City Wallpaper

City wallpaper brings a skyline, a street or a riverside view onto one wall of your home. Nearly every design is a wall mural, one continuous image of London, Edinburgh, Paris, New York or Venice, printed to your wall size in centimetres, so it fills a chimney breast or a long lounge wall edge to edge. A few repeat-pattern designs suit walls broken up by doors and windows.

Which Room Suits City Wallpaper?

The right city scene depends on the room, the light and how often you sit facing the wall.

Living Rooms

Put a wide skyline on the longest wall, usually behind the sofa or around the chimney breast. Panoramic river views give a room depth, while a single bridge or landmark gives a clear focal point.

  • Fiery Dusk Over London Embankment
  • Thames River Moonlight Panorama
  • Skyline of New York City

More ideas in our living room wallpaper range.

Bedrooms

Behind the bed, softer scenes work better than busy, high-contrast skylines. Look for dusk light, watercolour styles or a quiet canal.

  • Reflective Canal Waters and Gondolas
  • Watercolor City Scene
  • Twilight Over The Zinc Roofs of Paris
  • Monochrome Venice Cityscape

For teenagers, neon and graffiti city scenes such as Neon Manhattan Intersection and Graffiti lane add more energy. Browse more in our bedroom wall murals range.

Home Offices

A night skyline or an architecture mural makes a tidy backdrop for video calls. Hang it on the wall behind your chair, not the one you face, so it doesn't distract you while you work.

  • Metropolitan Night Motion
  • Empire Glow: NYC Night in Grayscale Gold
  • Monochrome London Landmark Skyline

Hallways and Landings

Narrow walls suit street-level scenes that lead the eye along the corridor. Cobbled lanes and alleyways work particularly well in terraced houses.

  • Historic Cobblestone Alleyway
  • Montmartre Cobbled Parisian Alleyway
  • Stonework Corridor Perspective

Dining Rooms and Kitchen-Diners

Paris and Rome scenes suit a dining wall that guests face across the table. Warm dusk tones work well with wooden tables and brass lighting.

  • Parisian Evening Flow
  • Roman Dusk Panorama
  • St. Peter's Basilica Golden Hour

See the full Paris wallpaper range for more café-style scenes.

Cafés, Offices and Reception Areas

Because every mural is printed to your measurements, a city scene can cover a full reception or restaurant wall. Peel and stick finishes suit leased premises, where walls must be returned to their original state.

UK Cities and Landmarks

  • London: London City, Evening Fountain at Tower Bridge and Riverside London Night Landmark. See every London design in our London wallpaper range.
  • Edinburgh and Scotland: Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Twilight, Forth Bridge Dusk Architecture and Glasgow City Chambers Nightscape
  • Liverpool: Liverpool's Skyline Vista
  • English towns: Classic English Townscape, for a village-street feel rather than a skyline

European and World Cities

  • Paris: Eiffel Tower views, rooftops and Montmartre lanes
  • Venice and Rome: canals, gondolas, basilicas and old-town rooftops. More in our Venice wallpaper range.
  • Amsterdam: Amsterdam Canal Reflections and Amsterdam Canal Bicycle Scene
  • New York: Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park. See our New York wallpaper range.
  • Further afield: Dubai Nights, Tokyo Twilight and Hong Kong Twilight Skyline

Night, Monochrome or Colour?

  • Night skylines and city lights: best on walls that get little daylight, and in rooms you mostly use in the evening
  • Black and white: fits period homes and Victorian terraces, and works with any sofa or curtain colour. More in our black and white wallpaper range.
  • Full colour and golden hour: suits bright, south-facing rooms, where the warm tones won't look flat
  • Watercolour and illustrated: the softest choice, good for bedrooms and small rooms

For grittier street scenes, see our urban wall murals and architectural wallpaper ranges.

Choosing Your Finish

Every city design is printed to order, so you choose the finish when you buy.

Paste-the-paper: you paste the back of each panel, then hang it. This is best for homes you own and long-term walls. There are six finishes:

  • Standard Paper
  • Premium Matte
  • Canvas Paper
  • Brush Stroke
  • Gold Line
  • Metallic Pearl

Peel and stick: self-adhesive panels you can lift off later. This is best for rented flats and short-lease premises. There are two finishes:

  • Peel & Stick
  • Peel & Stick Fabric

Colour Pairings for a City Mural

  • Night skylines: charcoal or navy sofa, brass lamps and warm white bulbs
  • Black and white streets: white woodwork, a dark stair runner and black metal frames
  • Golden-hour Paris and Rome: oak or walnut furniture, terracotta and mustard cushions
  • Canal and watercolour scenes: linen bedding, pale wood and soft blue-grey walls on the other sides
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FAQs

Which materials is best for wallpaper?

Wallpapers are made from standard paper, canvas paper, premium paper, peel and stick materials for durability and style.

How Do I Measure My Wall for a Wall Mural?

Measure the wall's width and height, adding 2–4 inches for trimming. Check for obstacles like windows or doors and note their dimensions. Double-check measurements before ordering!

How Do I Order Custom Size Wallpaper or Wall Mural?

Pick a design, enter wall dimensions, choose material, and place your order. Contact support for help!

What is city wallpaper and where can it be used?

City wallpaper is a large-scale printed wall covering featuring urban skylines, architectural scenes, and street-level cityscapes. It works in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, home offices, dining rooms, and commercial spaces like hotels, cafes, and restaurants. Every mural is printed to your exact wall dimensions, so it fits any wall size perfectly.

What is the difference between city wallpaper and a city wall mural?

City wallpaper typically refers to a repeating pattern with urban motifs, while a city wall mural is a single large-scale photographic or illustrated image covering an entire wall. Both are available in peel-and-stick and paste-the-wall formats. Most customers ordering a skyline design choose the mural format because it delivers a full panoramic scene across the wall.

Can I use city wallpaper in a rented apartment?

Yes. A peel-and-stick or removable city mural applies to a clean, smooth wall and comes off without leaving residue or damaging the surface underneath. It is one of the most popular wallpaper formats for renters because it requires no permanent adhesive and can be removed when you move out. Always check the wall surface is smooth and clean before applying.

How do I choose a city wallpaper for a small room?

In a small room, choose a faded, desaturated, or watercolour city design rather than a high-contrast photographic print. Softer tones create depth and make a compact space feel larger. A single accent wall behind a bed or sofa is more effective than covering all four walls. Black and white city murals also work well in small rooms because they add visual interest without the weight of strong colour.

What rooms suit a night skyline wallpaper?

Night skyline wallpaper works best in home offices, dining rooms, and commercial spaces where a moody, atmospheric backdrop is the goal. The warmth of glowing city lights pairs well with dark upholstery, warm wood tones, and low ambient lighting. In bedrooms, night city murals can feel dramatic rather than restful, so they work better on a single accent wall than as a full-room treatment.

Can city wallpaper be customized to any wall size?

Yes. Every city wallpaper mural in the Giffywalls range is printed to your exact wall dimensions. You input your height and width at checkout, and the mural is produced to fit your specific wall with no standard panel sizes to work around. This made-to-measure approach means the skyline or cityscape scales correctly whether the wall is narrow or wide.

How do I hang a city wall mural correctly?

Start by cleaning and drying the wall thoroughly. Measure and mark the center of the wall before you begin, so the focal point of the cityscape sits at eye level. For paste-the-wall murals, apply adhesive to the wall rather than the paper. For peel-and-stick murals, peel away the backing gradually and smooth each section with a flat squeegee to avoid air pockets. Always begin from the top and work downward.