Wallpaper - Varaždin Croatia Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Varaždin skyline wallpaper, designed by Michael Tompsett, presents the historic Croatian city profile through expressive watercolour-inspired textures and splatters. Rendered in rich tones of dark mulberry purple blended with warm earthy ochre and gold against a clean white background, the architectural silhouettes of spires, baroque facades, and rooftops create a striking horizontal skyline motif. At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, making them straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this skyline mural working particularly well on a main feature wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. Because the motif occupies the lower and middle bands of the composition beneath open white space, it naturally grounds a room when placed behind low-profile furniture. In a living room, positioning the mural along an uninterrupted wall behind a sofa allows the full horizontal rhythm of church spires and historic buildings to remain visible. In a home office, placing the skyline behind a desk creates an artistic backdrop that adds visual depth without overwhelming the space.

Styling it

The expressive watercolour character and rich purple and ochre tones give this mural a distinct presence that works well in contemporary or eclectic interior styles. We suggest pairing it with furniture that has clean, modern lines to balance the fluid splatters and organic pigment blooms of the artwork. Warm wood furniture, such as medium oak or walnut, echoes the earthy ochre elements in the skyline, while matte black metal accents or quiet brass details can tie the architectural shapes together without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The design itself centers on dark mulberry purple, rich plum, and earthy ochre-gold, set off against a crisp white field. For adjacent walls and trim, we recommend staying with soft, neutral tones like warm off-white or soft linen to keep the mural as the primary visual focus. If you prefer a richer, more enveloping feel, drawing out the deeper tones with mulberry or aubergine accents on cushions, throws, or upholstered seating creates a cohesive, considered palette throughout the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on the specific wall dimensions you provide. Producing each mural to order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls. All of our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper solutions suited to different types of homes, whether you own your property or live in rented accommodation.