Wallpaper - Chicago Skyline I

Our Chicago Skyline I wall mural captures the dramatic, twisting architecture of a modern high-rise wrapped in dark reflective glass against an overcast sky. Photographer Nathan Larson frames the building's wavy, sculptural contours looking upwards, creating a strong vertical rhythm and an imposing urban silhouette. The palette focuses on deep charcoal greys, soft silvers, and muted sky tones, giving the image a clean, graphic presence on the wall. Produced to your exact dimensions, our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle surface structure that brings out the fine architectural detail.

In the room

Because the photographic composition has such a strong upward pull, we see this working particularly well on a taller wall or across an uninterrupted surface in a living room, hallway, or home study. The darker glass facade provides visual weight, while the softer grey sky prevents the design from feeling closed in. On an accent wall behind a low sofa or a minimalist desk, the vertical sweep of the skyscraper anchors the room without needing additional wall decor.

Styling it

We would lean into the architectural clarity of the photograph by keeping surrounding furniture simple and structured. Pieces with clean silhouettes, slim black metal frames, or brushed steel accents naturally echo the metallic and glass elements of the building. To balance the cool, contemporary mood of the mural wallpapers, we like introducing warmth through natural timber flooring, smooth leather upholstery, or a tactile wool rug in an un-dyed grey or oatmeal tone.

Colour combinations

The design is built around charcoal grey, cool silver-grey, and off-white tones found across the glass panels and the cloudy sky. Around this wallpaper, we would pair adjacent walls painted in pale stone, chalky off-white, or a light architectural grey to keep the space balanced and bright. For a moodier, more enveloping scheme, charcoal or slate woodwork will pick up on the deep tones within the building's facade.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper. Every design is PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.