Wallpaper - Riga Latvia Skyline Purple & Gold

Capturing the iconic architectural landmarks of the Latvian capital, our Riga Latvia Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper by Michael Tompsett interprets the cityscape with expressive watercolor-inspired textures and paint splatters. Rich tones of dark mulberry purple blend with warm golden ochre and amber hues set against a clean white background, outlining historic spires, classic towers, and the distinct cable-stayed Vanšu Bridge. The horizontal skyline silhouette creates an artistic accent wall with plenty of open space above. Like all our wallpapers, this mural design is made-to-measure and completely PVC-free.

In the room

This skyline mural works exceptionally well as a feature wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. Because the architectural silhouette sits across the lower and middle portions of the mural with expansive white space above, the design naturally grounds a room without making the space feel visually crowded or enclosed. In a living room, placing this wallpaper along the wall behind a low-profile sofa or media unit keeps the detailed building outlines and expressive splatters in clear view. For a home office or study, positioning the mural along the main focal wall introduces a creative and worldly atmosphere while keeping the upper eye level clean and open.

Styling it

The expressive nature of the watercolor silhouette pairs nicely with clean, modern furniture silhouettes that let the artwork take centre stage. We recommend choosing furniture with streamlined profiles, such as contemporary desks or low-slung credenzas in dark wood finishes or matte black metal, which echo the sharper graphic lines of the bridge and towers.

To balance the dynamic splatter effect, keep surrounding textiles relatively plain and unpatterned. Smooth upholstery or simple woven cushions allow the rich color transitions within the skyline to stand out without competing for visual attention.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a vivid palette of dark mulberry purple, plum, and deep violet, contrasted by warm ochre, golden amber, and soft sand tones against a crisp white backdrop.

When decorating around this design, you can pull the warm gold and amber shades into surrounding accents or neutral painted walls in warm ivory, soft cream, or light taupe. If you prefer a moodier and more contemporary aesthetic, pairing the mural with deep plum, charcoal, or dark aubergine on adjacent trim or feature elements provides striking visual depth.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce made-to-measure wall murals tailored to your specific wall dimensions. Making every order to measure helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed-size rolls.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that hangs smoothly on the wall. We design our mural wallpapers to be straightforward and easy to hang, making it simple to update your interior with custom wall decor.