Wallpaper - Greetings from Spokane - Screenprint Postcard

Our vintage postcard design, created by The Tichnor Brothers in the 1940s, brings classic American mid-century graphic art into the modern interior. The design centres on the bold, three-dimensional lettering spelling "Spokane", with each letter filled with detailed scenic vignettes of Washington landmarks, bridges, rivers, gardens, and architecture. Set against a geometric background of textured blue, orange, yellow, and navy blocks, this wallpaper delivers an expressive visual statement full of retro character. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions and are entirely PVC-free with a subtle structure in the paper.

In the room

Because of the strong horizontal graphic layout and prominent typography, we see this wall mural working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a living room, hallway, or home office. Giving the mural a wider wall ensures that the full lettering and surrounding colour blocking remain clearly visible without being clipped by doorframes or corners.

In a spacious living room, placing the design behind a low-profile sofa lets the artwork command the space while keeping sightlines open to the scenic details within each letter. In an entryway or hallway, it serves as an immediate, welcoming conversation piece. If you are decorating a holiday home or a creative workspace, this wallpaper establishes an immediate sense of place and nostalgic character without overwhelming smaller rooms when balanced with understated surrounding walls.

Styling it

To let the vibrant graphics and typography take centre stage, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture and decorative accents relatively simple and structured.

• Choose mid-century modern furniture pieces, such as low credenzas or clean-lined armchairs, which echo the 1940s vintage aesthetic of the artwork.
• Introduce warm wood finishes, like teak or walnut, to complement the rich orange and yellow tones of the background blocks.
• Incorporate simple matte black or deep navy accents in light fixtures or shelving to echo the strong drop shadows in the lettering.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a bold palette built around vivid orange, golden yellow, sky blue, deep navy, and rich brick red, balanced by the natural greens and stone tones in the landscape vignettes.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls, a warm off-white or soft linen creates a clean contrast that lets the mural stand out crisply. For a bolder, more enveloping interior scheme, pulling a deep navy or muted slate blue from the background blocks onto surrounding walls or woodwork gives the room a grounded, cohesive feel. If you prefer warmer tones, earthy ochre or terracotta accents in textiles and upholstery will highlight the sunny retro colours of the composition.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design is proportioned to your specific room while helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper.

All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer a versatile decorating solution suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.