or ceramic pieces.

Colour combinations

The palette of our wallpaper is led by warm saffron, bright orange, and rich blues, balanced by crisp white lettering and darker shadow details. To create a cohesive scheme, we suggest painting adjacent walls in a soft warm white or pale sand, which allows the vibrant tones of the mural to stand out cleanly. If you prefer deeper contrast, a rich navy or muted coastal blue on nearby woodwork or built-in cabinetry will pick up the cooler elements in the water and sky scenes beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. This tailored approach helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during decorating.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, we offer options to suit different homes and living spaces, whether you own your property or rent.