Wallpaper - A Coruña Spain Skyline Purple & Gold

Designed by Michael Tompsett, this architectural skyline wallpaper captures the coastal Galician city of A Coruña through expressive watercolor-style splatters and ink-like silhouettes. The composition anchors landmark towers and historical facades in rich shades of dark mulberry purple and warm golden ochre against a clean, open white background. What we particularly like is how the horizontal city profile balances crisp architectural shapes with loose, organic splashes along the lower edge. Made-to-measure and PVC-free, our wallpapers feature a subtle paper structure that complements detailed illustration work while remaining straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because the skyline runs horizontally across the lower and middle ground with ample white space above, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a living room or a dedicated home office. In a living room, placing this design behind a low-profile sofa lets the full silhouette stretch across the wall without taller architectural elements getting lost. For a home office or study, positioning the cityscape along the main desk wall introduces an artistic, worldly focus that feels structured yet creative. The strong contrast between the dark mulberry tones and the light backdrop keeps the visual weight balanced across wider walls, ensuring the room remains open and airy.

Styling it

To let the dynamic skyline remain the focal point, we would pair this mural with furniture that features clean, modern lines. Contemporary pieces in matte black metal or warm dark wood echo the deep ink silhouettes and grounded tones of the cityscape. When selecting textiles and accent pieces, bringing in touches of amber, brass, or muted ochre ties into the warm highlights of the buildings without cluttering the visual field. Keeping surrounding decor relatively restrained helps highlight the expressive watercolor splatters and fine architectural details.

Colour combinations

The design itself centers on deep dark mulberry purple and radiant gold-ochre set against a crisp white ground. When choosing colours for adjacent walls, trim, or large furniture, we suggest looking to warm off-whites or soft creams to extend the lightness of the background naturally. For a richer, more grounded look, a deep plum, aubergine, or charcoal on adjoining surfaces creates an intimate, sophisticated contrast. Accents in muted ochre, mustard, or brushed bronze also pick up on the glowing tones scattered across the illustrated buildings.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper during decorating. Every wall mural is PVC-free and printed on paper with a subtle physical structure designed to be straightforward to hang. We offer wallpaper options suited to different homes, needs, and living situations, whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.