Wallpaper - The City Hall In Amsterdam, Side

Capturing the architectural elevation of Amsterdam's historic city hall, our design celebrates classical order and fine draughtsmanship. The motif presents the building's side facade rendered with the precision of a vintage etching, complete with pediments, detailed pilasters, and an ornate cupola tower. An emerald green roof and subtle terracotta-toned finials provide measured accents against the earthy sepia line work and clean white ground. Produced as a made-to-measure, PVC-free wallpaper with a subtle paper structure, it brings graphic heritage and historic grandeur into contemporary spaces.

In the room

Because of the strong architectural symmetry and horizontal presence of the building, we would give this wallpaper an open, relatively uninterrupted wall where the full elevation can be seen at scale. It creates an immediate sense of structure in a home library, study, or reading room, grounding the room with a calm, intellectual atmosphere. The crisp white background keeps the surrounding space airy, while the detailed linework draws the eye closer to explore the rooflines, statues, and arched openings. In a room with higher ceilings, the height of the cupola adds a pleasing vertical lift.

Styling it

The formal geometry of the classical facade pairs naturally with understated heritage pieces or clean-lined modern furniture. We recommend balancing the intricate draughtsmanship with solid surfaces rather than competing patterns. Darker woods such as walnut or mahogany echo the depth of the sepia etching, while painted joinery in soft off-white or muted stone lets the architectural lines stand out as the primary focal point. Simple brass accents or bronze hardware will pick up the warm undertones in the drawing without overwhelming the composition.

Colour combinations

The motif is built on a clean paper-white foundation with warm earthy sepia linework, highlighted by rich emerald green across the pitched roof and cupola dome, and subtle rust-red accents on the roof ornaments. When selecting paint colours for adjoining walls or woodwork, soft antique whites and warm off-whites create a seamless, integrated backdrop. For a richer contrast, deep forest green or a grounded warm grey drawn from the etching will frame the mural beautifully across cabinetry or skirting boards.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are custom made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each piece to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-size rolls. Our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang, offering a versatile design solution for both homeowners and renters.