Wallpaper - City Commute

Our City Commute wallpaper, designed by Carrie Cantwell, brings a vivid snapshot of urban life into the home with the graphic charm of screenprint-inspired art. Three commuters in vibrant pink, orange, yellow, green, and brown walk alongside a light blue train, set against distant skyscrapers beneath an open blue sky dotted with birds and clouds. The flat illustrations and bold shapes lend a distinct 1970s retro character to the composition. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the motif tells an expansive horizontal story with its train and city skyline, we see this working especially well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full scene can stretch out. In a living room, placing our mural wallpaper behind a low-profile sofa lets the movement of the figures and the architecture remain completely in view. It also makes a lively focal point in a home office, study, or art studio, where the graphic energy adds character without cluttering the surrounding space.

For a hallway or staircase, the horizontal momentum of the train naturally guides the eye along the corridor. In a teenage room or bedroom, we recommend using it on a single accent wall so the bold figurative elements have room to breathe. The crisp blue tones and graphic lines keep the scene feeling open and vibrant in bright daylight, while softer evening lighting brings out the warmer clothing shades of the pedestrians.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this graphic wallpaper with clean, mid-century or 1970s-inspired furniture shapes that echo its retro design heritage. Low-slung credenzas, simple structured armchairs, and streamlined desks keep the space feeling uncluttered around the busy commute motif.

To keep the visual balance grounded, we would lean toward warm wood tones such as teak or medium oak, which naturally bridge the warmer tones of the figures with surrounding elements. Keeping large surrounding textiles and rugs relatively simple allows the wall murals to carry the graphic focus without competing patterns.

Color combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centers on crisp teal and bright sky blue, punctuated by lively accents of warm orange, mustard yellow, bright pink, soft brown, and leafy green.

When choosing paint for adjoining walls or trim, a soft off-white or light warm gray will frame the mural cleanly while maintaining an airy feel. For a bolder look in a study or entryway, pulling out the deep teal or warm mustard for interior doors, baseboards, or a statement armchair creates an intentional, cohesive design scheme.

About our wallpaper

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

Our wall murals are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. We design all of our wallpapers to be straightforward and easy to hang, offering options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.