Wallpaper - Hey Chicago

Our Hey Chicago wallpaper, designed by Michael Mullan, captures the dynamic architectural character of the city through an expressive collage of iconic landmarks, vintage typography, and graphic patterns. Stylized silhouettes of renowned skyscrapers, the Navy Pier Ferris wheel, and recognizable street signs come together against a subtly textured, newsprint-inspired backdrop. Rendered in a balanced palette of deep slate blue, denim, warm brick red, earthy tan, and off-white, this design brings an artistic, nostalgic energy to modern interiors. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

With its bold horizontal composition and varied graphic elements, this design works especially well as a focal point in a living room, home office, or study. We like using it on a wider, uninterrupted wall where the full skyline repeat and typographic details can be appreciated without feeling crowded. Because the artwork incorporates distinct vertical architectural lines alongside softer collage textures, it anchors a seating area or a workspace effectively without overwhelming the room.

In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a sofa gives the space a thoughtful, gallery-like feel. In a dedicated study or home office, the architectural theme provides visual interest and creative character behind a desk. While the contrast between deep blues and warm rust tones is defined, the weathered, layered finish keeps the overall presence grounded under both natural daylight and focused evening lamplight.

Styling it

When styling around this design, we suggest keeping larger furniture pieces relatively simple in form to balance the visual energy of the cityscape collage. Contemporary or mid-century modern silhouettes with clean, defined lines complement the geometric structures in the artwork without competing for attention.

Warm wood finishes, such as walnut or natural oak, pair naturally with the earthy tan and brick-red accents in the print. To keep the focus on the wall mural, choose solid upholstery in charcoal, navy, or heathered gray, and introduce textural accents like woven throws or smooth matte ceramics rather than competing patterns.

Color combinations

The wallpaper features a versatile palette built around denim and deep slate blues, warm brick red, muted ochre and tan, with chalky white and soft newspaper-gray backgrounds.

When choosing paint for adjoining walls and trim, softer off-whites, warm stone, or muted light grays maintain an airy balance. If you prefer a moodier, more cohesive setting, pulling the deep slate blue or a rich charcoal from the skyline silhouette onto nearby built-ins or accent trim creates a striking, integrated look.

About our wallpaper

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

All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to the printed design. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, offering flexible solutions suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.