Wallpaper - Shimbashi Skyscrapers

Our Shimbashi Skyscrapers wallpaper captures a wide cityscape of towering high-rises, where glass facades reflect the soft light of dawn or dusk. Created by Jan Becke, the panoramic composition balances contemporary skyscrapers with surrounding architectural details, anchored in the distance by a prominent red tower set against a gentle gradient sky of soft pink and blue tones. The palette centres on stone grey and muted neutral shades, giving this architectural scene a calm, balanced presence across the wall. Produced to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure, our wallpaper brings refined urban perspective into the home while remaining straightforward to hang.

In the room

In a living room, we see this panoramic design working particularly well on a wide, continuous wall behind a low sofa or credenza. Because the motif relies on a broad horizon line and varying building heights, giving it an uninterrupted expanse allows the full depth of the cityscape and the distant tower to unfold naturally. The stone grey architecture and soft sky tones keep the visual weight light, making it suitable for larger open-plan layouts as well as standard living spaces where you want architectural character without a heavy or crowded feeling.

Styling it

We recommend keeping the surrounding furniture low and cleanly lined so the vertical lines of the skyscrapers remain the primary structural focus of the room.

• Pair the wallpaper with low-profile upholstered seating in oatmeal, charcoal, or cool grey woven fabrics to complement the stone grey architectural tones.
• Choose dark metal accents, such as a slender steel coffee table frame or minimalist floor lamps, to echo the geometric framework of the high-rise facades.
• Incorporate smooth surfaces like smoked glass or polished stone on tabletops to quietly mirror the reflective visual texture of the glass towers.

Colour combinations

The design itself features cool stone grey, neutral concrete tones, and glass reflections set beneath a sky that blends pale pink and soft blue, highlighted by the warm red accent of the distant communications tower. When decorating the room around our wallpaper, consider these approaches:

To maintain a cohesive and airy feel, we would introduce soft off-white or pale stone on adjoining walls and woodwork. If you prefer more definition, deep slate grey or cool charcoal on architectural trim or low cabinetry provides a smart framing effect. For small accent pieces, such as cushions or decorative ceramics, subtle terracotta or muted rust picks up on the red tower in the distance without overwhelming the calm palette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions you supply for your wall. Producing each order individually helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure that is designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.