Wallpaper - Greetings from Newark - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Newark wallpaper reproduces a classic 1940s American souvenir screenprint postcard by The Tichnor Brothers in large-scale wall mural format. The artwork centres on bold, three-dimensional block lettering spelling out "NEWARK", with each letter slice revealing vintage architectural and urban vignettes of the New Jersey city, from airfield hangars and bustling traffic-filled avenues to civic squares and landmark buildings. A warm saffron and yellow sunburst radiates behind the typography, set against a calm blue base with retro cursive script and bold red lettering. Made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure, this design brings graphic mid-century nostalgia to residential interiors.

In the room

Because of its bold graphic character and horizontal typographic banner, this mural wallpaper works best where it can be viewed across a broad, relatively uninterrupted expanse. We especially like it on a main feature wall in a living room, hallway or home study, where the full lettering and detailed vignettes remain clearly readable. Placing the design along a wall that receives balanced, indirect natural light keeps the warm saffron sunburst and sky blues vibrant without washing out the finer vintage print textures. In a compact study or creative workspace, letting the mural dominate one wall while keeping neighbouring walls quiet creates an engaging, travel-inspired focal point.

Styling it

When styling around such a colourful, graphic statement, we recommend balancing the retro character with thoughtful furniture choices. Mid-century modern furniture in warm woods such as teak or walnut naturally echoes the 1940s era of the print without feeling like a stage set. Keeping larger upholstery relatively plain in neutral or muted tones allows the detailed illustrations within each letter to take centre stage. Clean metal details in matte black or aged bronze help ground the energetic typography, while avoiding heavily patterned rugs or curtains prevents visual clutter around the mural.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper brings together rich saffron orange, warm yellow, denim blue, and crisp red lettering against the varied architectural tones inside the letters. To complement this on adjacent walls and woodwork, soft off-whites, warm creams, or muted stone shades provide a calm, clean frame that lets the artwork stand out. For a moodier or more defined contrast, surrounding joinery painted in a deep dusty blue or charcoal grey draws on the shading in the lettering and anchors the vibrant warm tones of the sunburst.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure that adds character to the finished wall. Our mural wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering a considered decorating solution suited to both homeowners and renters.