Wallpaper - Lexington Kentucky Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this skyline wallpaper captures the architectural profile of Lexington, Kentucky, through a expressive watercolour-like treatment. Rich tones of deep purple, violet, warm gold, and ochre blend across the urban silhouette, grounded by dynamic paint splatters and textured ink bleeding along the lower edge. Set against a clean white background, the horizontal cityscape brings an artistic balance of architectural structure and painterly freedom. Like all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made to measure to your exact wall dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this cityscape mural working exceptionally well in spaces where you want a defined focal point without overwhelming the entire interior. In a living room or home office, placing the skyline across an open, main wall gives the full horizontal silhouette room to stretch out. Because the upper portion of the design is open white space, the room retains an airy, uncrowded feel even with the saturated colour work below. It is also well suited to a teenage room or study, where the graphic skyline can sit comfortably behind a desk or low bed frame, keeping the architectural silhouettes in clear view.

Styling it

To let the expressive skyline take centre stage, we suggest keeping the surrounding furnishings relatively streamlined and uncluttered. Clean-lined modern furniture in darker woods or matte black metal echoes the strong vertical architecture of the buildings. For seating and textiles, warm neutral fabrics like unbleached canvas, soft grey, or muted taupe provide a calm foundation that lets the vibrant purple and gold tones stand out. A few understated brass or bronze accents can subtly pick up the warm ochre splatters in the artwork without competing with the overall composition.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a striking palette of deep aubergine, plum, violet, warm ochre, and golden amber, set against an off-white backdrop. When choosing paint colours for adjoining walls and woodwork, crisp whites or soft off-whites will create a seamless continuation of the upper background. If you prefer a moodier or more defined space, bringing in surrounding elements in deep charcoal, rich navy, or muted brass tones will complement the darker hues in the urban silhouette while maintaining a sophisticated balance.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made to measure based on your individual wall dimensions. Custom-sized production means you receive panels sized specifically for your space, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard off-the-shelf rolls.

Our wall murals are entirely PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, our wallpapers offer versatile options to suit homeowners and renters across a wide range of living situations.