Wallpaper - Dublin Ireland Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this wallpaper captures the iconic architectural silhouette of Dublin in a striking watercolour-inspired composition. Set against a clean, plain white background, the landmark skyline emerges through organic paint splatters, bleeds, and washes in deep mulberry purple and warm, earthy gold ochre tones. Key landmarks like the Spire, the Samuel Beckett Bridge, Ha'penny Bridge, and the Poolbeg chimneys ground the artwork with recognizable character. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface texture, our wallpapers bring an artistic urban perspective to interior spaces.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally along the lower and middle ground with a light, open expanse of white space above, we see this working particularly well across a wider, uninterrupted wall. In a living room, placing it behind a low-profile sofa lets the architectural details and paint bleeds sit comfortably at eye level without feeling obscured.

The vertical reach of the Spire and landmark towers also makes it well suited to a home office or study, where the graphic contrast of the motif adds focus to the space. The composition works nicely as a defined feature wall, allowing the balance of deep purple splatters and golden ochre washes to hold visual presence without overwhelming adjacent walls.

Styling it

We recommend pairing this design with relatively clean-lined contemporary furniture so the energetic watercolour silhouettes remain the main focal point. Low-backed seating or desks with open frames keep the lower half of the city skyline visible.

In terms of materials, warm wood elements such as walnut or warm-toned oak harmonize naturally with the earthy gold accents in the print. To echo the graphic structure of the bridge cables and architectural lines, subtle accents in matte black metal or dark bronze create a cohesive, balanced setting.

Colour combinations

The motif is defined by deep mulberry purple, warm ochre gold, and soft tan washes set against a crisp white ground.

When decorating the surrounding space, we suggest introducing warm off-white or soft linen paint tones on adjacent walls to keep the room bright while softly complementing the background. For larger upholstered furniture or floor rugs, deep aubergine, plum, or warm camel shades pick up the richer pigments of the skyline, creating an intentional and tailored palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure to fit your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper. We produce all of our mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure. Straightforward and easy to hang, our wall murals are designed to make transforming your home simple and rewarding.