Wallpaper - Empire State Threaded

Photographer Jan Becke frames iconic New York architecture in our Empire State Threaded wallpaper, capturing the classic view of the Empire State Building centered beneath the blue steel arch of the Manhattan Bridge. Flanked by deep red brick warehouse facades in DUMBO, this photographic wall mural brings remarkable architectural depth, structural line work, and an atmospheric city perspective to an interior wall. Our mural wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure, creating an authentic urban focal point in the home.

In the room

Because the composition uses strong architectural perspective, we find this design works best on a wide, uninterrupted accent wall where the full vertical structure of the bridge tower and surrounding buildings can unfold without being cut off. In a living room, placing this wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa lets the towering lines of the bridge rise naturally toward the ceiling. It also brings commanding character to a home office or study, where the structured lines and warm evening skyline add an engaging, contemplative backdrop behind a desk. We recommend choosing a wall with minimal obstructions to preserve the impressive depth and clean geometry of the street view.

Styling it

The rich red-brick facades and slate-blue industrial steel establish an authentic urban aesthetic that pairs naturally with contemporary, industrial, or mid-century interior elements. We suggest keeping surrounding furniture relatively streamlined so the photographic detail remains the clear visual focus of the space. Darker woods, matte black iron hardware, or warm cognac leather seating complement the earthy brick tones and steel framework without competing for attention. Simple architectural lamps with warm bulbs will highlight the subtle glow of the skyline framed in the center arch.

Color combinations

The wallpaper is anchored by deep terracotta and rust-red brick tones, slate blue and oxidized steel gray in the bridge superstructure, and soft warm amber light glowing in the distance. When selecting surrounding wall paint and decor, we recommend pulling from these built-in architectural shades. Deep charcoal, warm slate gray, or muted industrial blue on adjacent walls will seamlessly ground the room, while creamy off-white or warm stone tones on trim will brighten the surrounding space and mirror the soft sunset sky.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure according to your custom wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to purchasing standard fixed-size rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free wallpaper paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and our products are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang in any home.