Wallpaper - Empire Midtown

Captured by Jan Becke, our Empire Midtown wallpaper presents an expansive architectural view of Midtown Manhattan during twilight. The composition centres on an illuminated avenue glowing with orange traffic trails, cutting a clear vertical line through the dense urban grid toward towering skyscrapers and the unmistakable spire of the Empire State Building. A cool, clear dusk sky contrasts with the warm interior lights and glowing avenues below, creating a balanced and dramatic cityscape. Printed to your exact dimensions, this design is PVC-free and features a subtle paper structure.

In the room

Because the photography carries rich architectural detail and strong vertical lines, we think this wallpaper works best as a dedicated focal point on a wide, uninterrupted wall. In a living room, placing it behind a low-profile sofa gives the urban perspective room to breathe without taller furniture bisecting the central avenue or obscuring the skyline.

The vertical reach of the skyscrapers naturally draws the eye upward, making it especially effective in rooms with standard or higher ceilings. Under softer evening lamp light, the warm orange and golden window accents across the buildings take on a cozy depth, while natural daylight highlights the cool blue sky and intricate rooftop architecture.

Styling it

To let the detailed cityscape remain the visual focus, we suggest pairing this design with contemporary furniture featuring clean, low silhouettes and uncluttered profiles. Darker finishes or deep charcoal upholstery anchor the lower portion of the wall nicely, while mid-century-inspired wooden pieces in walnut or stained oak introduce warmth that echoes the illuminated windows.

Subtle metallic accents in brushed steel, gunmetal, or matte black complement the architectural character of the skyline without competing with the complexity of the photograph. Keeping surrounding textiles solid and textured rather than patterned allows the dense grid of the buildings to stand out clearly.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on cool dusk blues, slate greys, and crisp twilight tones, punctuated by warm amber, glowing orange, and golden window lights.

To create a balanced interior, we suggest painting adjacent walls and architectural trim in soft off-white, cool grey, or deep navy blue that reflects the sky. For accent decor or soft furnishings, muted ochre, burnt orange, or rust tones pick up the vibrant avenue light and bring warmth into the surrounding space.

About our wallpaper

Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating.

Every wallpaper we produce is PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure. Wallism designs are created to be straightforward to hang, offering reliable options suited to homeowners and rented spaces alike.