Wallpaper - Lugano Switzerland Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, our Lugano Switzerland Skyline Purple & Gold wallpaper captures the architectural profile of Lugano through an expressive, watercolour-style silhouette. The composition features historic bell towers, classical domes, and modern structures rendered in deep mulberry purple, warm ochre, and golden tones set against a crisp white background. Splatters and fluid paint drips create a dynamic, painterly base that anchors the skyline across the wall. As with all Wallism wallpapers, this design is made-to-measure to your exact wall dimensions on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well as a feature wall in a living room or a dedicated home art studio. Because the architecture and painterly drips occupy the lower and middle portions of the mural while leaving generous white space above, it creates a sense of vertical height without overwhelming the room. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-backed sofa allows the recognizable silhouettes and vibrant pigment splatters to remain clearly visible. For an art studio or creative workspace, the expressive brushwork and rich colour contrasts provide an inspiring, artistic backdrop that draws the eye across the entire length of the wall.

Styling it

To let the expressive character of this city skyline take centre stage, we suggest keeping larger surrounding furniture relatively clean-lined and contemporary. A low-profile sofa or desk in charcoal, deep navy, or warm neutral upholstery will anchor the space without competing with the dynamic silhouette.

Pairing the wallpaper with warm timber elements, such as teak or dark oak, naturally echoes the ochre and golden tones within the print. You can introduce subtle metallic accents like brushed brass or antique bronze in table lamps or hardware to bring out the warm highlights of the artwork, while keeping textiles like rugs and throws solid and understated.

Colour combinations

Our design combines deep mulberry purple, rich violet, warm ochre, and golden yellow tones against a bright white backdrop. When selecting complementary colours for adjacent walls, trim, or decorative accents, we recommend working with either the warm or cool facets of the palette:

• Crisp white or soft off-white on adjoining walls will extend the clean background of the mural and keep the overall room bright and airy.
• Warm neutrals like soft taupe or camel will harmonise with the ochre and gold elements in the skyline.
• Rich plum, aubergine, or deep charcoal accents on cushions, curtains, or an accent chair will pick up the darkest purple pigments and add visual depth to the room.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during installation. We produce our wall murals on PVC-free paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, and each design is crafted to be straightforward and easy to hang in your home.