Wallpaper - Tacoma Washington Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this architectural skyline wallpaper captures the city profile of Tacoma, Washington, in an expressive blend of deep purple, gold, and warm ochre tones. The composition pairs crisp building silhouettes, the iconic Tacoma Dome, and suspension bridge details with loose watercolour splatters and paint drips across a clean, light background. What we especially like about this design is the contrast between the defined urban architecture and the fluid, expressive paint textures bleeding along the base. Our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical surface structure.

In the room

Because the skyline sits primarily along the horizontal centre with an open, airy upper section, this design works exceptionally well as a feature wall behind lower furniture. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-backed sofa keeps the architectural skyline completely visible while grounding the seating area. The strong horizontal line also suits a bedroom wall behind a headboard or a home office behind a desk, where the artwork creates visual interest without feeling overwhelming.

For a dining room or long hallway, we recommend installing this on a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall so the full sequence of landmarks and bridges can be appreciated from end to end. The generous white space in the upper portion helps keep smaller rooms or spaces with standard ceiling heights feeling open and bright.

Styling it

The graphic nature of the skyline calls for furniture with clean lines and purposeful finishes that do not compete with the splash effects.

• Ground the room with warm wood finishes such as walnut, teak, or oak to echo the rich gold and amber watercolour tones.
• Choose contemporary seating in neutral, textured upholstery like woven linen or soft bouclé in off-white or charcoal grey.
• Incorporate subtle brass or blackened steel lighting and hardware to mirror both the golden tones and the graphic architecture of the city.

Colour combinations

The artwork features a palette of deep royal purple, aubergine, golden ochre, and warm amber set against a crisp white background. To create a cohesive look across the rest of the room, we suggest pulling directly from these contrasting shades.

Pairing adjacent walls with soft warm off-white or creamy ivory keeps the room bright and allows the skyline to remain the focal point. For a richer, more intimate atmosphere in a study or dining area, deep plum or rich charcoal on adjoining walls adds sophisticated drama. Accent cushions, throws, or decorative ceramics in mustard yellow, ochre, or muted lavender will tie the space together seamlessly.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess material during decorating. All our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals provide flexible decorating solutions for homeowners and renters looking to transform their interiors.