Wallpaper - Canberra Skyline Purple & Gold

Our Canberra Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper brings the landmarks of the Australian capital to life through a dynamic, watercolour-inspired silhouette. Created by Michael Tompsett, this graphic design pairs rich dark mulberry and violet tones with warm, splattered gold and ochre against a crisp white backdrop. Architectural silhouettes, including Parliament House and the Captain Cook Memorial Jet, emerge from expressive paint splatters and washes. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, offering an artistic statement for your interior.

In the room

In a living room or home office, we see this horizontal skyline working best across a wider uninterrupted feature wall where the full panorama can unfold from edge to edge. Placing it behind a low-profile sofa, a credenza, or a sleek desk keeps the central architectural details fully visible while anchoring the room. Because the upper portion of the design is clean and open, it introduces expressive colour without overwhelming the vertical space or making the ceiling feel lower.

Styling it

To complement the rich contrast of the motif, we would anchor the space with understated furniture in clean, contemporary lines. Dark wood finishes or warm walnut echo the deeper mulberry and amber undertones in the skyline, while brushed brass accents pick up on the golden splatters. Keeping surrounding textiles relatively quiet in unpatterned weaves allows the artwork to remain the clear focal point of the room.

Colour combinations

The palette within our design balances deep mulberry purple, lavender, warm gold, and earthy ochre against pure white. On adjacent walls and woodwork, warm off-white or soft linen creates a seamless, airy transition that lets the graphic skyline stand out. For a moodier, more cohesive look, deep plum or rich charcoal can be pulled from the base splatters and used on surrounding cabinetry, trim, or upholstery.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce all our mural wallpapers on PVC-free paper that features a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options suited to different homes, living situations, and interior projects.