Wallpaper - Town by the River

Our Town by the River wallpaper, created by artist Silvia Vassileva, captures an abstract cityscape along a vibrant waterfront through expressive, layered brushstrokes. Broad swaths of lime green, sky blue, crimson, terracotta, mustard yellow, and soft sage build architectural silhouettes across the horizon, balanced by gestural reflections in the water below and open, atmospheric light across the upper sky. The composition carries an energetic, painterly character where blocky geometric forms blend into fluid artistic motion. Printed to your exact specifications, our wallpapers are made-to-measure and entirely PVC-free.

In the room

Because the composition has a distinct horizon and a strong landscape orientation, we see this working particularly well across a wider, uninterrupted living room wall. Giving the design generous horizontal width lets the full skyline unfold from left to right, making it a natural focal point behind a low-profile sofa or along a main entertaining wall. In a home art studio or creative workspace, the energetic brushwork and varied palette introduce an engaging, expressive backdrop that catches the eye without feeling rigid or structured.

The vertical division between the lively lower waterfront and the airy upper brushstrokes also works in rooms with standard or lower ceilings, as the lighter tones at the top naturally keep the upper wall open. We would generally avoid placing tall bookcases or high cabinetry directly against the centre of this wall, leaving the architectural shapes and waterfront reflections clearly in view.

Styling it

To let the dynamic painterly texture take centre stage, we suggest pairing this design with furniture that has clean lines and grounded proportions. Mid-century modern pieces, contemporary silhouettes, or eclectic vintage accents complement the artistic rhythm of the mural without fighting for attention.

For surrounding materials, warm wood tones such as teak, walnut, or honeyed oak echo the earthy ochre and terracotta sections of the artwork. Simple painted finishes or matte ceramics in neutral tones help anchor the space, allowing the rich mix of greens, blues, and reds on the wall to bring the room to life.

Colour combinations

The motif contains a colourful palette featuring vibrant lime, pistachio green, deep turquoise, sky blue, rusty terracotta, warm crimson, and sunlit yellow, grounded by soft grey and sandy ochre blocks.

When choosing shades for adjacent walls, trim, or larger textiles, we like pulling out one of the softer background tones. A muted sage green or a soft, warm linen grey creates a seamless and gentle backdrop that lets the bolder blocks of colour pop. If you prefer a richer and more dramatic atmosphere, matching woodwork or cabinetry to a deep petrol blue or warm terracotta draws out the deeper pigment strokes found along the waterfront.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-roll rolls.

Our wall murals are completely PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper surface. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer accessible decorating options to suit homeowners and renters across all types of living spaces.