Wallpaper - Greetings from Delaware - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Delaware wallpaper brings the colourful, nostalgic feel of classic mid-century American travel postcards into the home. Designed in the distinctive 1940s large-letter postcard style associated with The Tichnor Brothers, the bold typography spells out Delaware across the wall, with each letter framing a detailed miniature scene. Inside the lettering you will find coastal beaches, a lighthouse, historic architecture, the State Capitol in Dover, and a horse race, complemented by delicate peach blossoms in the corner. Rendered in a bright screenprint aesthetic with sunny yellows, rich oranges, and sky blue tones, this mural wallpaper works as an expressive focal point. Like all our wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure and completely PVC-free.

In the room

Because the composition is built around wide, graphic lettering and pictorial inserts, we recommend giving this design an uninterrupted wall where the full phrase can be seen across the space. It works wonderfully as a feature wall in an open living room or a dedicated study, where the story-filled details can be appreciated up close. In a holiday home or entryway, it creates a cheerful, welcoming backdrop that immediately sets an upbeat, retro tone.

The horizontal layout and generous scale suit walls behind a sofa, low credenza, or desk, where furniture will not obstruct the central text and landmark illustrations. In rooms with plenty of daylight, the sky blues and warm yellow highlights feel particularly bright, while softer ambient evening light brings forward the vintage warmth of the orange and golden tones.

Styling it

• Anchor the space with mid-century modern furniture or clean vintage silhouettes, letting the graphic typography lead the room without visual competition.
• Echo the warm tones in the print with warm woods or tan leather seating, which naturally balance the strong primary and secondary colours in the artwork.
• Keep surrounding accessories, curtains, and rugs relatively quiet and textural to give the intricate postcard motifs room to breathe.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is grounded in a vibrant vintage palette of sky blue, sunny yellow, rich orange, and architectural greens. When choosing paint colours and finishes for adjacent surfaces, we suggest pulling directly from these tones or balancing them with grounded neutrals. Off-white, soft cream, or muted linen on neighbouring walls will keep the room bright while allowing the saturated colours of the mural to stand out. For a bolder, cohesive look, deep navy or warm terracotta on woodwork and trim pairs naturally with the retro screenprint aesthetic.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the finished surface. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer an accessible way to transform living spaces, whether you are decorating a family home or personalising a rental property.