Wallpaper - Auckland New Zeeland Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this graphic skyline design captures the architectural silhouette of Auckland, New Zealand, in an expressive watercolour-like style. Rich shades of dark mulberry and warm golden amber blend across the city’s recognisable landmarks, from the Sky Tower to the Auckland Harbour Bridge, set against a crisp white background. Splatters and fluid watercolour effects bring movement to the lower skyline, giving the cityscape an artistic, contemporary character. Like all our wall murals, it is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

In a living room or a dedicated home office, this design works best on an open, uninterrupted wall where the full horizontal span of the skyline can be appreciated. Because the architectural detail and rich colour are concentrated across the lower and middle sections, placing lower furniture such as a sofa, sideboard, or desk along the wall anchors the pattern naturally without obscuring key landmarks. In rooms with generous daylight, the contrasting bleed of purple and warm gold against the clean white background stands out with crisp graphic clarity.

Styling it

We recommend styling this design in modern, minimalist, or eclectic contemporary spaces where its bold colour combination can serve as the central visual feature. Pair the design with furniture in warm wood tones, such as teak or walnut, which harmonise with the golden amber passages in the skyline. For decorative accents, clean-lined black metal frames or muted brass lighting work particularly well, echoing the urban theme without competing with the dynamic watercolour textures.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a vivid palette of dark mulberry purple, violet undertones, and warm golden ochre set against clean white. To complement the motif, consider painting adjacent walls in a soft, balanced off-white or light stone grey to keep the room bright and let the skyline take focus. For a moodier, more dramatic feel, pulling a deep plum or aubergine tone from the skyline onto surrounding woodwork, shelving, or soft furnishings creates an immersive and cohesive palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made to measure to fit your exact wall dimensions. Printing to your specific measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess compared with standard pre-cut rolls. Every wallpaper is PVC-free, features a subtle physical structure in the paper, and is designed to be straightforward to hang.