Wallpaper - Greetings from Avon-by-the-sea - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Avon-by-the-sea wallpaper captures the graphic charm of a classic mid-century souvenir postcard by The Tichnor Brothers. Large, blocky lettering spelling out the seaside town's name serves as the main focal point, with each individual letter filled with illustrated scenes of sandy beaches, a bustling boardwalk, a swimming pavilion, and historic coastal architecture. A vibrant colour gradient sweeps across the background, moving from warm saffron and orange tones at the top down into a cool ocean blue. Outlined with crisp red, white, and blue details, this screenprint-style mural wallpaper delivers a distinctly retro Americana aesthetic. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper.

In the room

Because the design functions as a single, large-scale graphic artwork with bold lettering, we think it works best when treated as a dedicated feature wall rather than wrapped around an entire room. It is particularly well suited to a living room, hallway, or home office where a single prominent wall can take centre stage without competing motifs.

In a holiday home, coastal retreat, or guest bedroom, the motif brings an immediate sense of nostalgia and character. We recommend placing this mural wallpaper on an uninterrupted wall, such as behind a sofa, behind a low headboard, or along an open dining area wall. Keeping the wall relatively free of tall, imposing furniture ensures that the illustrated scenes within each letter remain fully visible and easy to appreciate from across the room.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we suggest letting the graphic character of the postcard lead the space while keeping surrounding furnishings relatively simple.

• Choose mid-century or retro-inspired furniture with clean lines and low profiles, ensuring the view of the lower letters and coastal scenes remains unobstructed.
• Pair with warm wood tones or simple painted pieces in off-white or deep blue to echo the artwork without overwhelming the visual balance.
• Keep surrounding textiles fairly quiet, opting for plain weaves or subtle textures in neutral tones so the detailed illustrations remain the main visual focus.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is defined by warm saffron orange, golden yellow, cool sky blue, and accents of bright red and crisp white.

When choosing paint colours and materials for adjacent walls, trim, or cabinetry, we like pulling directly from these background tones. A soft, warm off-white or creamy neutral on neighbouring walls creates a calm backdrop that lets the orange and blue gradient stand out cleanly. For a bolder, more cohesive look, a muted coastal blue or deep navy on woodwork and adjoining walls can beautifully ground the vibrant sunset tones at the top of the design.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Our wall murals are printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, and they are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in your home.