Wallpaper - Purple & Gold

Created by Michael Tompsett, this expressive skyline wallpaper brings architectural silhouettes together with dynamic watercolour splatters. Deep mulberry purple and warm golden ochre tones bleed into one another across the skyline silhouette, set against a clean white backdrop that lets the architectural profiles stand out clearly. The contrast between crisp building contours and fluid, painterly splatters gives the motif a lively, contemporary character. Like all our wall murals, this design is produced made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure, making it straightforward to hang.

In the room

We see this design working particularly well on a main feature wall in a living room or a dedicated study. Because the skyline stretches horizontally across the lower and middle composition with generous negative space above, it suits a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full cityscape can unfold without being cropped abruptly. In a study, placing this mural wallpaper behind a low-profile desk keeps the detailed building silhouettes fully in view while opening up the upper half of the room. In a living room, positioning it behind a low-backed sofa allows the dramatic interplay of purple and gold to anchor the seating area.

Styling it

To balance the graphic energy and rich watercolour textures of the artwork, we would keep the surrounding furniture relatively grounded and contemporary. Clean lines and understated silhouettes work best here, preventing the room from feeling visually crowded.

• Anchor the space with dark timber furniture or deep charcoal upholstery that echoes the darker mulberry tones within the cityscape silhouette.
• Bring in brushed brass lighting or bronze hardware accents that subtly pick up the warm golden-ochre splatters in the artwork.
• Keep surrounding soft furnishings in neutral, unpatterned weaves such as warm cream or soft stone grey to let the mural remain the primary visual focus.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper itself features deep mulberry purple, lavender, warm amber gold, and ochre, all balanced by a bright white background. For adjoining painted walls and surrounding surfaces, we suggest warm off-whites, soft greys, or muted stone tones that match the clean backdrop. If you prefer a richer, more moody atmosphere, pulling a deep aubergine, dark mulberry, or deep charcoal onto adjacent walls or painted woodwork creates a striking, cohesive backdrop that frames the golden elements.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and wall murals are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom production means you receive panels scaled to your space, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating.

Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our mural wallpapers offer an accessible, design-led way to transform your interior.