Wallpaper - Iowa City Skyline Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, our Iowa City Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper captures the silhouette of Iowa City through expressive watercolour-like splatters, bleeds, and painterly textures. Set against a crisp white background, the architectural skyline combines deep mulberry purple with warm ochre and golden tones, creating a vibrant graphic statement with plenty of breathing space above and below. Produced as a made-to-measure design, this PVC-free wallpaper introduces an artistic urban focal point that works effortlessly across contemporary interior schemes.

In the room

We particularly like how the horizontal silhouette anchors a room while leaving generous open space overhead. In a living room, this mural wallpaper works exceptionally well along a wider, uninterrupted feature wall, especially positioned behind a low-backed sofa where the skyline profile remains clearly visible. It also brings a creative atmosphere to a home office or study, serving as an engaging visual backdrop behind a desk. Because the artwork sits against a clean white field, it introduces strong colour and graphic definition without making the space feel visually closed in.

Styling it

To let the expressive silhouette stand out, we suggest pairing this design with furniture that features clean, modern lines. Warm wooden furniture, such as natural oak or mid-toned timber, echoes the golden ochre washes within the skyline, while matte black accents or subtle brass hardware provide a sharp dialogue with the deeper purple tones. Keeping large textiles relatively neutral and unpatterned allows the dynamic watercolour splatters along the lower edge of the skyline to remain the main artistic focus of the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper features a distinctive palette of deep mulberry purple, rich gold, and warm ochre set against an off-white backdrop. For surrounding walls, we recommend pairing the mural with soft warm white or pale parchment tones to mirror the background and keep the room bright. If you prefer deeper contrast, charcoal grey or dark plum on adjoining surfaces or trim can pick up on the darkest shadows of the silhouette, creating an immersive and dramatic interior scheme.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. We produce our designs on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical paper structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang. Whether you are redecorating your permanent home or personalising a rented space, we offer versatile wall murals and mural wallpapers to suit your living requirements.