# Retro-infused Urban Decals CB2's Facade Self-Adhesive Wallpaper Paints a City Scene By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfadhesive-wallpaper References: [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/self-adhesive-wallpaper/wallpaper/facade-self-adhesive-wallpaper/s149122) & [cb2](http://www.cb2.com/self-adhesive-wallpaper) Chicago-based artist and architect Ben Holiday designed this facade self-adhesive wallpaper for home retailer [CB2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cb2-collaborated). Taking inspiration from a classic, cityscape the artist captures a photo-realistic view of a linear, [urban facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall). The result is an urban-inspired wallpaper design that brings the outdoor buzz of the big city into one's home. CB2's facade self-adhesive wallpaper features a black-and-white image of a fire escape that boasts vivid reflections and soft shadows. The graphic composition is sold in pieces that measure 20.5" in width by 396" in height. Each piece is easy to apply thanks to its self-adhesive backing. This easy peel and stick application allows for a smooth transfer to walls and ensures that removal of the pieces won't be a messy process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Facade Self-adhesive Wallpaper:** Opportunity for innovative wallpaper manufacturers to create customizable and easy-to-install self-adhesive designs for urban-inspired decor. - **Urban-inspired Home Decor:** Chance for interior designers and retailers to curate collections that bring the energetic vibe of the big city into residential spaces. - **Photo-realistic Wall Graphics:** Potential for graphic designers and artists to create visually stunning and immersive wall decal designs that depict realistic scenes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to cater to the demand for urban-inspired decor using innovative materials and designs. - **Wallpaper Manufacturing:** Room for disruption in the wallpaper industry by offering self-adhesive options with high-quality, photo-realistic graphics. - **Graphic Design:** Scope for graphic designers to explore the use of large-scale photo-realistic graphics for applications beyond traditional print media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folk Art-Inspired Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop.md) - [Removable Tile Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chasing-paper.md) - [Graphic Wallpaper Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces.md) - [Removable Stained Glass Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stained-window-decals.md) - [Vibrant Tile Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-tile-stickers.md) - [Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city.md) - [Commemorative Luxury Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyque-2.md) - [Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-en-rogue.md) - [Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-ganz.md)