Wallpaper - Greetings from California Map - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from California Map wallpaper brings the graphic charm of a 1930s screenprint postcard to a wall-scale format. Designed by The Tichnor Brothers, the motif captures a vintage illustrated journey across Southern California, tracing a bold red route from Los Angeles to Gilman's Relief Hot Springs. Surrounding landmarks, coastal destinations like Santa Monica and Long Beach, and mountain lakes appear alongside warm apricot and earthy orange tones, balanced by ocean blues and classic postcard lettering. Printed to your exact dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it offers a distinctive, nostalgic focal point.

In the room

Because this design functions as an illustrated map mural, we like seeing it on a broad, uninterrupted wall where the full geography and typography have space to unfold. In a home study, library, or living room, placing this wallpaper behind a desk, reading bench, or low-backed sofa keeps the graphic details and place names clearly in view. The warm apricot ground softens the graphic quality of the print, making it visually engaging across a wider feature wall without overwhelming the space.

Styling it

The 1930s print heritage of this mural pairs naturally with mid-century or retro-inspired interiors, as well as rooms with a classic, collected character. We would style the surrounding room with warm, mid-toned woods such as teak or walnut, which pick up on the earthy tones in the print without competing with its graphic linework. To let the vintage map remain the focal point, keep nearby upholstery relatively simple in texture, choosing neutral woven fabrics or muted leather that complement the retro palette.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on warm apricot, sun-baked orange, and earthy terracotta tones, contrasted by ocean blue, forest green accents, and a distinct red route line. For adjacent walls, woodwork, and built-in shelving, we suggest pairing it with soft warm whites, muted cream, or dusty beige to keep the room light and cohesive. If you prefer deeper contrast, a dark forest green or deep maritime blue drawn from the postcard details creates a handsome, grounded look on surrounding trim or cabinetry.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Making each piece to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. All our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options designed to suit different living spaces and practical needs, whether you own your home or rent.