Wallpaper - American Dream II

Our American Dream II wallpaper by Michael Mullan combines expressive typography with a layered collage composition. The phrase "DREAM IT, LIVE IT, LOVE IT" anchors the design in bold, dark teal lettering, set over an artistic backdrop of vintage newspaper clippings, paint splatters, and soft gray star motifs. Rich peacock blue and deep teal tones contrast against a muted, weathered beige ground, creating a graphic piece with a distinct retro character. Like all our wall murals, it is made-to-measure to your specific wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure.

In the room

With its strong graphic statement and centered typography, this design works particularly well as a focal point in a home office, study, or creative art studio. Placing the wallpaper along an open accent wall behind a desk gives the work space an energetic, expressive backdrop without visually cluttering the rest of the room.

In a teenage bedroom or living room, we would position this mural wallpaper on an uninterrupted wall behind a bed or low sofa. Because the vintage newspaper text and paint elements have a collage-style density, giving the design enough breathing room ensures the lettering and finer mixed-media details remain clearly legible from across the space.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this graphic design with streamlined, contemporary furnishings or understated industrial elements. Simple furniture with clean silhouettes and dark metal accents works naturally alongside the collage artwork, letting the bold quote remain the visual hero of the room.

To keep the overall scheme cohesive, balance the dense visual texture of the wall mural with solid, unpatterned fabrics. A low-profile desk, minimalist shelving, and simple upholstery in neutral shades help anchor the room without competing with the lively background pattern.

Colour combinations

The design itself is built around a palette of deep teal, peacock blue, cool slate, and muted, warm beige newspaper tones.

For adjacent walls and woodwork, soft off-white, light warm gray, or pale stone shades provide a quiet frame that highlights the darker teal typography. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, drawing out the deep blue or dark petrol tones for accent furniture, painted baseboards, or shelving creates a striking, unified interior.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to the specific wall dimensions you provide. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are completely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, our wall murals offer flexible options suited to both homeowners and renters looking to transform their spaces.