Wallpaper - Greetings from Pittsburgh - Screenprint Postcard

Our Greetings from Pittsburgh wallpaper captures the vibrant graphic charm of a classic mid-century souvenir postcard, created by The Tichnor Brothers. Large, blocky lettering spelling out "Greetings From Pittsburgh Penna." anchors the composition, with each individual letter filled with colorful vignettes of iconic city landmarks. Set against a smooth sky blue to yellow gradient background with crisp orange and black outlines, this screenprint-inspired design brings an authentic 1940s travel aesthetic to the wall. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because this mural wallpaper functions as a bold, centralized graphic statement, we see it working exceptionally well on a main feature wall where the full typography and panoramic cityscape illustrations can be viewed without heavy interruption. In a living room, placing it along the wall behind a low-profile sofa gives the room an immediate focal point while keeping the detailed landmark artwork in clear view. It also makes an engaging backdrop for a vacation home, lounge area, or dedicated media space where a sense of travel nostalgia and playful retro energy feels right at home.

Given the strength of the typography and contrasting colors, we recommend giving this wallpaper a wider, unbroken wall area rather than dividing it across multiple tight surfaces. This allows the gradient background to transition smoothly from bright sky blue down to warm yellow across the entire span of the room.

Styling it

To let the graphic artwork and retro lettering take center stage, we like balancing this wall mural with clean-lined mid-century or contemporary furniture. Pieces with lower visual weight, such as sofas on raised tapered legs or simple floating consoles, keep the bottom edge of the artwork visible and prevent the room from feeling crowded.

When selecting surrounding finishes, warm woods like walnut or teak complement the golden yellow tones in the background and enhance the mid-century character. For painted trim, doors, and baseboards, sticking with a warm off-white or soft cream frames the vibrant colors cleanly without adding competing patterns.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a vibrant palette built around sky blue, sunny yellow, rich orange, and crisp black outlines, balanced by the multi-colored details within the city scenes.

When choosing paint colors for adjacent walls and surrounding architectural features, we suggest pulling directly from the softer tones in the mural. A gentle cream, pale buttery yellow, or light sky blue on surrounding walls will help the accent wall blend naturally into the space. For furniture upholstery and larger area rugs, grounding neutrals like charcoal, warm tan, or muted navy provide a calm foundation that lets the bright typography stand out.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures the design fits your space while helping reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls.

Every design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed motif. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, offering flexible options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their interior spaces.