Wallpaper - Michigan Avenue - Screenprint

Our Michigan Avenue screenprint wallpaper captures a vibrant aerial perspective of Chicago, looking north from the river along the iconic avenue toward Lake Michigan. Created in collaboration with Wild Apple Portfolio, this design features an intricate historic cityscape illustrated in a nostalgic 1930s postcard screenprint aesthetic. Detailed skyscrapers in warm creams, soft terracottas, and golden yellows meet lush green shoreline parks, sandy beaches, and the deep blue expanse of the lake. Printed to your exact dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, our mural wallpapers bring architectural character and vintage energy to any interior.

In the room

We find this design works exceptionally well in a home office, study, or home library where the fine architectural detail invites closer viewing. The diagonal composition of Michigan Avenue running through the center creates an engaging sense of depth, drawing the eye across the wall. In a study or reading room, we like positioning this wallpaper on the main feature wall behind a desk or low shelving, keeping the upper expanse of the urban panorama open and visible. Because the motif is dense with architectural structure, it holds its own beautifully on a larger, uninterrupted wall while adding warmth and nostalgic visual interest to more focused spaces.

Styling it

To balance the energetic detail of this aerial cityscape, we recommend pairing the wallpaper with understated, clean-lined furniture. Mid-century or retro-inspired silhouettes complement the 1930s print style without competing with the illustration. Warm wood tones, such as honey oak or walnut, echo the golden and terracotta architectural shades in the artwork, creating an inviting and cohesive environment. Keeping surrounding fabrics simple and lightly textured allows the artwork on the wall to serve as the true focal point of the space.

Color combinations

The wallpaper palette features sky blue and lake tones balanced by sandy yellows, brick reds, warm off-whites, and park greens. To create a harmonious space around it, we suggest pulling from these existing colors for neighboring walls and accents. A soft warm cream or muted parchment on adjacent walls will allow the mural to blend smoothly into the room. For trim or larger furniture pieces, a rich navy blue anchors the deep tones of Lake Michigan, while muted olive greens or warm ochre accents naturally tie into the shore and building details.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed-roll formats.

Our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure. We make wallpapers that are straightforward to hang, offering practical decorating options suited to homeowners and renters alike.