Wallpaper - Greetings from Los Angeles - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Los Angeles wallpaper captures the classic mid-century postcard aesthetic, originally designed by The Tichnor Brothers. Large, block-letter typography spelling out "Greetings from Los Angeles, California" anchors the composition, with each letter filled with historic city scenes, palm trees, and landmark views. The background transitions across a vivid gradient from deep blue into warm saffron orange, echoing a glowing Pacific sunset. Rendered with a grainy, screenprint-inspired look, this graphic design brings bold retro Americana and vibrant travel charm directly to your interior. Like all our wallpapers, this design is made to measure to fit your exact wall dimensions and is completely PVC-free.

In the room

Because the motif is anchored by large-scale vintage lettering and high visual contrast, we see this working best as a dedicated focal point on a main wall. In a living room or a vacation home lounge, placing the design on a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall gives the full typographic layout and sunset gradient plenty of room to breathe. The bold horizontal composition also works nicely behind a low sofa or credenza, where the primary lettering remains visible above lower seating. In spaces with good natural light, the tonal transition between the upper blue and the lower saffron orange stands out with crisp graphic clarity.

Styling it

With a graphic wall mural that carries this much visual personality, we recommend keeping surrounding furniture relatively tailored and grounded. Mid-century silhouettes, clean lines, and warm wood tones such as teak, walnut, or honey oak complement the 1940s Americana feel without competing with the bold typography. Simple upholstered seating in neutral textures helps anchor the space, allowing the energetic print on the wall to remain the centerpiece of the room.

Color combinations

The design is defined by its warm saffron orange, rich sunset tones, sky blue, and vintage graphic accents within the lettering. To balance these saturated shades, we suggest pairing the wallpaper with surrounding walls painted in soft warm white, sandy beige, or a quiet muted cream. For a more cohesive palette across larger textiles or accent furniture, you can pull directly from the mural by incorporating subtle rust, burnt orange, or deep navy accents elsewhere in the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard rolls. All our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that feels refined on the wall. We design our mural wallpapers to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering practical options tailored to different spaces, homes, and living situations.