Wallpaper - Map of New York City

Our Map of New York City wallpaper, created by Anton Shahrai, presents an intricate cartographic overview of the metropolis in a refined, monochromatic palette. Featuring a detailed network of street grids, arterial roads, and coastal waterways rendered in charcoal and smoke grey against a clean neutral background, the composition carries the graphic crispness of screenprint art. At the base, understated typography anchors the layout. Made to measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings a structured, architectural perspective to modern residential interiors.

In the room

Because this design contains a dense network of fine linework, we see it working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall where the entire cartography has space to breathe. In a living room or dedicated home office, placing the mural behind a desk or low-backed sofa ensures that key urban details and the balance between water and land remain fully visible. In a study, the calm monochrome scheme introduces graphic interest without visual clutter, making it an engaging backdrop across a main working wall.

Styling it

We suggest pairing this cartographic design with contemporary, minimalist furniture that echoes its clean lines and graphic discipline. Low-profile silhouettes in matte black metal, smoked glass, or crisp painted finishes let the intricate street grid take centre stage without competing for attention.

To soften the precise geometry of the map, bring in natural warmth through mid-tone wood elements such as walnut or ash shelving, alongside tactile wool or boucle upholstery. Keeping decorative objects restrained and avoiding busy floral or geometric fabrics elsewhere in the room helps preserve the architectural clarity of the space.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is composed around a palette of cool smoke grey, charcoal linework, and soft neutral white. To build a cohesive environment, consider surrounding the mural with muted off-whites, pale stone, or soft pebble grey on adjacent walls and woodwork. For a stronger contrast, deep slate or charcoal grey on nearby joinery creates an intentional, tailored look.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Produced on PVC-free material, our paper features a subtle physical structure and is designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.