Wallpaper - Midnight in Midtown

Our Midnight in Midtown wallpaper brings the iconic New York City skyline to life through expressive, painterly brushwork created by Avery Tillmon. Dominated by the soaring silhouette of the Empire State Building alongside classic architectural landmarks like the Chrysler Building, the composition captures a dramatic night scene set against a deep navy sky with subtle violet undertones. Golden, illuminated facades contrast against cool slate blues, greys, and muted brick tones across the dense midtown buildings below. This design offers a sophisticated, artistic interpretation of 20th-century city architecture, balancing moody depth with luminous architectural highlights. Like all Wallism wallpapers, it is custom made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this architectural mural wallpaper working exceptionally well in a living room or a dedicated home office, where its verticality and strong sense of atmosphere can anchor the space. Because the Empire State Building rises high into the composition against the deep night sky, the design benefits from a wall with standard to higher ceilings and enough uninterrupted width to let the full skyline unfold. In a living room, placing this wall mural behind a low-profile sofa allows the illuminated upper towers and dramatic sky to remain visible across the room. In a study or home office, the moody navy palette creates an intimate, focused environment without feeling closed in, especially when balanced by natural daylight from nearby windows.

Styling it

To complement the painterly character of this cityscape, we suggest pairing it with clean, contemporary furniture or transitional pieces that let the architectural details take center stage. Low-slung seating and mid-century-inspired silhouettes in rich cognac leather, charcoal upholstery, or warm walnut keep the focus on the artwork while harmonizing with the muted brick and golden building facades. Matte black metal or warm brass lighting fixtures subtly echo the urban geometry and night-time glow of the mural. Keeping adjacent window treatments simple and solid allows the graphic rhythm of the skyline to remain the room's main visual focus.

Color combinations

The artwork centers on deep navy blue and night sky violet, balanced by pale golden yellow, soft cool blues, concrete greys, and subtle terracotta brick accents. For surrounding walls and trim, deep navy or slate blue paint creates an immersive, wrap-around atmosphere that extends the mood of the sky. If you prefer higher contrast and a brighter overall setting, consider soft warm off-whites or pale stone greys drawn directly from the lower building facades. Rich terracotta, warm ochre, or camel tones in textiles and decorative accents pull out the warm light radiating from the skyscraper windows.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, helping to reduce unnecessary excess compared to standard rolls. Every design is produced on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure on the surface. Our wall murals are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, providing flexible options suited to different homes, decor projects, and living situations.