Wallpaper - Cruising State

Our Cruising State wallpaper, created by artist Kate Jarvik Birch, captures the luminous energy of a rainy city street at night. Painted in an expressive, painterly style, the artwork depicts cars driving through the wet asphalt, reflecting vibrant amber, red, and turquoise neon lights across the dark, rain-slicked road. What we particularly like about this design is the bold contrast between deep midnight blues and vivid, glowing reflections, bringing an atmospheric urban narrative into your interior. Like all Wallism wall murals, this design is custom made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

We love this design on a feature wall in a living room, dining room, or modern home office where its expressive brushwork and rich colors can become the central focal point. Because the composition carries a strong sense of perspective and depth, giving it a wider, uninterrupted wall allows the full streetscape and its reflections to unfold naturally. In an entryway or hallway, our mural wallpapers can create an immediate, moody atmosphere that greets you with vibrant urban character. The deep tones anchor the space, while the glowing yellows and reds prevent the darker background from feeling heavy.

Styling it

When styling around Cruising State, we recommend balancing the rich movement in the artwork with clean, grounded furniture choices. Mid-century modern shapes or contemporary silhouettes with low visual profiles work especially well, allowing the wallpaper to carry the primary visual interest in the room.

To complement the rich painterly texture, consider incorporating warm wood tones, such as walnut or teak, alongside sleek black metal accents that echo the dark outlines in the painting. Soft, warm lighting from low floor lamps or sconces will enhance the glowing amber reflections in the design during the evening.

Color combinations

The color palette of this wallpaper is anchored by deep midnight blue, slate teal, and charcoal, punctuated by vivid pops of cadmium red, amber yellow, and cool neon turquoise.

When choosing colors for adjacent walls or trim, deep charcoal or muted petrol blue creates a seamless, immersive look. If you prefer more contrast, warm off-white or soft, muted taupe on surrounding surfaces will allow the vibrant reflections in the mural to stand out crisply. For accents like cushions or throws, drawing on the warm ochre and burnt orange tones from the taillight reflections brings an inviting warmth to the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals offer an accessible way to personalize your home, whether you own your space or live in rented accommodation.