Wallpaper - Gibraltar Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this wallpaper brings together the iconic silhouette of the Rock of Gibraltar and its coastal cityscape in a vibrant watercolour-style composition. Rich tones of dark mulberry purple blend into warm golden ochre, layered with expressive paint splatters and textured washes set against a clean white background. The dramatic contrast between the sharp architectural outlines and fluid artistic drips gives the skyline an expressive, contemporary energy. Produced to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our mural wallpapers are straightforward to hang and make an eye-catching focal point in any interior.

In the room

Because the artwork features a strong horizontal skyline with the dramatic elevation of the Rock on one side, we find this design works best on an uninterrupted feature wall where the full panorama can unfold. In a living room, positioning the mural behind a low-backed sofa allows the dramatic silhouette to remain fully visible while grounding the seating area.

The contrast between the crisp white upper section and the richly pigmented lower half makes it equally effective in a home study. Here, placing the design along a main desk wall provides an artistic backdrop that feels creative and thought-provoking without overwhelming the workspace. Because the upper area of the wallpaper remains bright and open, it keeps rooms feeling airy even with the intense saturation of purple and gold across the skyline itself.

Styling it

To let the dynamic watercolour artwork take centre stage, we suggest styling the surrounding space with furniture that features clean, modern lines. Contemporary pieces with slim silhouettes prevent the room from feeling crowded around the expressive motif.

Warm metallic accents such as brass or bronze light fixtures and hardware echo the golden ochre tones within the skyline, creating a cohesive visual link across the room. Pairing these elements with dark, rich upholstery or sleek black furniture legs helps ground the deep mulberry hues of the wallpaper, balancing its artistic flair with tailored sophistication.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design is defined by deep mulberry purple, warm golden ochre, and crisp white.

When choosing paint colours for adjacent walls, trim, or surrounding decor, we recommend crisp off-white or light cream to seamlessly extend the bright background of the mural. If you want to create a moodier, more enveloping space, pull out the deepest tones from the skyline by painting adjacent walls or woodwork in a muted plum, aubergine, or warm taupe. For accent textiles such as cushions or throws, rich mustard yellow and muted ochre provide a warm, complementary balance to the cooler purple shades.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom-sizing each order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to buying standard-sized rolls.

We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure that adds depth to every print. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer adaptable decor solutions suited to various living spaces, whether you are refreshing a family home or personalising a rental property.