Wallpaper - Midtown Streets

Captured from an elevated vantage point by Jan Becke, our Midtown Streets wallpaper showcases the expansive architecture and bustling energy of New York City. The composition draws the eye straight down a grand central avenue toward the iconic silhouette of the Empire State Building rising against a clear blue sky. Earthy brick tones, warm caramel facades, and stone apartment blocks in the foreground give way to towering glass skyscrapers along the horizon. Our custom wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, making them straightforward to hang in any interior.

In the room

In a spacious living room, we see this wall mural working best across a main, uninterrupted wall where the full panorama can unfold without visual clutter. The central avenue creates a strong sense of perspective and depth, drawing focus straight into the cityscape. We also like using this design in a home office or study behind a desk, where the architectural geometry provides an engaging, structured backdrop. Because the lower two-thirds of the wallpaper contain dense visual details and warm brick tones while the upper portion opens into a bright sky, positioning low-profile furniture along the base lets the upper skyline remain fully visible and open.

Styling it

To balance the intricate details of the cityscape, we suggest pairing our design with clean, contemporary furniture silhouettes. Sleek low-back seating or modular sectionals in solid upholstery help anchor the room without competing with the architectural lines. We also like introducing warm wood tones or black metal accents in shelving and coffee tables, which naturally echo the industrial character and urban materials seen throughout the Midtown skyline. Keeping surrounding decorative accessories minimal and intentional allows the wallpaper to serve as the defining visual statement in the space.

Color combinations

Our wallpaper centers on a rich base of warm caramel, terracotta brick, and earthy brown architectural tones, balanced by the cool slate blues and crisp sky tones above. For adjacent painted walls and trim, we suggest pulling directly from the cooler elements with a soft architectural gray or an off-white to maintain an open, airy feeling. If you prefer a richer, more cohesive look, warm sandy neutrals and camel accents in upholstery, cushions, and area rugs will effortlessly pick up the sunlit brownstone facades in the foreground.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, feature a subtle physical structure in the paper, and are designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer options suited to different homes and living situations, whether you own your property or rent.