Wallpaper - Greetings from Lexington - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Lexington screenprint postcard wallpaper brings a vibrant slice of mid-century Americana straight to your interior. Originating from The Tichnor Brothers, this graphic 1940s design centres on large lettering filled with detailed vignettes of local Virginia landmarks, statues, and street architecture. Running behind the bold typography, dynamic diagonal stripes of sunshine yellow, soft pink, and muted green create an energetic, retro poster feel. It is one of our most characterful mural wallpapers, bringing distinct graphic identity and nostalgic warmth to a feature wall. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, and made to be straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the motif functions visually as an oversized vintage travel postcard, we like giving it a clear, uninterrupted wall where the full typography and colourful diagonal stripes can be read from across the space. In a living room, it works naturally as a focal point behind a main seating area or along a dining wall, where guests can take in both the broad colour blocks and the smaller architectural illustrations inside each letter. The horizontal orientation and bold composition also make it a standout choice for an open living space that needs an anchor of colour and personality without overwhelming every surrounding surface.

Styling it

We recommend letting the graphic nature of the wallpaper lead the room while keeping large furniture grounded in simple, clean silhouettes. Mid-century modern furniture pieces or lightly structured contemporary designs sit very comfortably against the 1940s aesthetic. To let the artwork hold the visual spotlight, we would choose plain upholstery and avoid heavy patterns on nearby soft furnishings. A simple pendant light or directional spotlighting can help highlight the fine illustrative details within the lettering during the evening.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a lively palette built on sunshine yellow, pastel pink, soft green, and deep black typography. When choosing colours for surrounding walls and woodwork, we suggest picking up on the softer undertones of the design. A muted warm white or off-white on adjacent walls keeps the room light while allowing the yellow and pink bands to pop naturally. For a more deliberate scheme, pulling the soft green into painted woodwork, picture frames, or smaller decorative accessories creates a balanced connection to the print without competing with the main feature wall.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed-size rolls.

We produce all our wallpapers using PVC-free materials, printed on paper that has a subtle, natural physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers make it simple to bring custom character and lasting style into your home.