Wallpaper - Reading England Skyline Concrete

Created by Michael Tompsett, our Reading England Skyline Concrete wallpaper captures the architectural profile of Reading in a bold, graphic silhouette set against a textured, concrete-look background. The cityscape combines historic landmarks and modern buildings in deep charcoal ink tones, grounded along the base by expressive paint splatters and dripping watercolor-like accents. The upper portion remains open with a warm, stony smoke grey tone, giving the horizontal city skyline room to breathe. Produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, this design brings an artistic, urban perspective to any interior.

In the room

Because the skyline sits as a continuous horizontal band across the lower-to-middle half of the wall, we see this working particularly well in a living room behind a sofa or in a home office behind a desk. The generous open area at the top prevents the room from feeling crowded, making it a great fit for spaces with standard or lower ceilings as well as taller walls. In a study, placing this mural on a main uninterrupted wall allows the individual architectural shapes and dripping ink details to be viewed without visual clutter.

Styling it

We like pairing this graphic mural with minimalist, contemporary furniture that echoes its clean architectural lines. Low-profile seating or streamlined shelving keeps the skyline visible across the room. Simple matte black accents or raw iron details tie in naturally with the dark silhouette, while warm textured upholstery helps balance the industrial feel of the concrete-toned backdrop.

Colour combinations

Our wallpaper centers on deep charcoal black and a palette of smoke grey and warm neutral stone. For surrounding walls and trim, softer off-whites, pale greys, or muted warm neutrals maintain a calm, coherent look. If you want more contrast in the room, deeper slate or charcoal on adjacent architectural elements can frame the mural effectively.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical structure, and they are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang.