Wallpaper - Greetings from Chicago - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Chicago wallpaper draws directly from classic mid-century postcard art, featuring large block lettering filled with detailed vignettes of the city's celebrated skyline, bridges, and architectural landmarks. Produced by The Tichnor Brothers in a screenprint aesthetic, the composition frames the city name with an arched "Greetings From" header and an "Illinois" base, all set against a graphic diamond pattern in vivid coral, orange, yellow, and blue. We produce our mural wallpapers made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface texture, creating an expressive focal point that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because of the bold, horizontal typography and graphic background, this design works especially well on an accent wall where the entire greeting has room to unfold without interruption. In an entryway, it creates an immediate, welcoming statement with classic mid-century energy. In a living room, we love positioning it behind a low-profile sofa or media console so the architectural illustrations inside each letter remain clearly visible. The strong visual character also suits creative studio spaces or a home library where you want the walls to carry character and historic charm.

Styling it

To give the graphic postcard artwork space to breathe, we suggest balancing it with grounded furnishings and clean-lined silhouettes:

• Choose simple furniture with low profiles, such as mid-century credenzas or streamlined seating, to avoid obstructing the lower lettering and city illustrations.
• Introduce warm wood elements to complement the warm coral and amber tones in the backdrop without competing with the screenprint style.
• Keep surrounding accent pieces and upholstery relatively solid, letting the vibrant diamond pattern supply the room's main visual movement.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a dynamic, retro palette led by coral, vivid orange, sunny yellow, rich blue, and green. When styling the surrounding space, we recommend pairing it with soft warm white or muted cream walls to let the bright graphic colors take center stage. For adjacent elements, pulling a deep navy or muted teal from the city vignettes adds depth and balances the warmer tones in the upper lettering and border.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Every design is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure on the surface. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering practical options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their space.