Wallpaper - Florence Italy Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this architectural design captures the iconic Florence skyline through an expressive watercolour-style silhouette. The composition highlights landmark silhouettes such as the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio, brought to life with splatters and washes of rich dark mulberry purple and earthy gold tones set against a crisp white background. Produced as made-to-measure wallpaper on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, it brings artistic energy and classic Italian architectural heritage to an interior wall while remaining straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this wallpaper working particularly well as an artistic feature wall in a living room or a dedicated study. Because the skyline spans horizontally across the lower and middle sections with an open white sky above, it creates a sense of breathing space that keeps a room feeling open and airy. Placing our design on a wide, uninterrupted wall allows the full architectural profile to unfold from end to end without tall storage pieces breaking up the distinctive towers and dome.

Styling it

The rich watercolour blend of purple and warm gold naturally invites refined, eclectic styling. We would pair this design with clean-lined contemporary furniture or mid-century pieces in warm woods like walnut, which resonate with the golden, ochre undertones of the print. To let the expressive artwork remain the central focal point, keep surrounding textiles relatively understated in natural ecru or soft ivory. Subtle brass or warm bronze accents on lighting fixtures or frames can also pick up the luminous gold detailing within the skyline.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design centres around deep mulberry purple, warm earthy gold, ochre, and soft violet, all balanced by a clear white backdrop. When selecting paint colours for adjacent walls or trim, off-white, warm linen, or creamy stone shades maintain the open feel of the background. If you prefer a richer and more intimate atmosphere, pulling the deep plum or dark mulberry onto neighbouring walls or built-in joinery creates a bold, cohesive colour story.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. This custom approach helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

We produce all our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer options suited to a variety of homes and living spaces.