Wallpaper - Greetings from Houston - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Houston design brings the bold, sunny character of classic mid-century postcard art directly to the wall. Created in collaboration with historic prints from The Tichnor Brothers, the motif centres on large white block lettering for "HOUSTON", with each letter framing architectural landmarks, street scenes, and greenery from across the city. Set against radiating sunburst beams in dark orange, yellow, and clear blue, with "TEXAS" picked out in solid red, the screenprint-style composition delivers a graphic, nostalgic focal point. Like all our wallpapers, this design is produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure that adds depth to the printed artwork.

In the room

Because the postcard artwork functions as a single graphic scene with large typographic elements, we see this wall mural working best on a wide, relatively uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room or a holiday home, positioning the design across the main wall behind a sofa or low sideboard allows the entire composition and the detailed letter vignettes to remain clearly visible.

The vibrant contrast and warm sunburst backdrop make it an expressive choice for spaces designed for socialising. While the bold lettering naturally draws attention from across the room, the individual vignettes inside each letter offer smaller, intricate details to appreciate up close, making it particularly engaging in spaces where people naturally spend time lingering.

Styling it

To let the graphic personality of this mural wallpaper take the lead, we would keep the surrounding furniture simple and grounded. Mid-century modern shapes with clean lines and warm wood finishes, such as teak or dark walnut, balance the vintage Americana aesthetic without competing with the bold print.

For surrounding accents, look to solid, unpatterned elements that borrow from the artwork's palette. A deep navy sofa, matte black light fixtures, or neutral leather seating will ground the room, allowing the bright primary and secondary tones of the print to pop naturally without visual clutter.

Colour combinations

The design features a rich palette led by radiating dark orange, bright golden yellow, and sky blue, anchored by bold red and graphic black-and-white lettering.

When choosing paint for adjoining walls and woodwork, we recommend pulling the softer off-white or cream tones from the postcard border for a cohesive, balanced feel. If you prefer deeper contrast, a muted dark navy or slate blue will echo the sky sections of the rays, while a warm ochre or terracotta accent piece elsewhere in the room will subtly reinforce the sunny Texas warmth.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom-sizing each print helps reduce unnecessary excess material compared with standard fixed-roll formats.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure that gives our designs a refined finish on the wall. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our murals offer an easy way to transform your interior with distinct, high-impact artwork tailored to your living space.