Wallpaper - Metropolitan Dusk II

Our Metropolitan Dusk wallpaper captures a sweeping city skyline at twilight, photographed by Tom Salyer. The composition centres on towering illuminated skyscrapers standing against a gradient evening sky that shifts from deep purple and navy blue down to warm orange at the horizon. Below, long-exposure light trails from street traffic and glistening reflections across the water add vibrant horizontal movement and visual depth. Produced made to measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an atmospheric architectural perspective to the wall.

In the room

Because this is a panoramic photographic design with strong horizontal lines and rich contrast, we see it working especially well on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall in a living room. Placing the mural behind a low sofa or along an open wall allows the skyline and glowing waterway reflections to stretch across the room without being broken up by tall furniture. In evening light, the illuminated windows and amber traffic trails create an inviting focal point, while daylight reveals the finer architectural details within the skyscrapers and the soft tonal shift in the twilight sky.

Styling it

To let the dramatic skyline remain the focal point, we recommend pairing this wallpaper with furniture that has clean, contemporary lines and low profiles.

Darker wood tones or black metal frames echo the structural geometry of the modern skyscrapers without competing with the busy street-level detail. Upholstery in understated charcoal, cool grey, or navy grounds the space, while small accent pieces or lighting fixtures in warm brass can subtly reflect the glowing orange and amber tones seen along the horizon.

Colour combinations

The design is built around deep navy, twilight purple, and ink blue, balanced by bright pops of warm orange, golden yellow, and white from the city lights.

Around the room, we suggest using soft off-white, muted charcoal, or pale grey on adjacent walls and woodwork to maintain balance and let the deep skyline stand out. For textiles or accent decor, pulling through touches of amber, terracotta, or deep indigo will naturally tie the room to the evening palette of the mural.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made to measure according to your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper during installation. Each design is printed on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and our wall murals are designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.